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Organizer's goal is for women to express themselves By Ken Powers Contributing Writer Shrewsbury - Rockie Blunt Jr.'s inspiration for the creative writing seminar he will host Tuesday July 10 from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Shrewsbury Public Library came to him in the summer of 1948. More ... Northborough archer wins national tournaments Northborough - Cameron Hume, 12, won two national archery tournaments in March, setting a national record. Hume uses a recurve bow, and is in the Bowman class for 12 years and under. Both tournaments took place the weekend of March 2 to 4. More ...
Westborough - Sponsored by the Westborough Community Land Trust, multigenerational teams labeled storm drains in downtown Westborough with a message reminding people not to dump anything down storm drains. Pollutants such as pet waste, motor oil, paint, litter and leaves enter waterways directly... More ... Town assessor has close call with rabies By Catie Foertsch Community Reporter Westborough - Town Assessor Linda Swadel recently had a very close call with rabies because of her fondness for a neighborhood cat that turned out to have the disease. Thanks to a couple of lucky events, she received the vaccine in time and will not develop rabies, which is always fatal once sym... More ...
Collective eff ort yields large sum for research By Lori Berkey Contributing Writer Shrewsbury - Ten years ago, when Shrewsbury resident Dawn King was pregnant with twins, she found out that one of the babies would be born with a complex heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Ben came into the world with a left ventricle that was like a deflated balloon, Dawn sai... More ...
Westborough - Grace Cheng, 8, came in first in her age group for piano at the Massachusetts Music Teachers Association's 39th Annual Bay State Contest. Held at Fitchburg State College May 12, the contest included more than 200 music students from across the state. She competed in the group 11b ... More ...
By Catie Foertsch Community Reporter Westborough - The Board of Selectmen and the Massachusetts House of Representatives presented proclamations and citations to retiring Finance Committee (FinCom) members Polly Howard and J.J. Malone June 12, to recognize their many years of service to the town. More ... Local churches to participate in handbell concert By Ken Powers Contributing Writer Westborough - Lots of bells will be ringing in Kingston, R.I., Sunday July 1 and some of those bells will be rung by members of two local churches. Both the Evangelical Congregational Church and United Methodist Church are sending ringers to the Area 1 Bi-Annual Conference Festival of the Amer... More ...
Northborough - (in center, l to r) Owners Brian James and Peter Drake (holding scissors) and chef Joseph Occhipinti celebrate the grand opening of Lazio Italian Grille and Bar with a recent ribboncutting ceremony that brought together town officials, local politicians, Chamber of Commerce members a... More ... Family outings Higgins Armory Museum By Carol Anne Geary Contributing Writer Region - The celebration at Higgins Armory Museum was called "King for a Day" and fathers and grandfathers gained free admission to the museum, making it a great day to visit one of our favorite museums in the area. My children always want to visit the Great Hall first, with its amazing collect... More ... Schedule announced for Dean Park fountains Shrewsbury - The fountains at Dean Park will run this summer on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 9:45 p.m. Music to accompany the fountains can be heard on 91.7 FM on car and portable radios. The colored lights can be seen from 9 to 9:45 p.m. More ...
Co-Founder of Spectrum Health Systems recognized for contributions Region - Charles Faris, cofounder of Spectrum Health Systems, received the Nathaniel Hakim Askia Award, sponsored by the National Library of Addictions, in June. Dr. P.S. More ...
Shrewsbury - The Fabbri family of Maryfrances and Gregg, and their children Gail, 9, Grant, 6, and Grady, 5, prepare to leave Spring Street School for a bike ride home on the last day of school, June 14. The family has had a tradition since pre-school of riding their bikes home on the last day of sc... More ... Christopher Moraal wins state Short Story Contest Westborough - Christopher Moraal of Westborough won the statewide Short Story Contest for high school students, the Westborough Woman's Club announced. Moraal is a 2007 graduate of Westborough High School, and will attend Emmanuel College this fall. More ...
Shrewsbury - (l to r) Spring Street School Principal Jane Lizotte, retiring teachers Marcia Smith, Tim Hickey, and Peigi Ballard, and State Rep. Karyn E. Polito, R-Shrewsbury, enjoy an 5.50%* open house hosted by the school's Parent Teacher Organization June 7. More ...
Shrewsbury - Ashley Desmarias, a student in Linda Lepiesza's first-grade class at the Paton School, gets up close to the bees in the observation hive. The bees and beekeeper Barbara McPhee visited the school recently to show students the different functions bees carry out in the hive. McPhee also t... More ... Council reports successes to School Committee By Catie Foertsch Community Reporter Westborough - Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC) President Gayle Harrold went to the School Committee June 20 to present a report on the organization's accomplishments during 2007 and its goals for 2008. More ... Foreign Language Study Committee needs volunteers By Catie Foertsch Community Reporter Westborough - The School Department is looking for three parents and two students who are willing to serve on its Foreign Language Study Committee (FLSC), which will begin meeting in September. Those interested should contact Superintendent Anne Towle at 508-836-7700. More ...
Marlborough - Cooling off on a warm morning June 19, Conor and his mother, Terri Taylor, have fun in the "Mommy and Me" swimming program at Memorial Beach on Fort Meadow Reservoir. Sign-up for this summer's six one-week sessions is through Marlborough's Recreation Department. More ...
By Doug Grindle Community Reporter Marlborough - Although the City Council voted June 25 against a bond request to fund an upgrade the westerly wastewater treatment plant, the city of Marlborough still must gear up for major changes at its wastewater treatment plants. More ... Grace Lyons to be Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal Marlborough - Grace Lyons will be Grand Marshal of Marlborough's 56th Annual Labor Day Parade when it steps off at noon Monday Sept. 3. "Gracie," as she is known in the community, is a long time advocate and supporter of the performing arts in the Metrowest area, Parade Director George Whapham ... More ... Vocal, handbell music to be featured at concert Hudson - On Friday June 29, the Sounds of the Risen Son Youth Choir, visiting from First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, California, will present a concert of vocal and handbell music at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Hudson. More ...
Hudson - At the June 19 Tap Dancing Workshop at Hudson High School, instructor and choreographer Stacey Kadesch leads an enthusiastic group, age 6 to adult, to help prepare them for auditions for the upcoming Arts Alliance presentation of "Thoroughly Modern Millie." More ... Hudson Library to host writers group Hudson - The Hudson Public Library plans to host a newly formed writers group beginning in August. Tiana Gorham, Hudson resident and writer, will act as group facilitator. The writers group will meet the first Wednesday of every month in the Tavares Room in the library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. More ...
By Lori Berkey Contributing Writer Collective effort yields large sum for research Shrewsbury - Ten years ago, when Shrewsbury resident Dawn King was pregnant with twins, she found out that one of the babies would be born with a complex heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome. More ...
Hudson - The crowd at the wine- and beer-tasting fund-raiser at the Hudson Elks June 23 include (l to r) Robin Frank, Charlie Bacon and Aline Madden. Proceeds from the event go toward the annual scholarship fund that this year awarded $51,400 to local graduates attending college in the fall. Bacon,... More ...
By Angela Greiner Contributing Writer Hudson - The sound of the tympani echoed through the auditorium as four generations of the Yesue family gathered for a concert to celebrate the memory of Alfredo N. Yesue. The River's Edge Community Band, River's Edge Chorale and the Pro Musica Youth Chorus kicked off the Summer Wood Park series... More ... |
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