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August 24th, 2007
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How does your garden grow?
Shrewsbury - Colin Wright, 8, of Shrewsbury rides his tractor to tend to his garden. His grandfather removed the blades from a riding mower so that Colin could safely drive it around his yard. The garden includes vegetables, flowers and pumpkins, which he waters using rainwater from his own "wate... More...
Assabet Valley Mastersingers seeking new voices

Region - For the past 30 years, the Assabet Valley Mastersingers (AVM) has entertained audiences in central Massachusetts. The 75-member group, which performs classical choral music, is seeking new voices for their upcoming season. Their first concerts will be held in November. More...

ConCom at odds with EMC over wetlands crossing

Westborough - EMC met with the Conservation Commission (ConCom) Aug. 14 about the company's plan to obtain a permit to build a 445-acre business park development on the Westborough- Southborough line. More...


Selectmen amend snow removal bylaw

Northborough - At the recommendation of Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Kara Buzanoski, the selectmen have amended a town bylaw regarding mailboxes damaged during snow removal. At its Aug. More...


Bay State park needs donations for full amenities

Westborough - Two years ago, the Bay State Park Committee (BSPC) came up with a list of items it wanted for the twoacre public park that will be built in front of Bay State Commons. Those items included a gazebo, a tot lot, game tables and a fountain. More...


Selectmen continue 40B deliberations

Shrewsbury - When tested on 18 diff erent criteria, the proposed Fairfield mixed-use 40B development outscores AvalonBay's residential proposal 2-to-1, according to some town officials. In a presentation before the Board of Selectmen Aug. More...


Pitching in

Marlborough - (l to r) Nicole Kallio with her two children, Rebecca and James, are among the avid hikers at the "Grove" who wanted to volunteered there the morning of Aug. 18 to help the clean-up efforts. More...


 Westborough
•Going fishing
Westborough - Kayla Brewer, 6, is ready to catch water creatures with her net Aug. 15 at Lake Chauncy Beach in Westborough. More...
•Bay State Commons work on Brigham Street delayed
•Decision to join state insurance pool won't be easy
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 Northborough
•'Taste of Northborough,' a tasty way to help the Food Pantry
Northborough - Sample the tastiest treats area restaurants and caterers have to off er and help the Northborough Food Pantry in the process. That's the win-win proposition that will face Applefest patrons who stop by Melican Middle School between 4 and 6 p.m. Saturday Sept. More...
•Surprise landing
•Fire chief has issues regarding AvalonBay fire safety plan
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 Shrewsbury
•Selectmen re-advertise sale of Edgemere Diner
Shrewsbury - In an eff ort to locate a buyer for the Edgemere Diner and a tenant for the 20,000-square-foot lot it's located on at 51 Hartford Turnpike (Route 20), the Board of Selectmen recently reduced by half, to $1,000, the amount of the monthly lease payment it would be seeking from a prosp... More...
•Gordon appointed to the MRA board
•Historical Society to host Cemetery Walk
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 Southborough
•Library hosts 'Mr. DJ's Ultimate Kids' Party'
Southborough - Delaney Cosentino, 3, of Southborough, plays the inflatable guitar her big sister won at "Mr. DJ's Ultimate Kids' Party" Aug. 15 at the Southborough Library. The free party included singing, dancing, games, prizes and ice cream. More...
•A summertime treat
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 Marlborough
•Proceeds from 'Dancing with Celebrities' to fund healing garden
Marlborough - It is time for residents to polish their dancing shoes because the Marlborough Junior Woman's Club (MJWC) is preparing for their second annual "Dancing with Celebrities: Marlborough Style." This year's event will be held Saturday Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel in Ma... More...
•Chamber of Commerce holds beach party
•More than 60 people attend Grove clean-up
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 Hudson
•Magic comes to Hudson Public Library
Hudson - Madison Boudreau, 6, assists magician Ed Poielarczyk during a magic show Aug. 15 at the Hudson Public Library. Ed Poielarczyk's Magical Moments had a full house of children and parents in laughter as he dazzled the children with his balloon sculpting and his magic tricks. More...
•Gospel singers visit First Methodist
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 Region
•Polito holds golf tournament to raise funds for charity
Region - (l to r) Dave Dionne, the Pleasant Valley Club golf professional, and State Rep. Karyn E. Polito, R-Shrewsbury, greet each other at the first tee prior to the start of the Karyn Polito Charity Golf Tournament, held Aug. 13 at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. More...
•Family outings: Garden in the Woods
•Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival to be held Sept. 28-30
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 Viewpoint
•Welcome, neighbor?
Westborough/Southborough - One of the region's most powerful corporations, EMC, has generally been viewed as a friendly neighbor, but the data storage giant has been ruffling some feathers of late as it works to obtain permits for a 445-acre business park on the Westborough-Southborough line. More...
•Report from Iraq: Patrol looks for al Qaeda
•Thanks go to sponsors of Youth Golf Tournament
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 Schools
•School district's central offices are on the move
Northborough/Southborough - The school department is finally going back to school. After years in their home away from home - an office park building at 44 Bearfoot Road in Northborough - administrators of the Northborough and Southborough public school systems, as well as the Algonquin Regi... More...
•Potter makes dean's list
•Wolfe achieves dean's list
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 Police Log
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The information in the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and a sampling of police activity from August 7 to August 19, 2007. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. More...
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 Sports
•Job well done
Region - Here's wishing Brian Callaghan the best as he moves from Westborough High's athletic director (AD) position to one as an assistant principal at the school. Callaghan has been Westborough's AD for seven years and, in that time, established himself as one of the most influential in Central... More...
•Local Sports Roundup
•Making the save
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 Calendar
•Community Calendar
24 Friday Deadline to register for an Ice Cream Social at Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr. Event to be held Aug. 28. Cost: $2. Reservations are required. Call (508) 393-5035 for info, to register. More...
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 Business
•New Early Bird specials in September
Dino of Dino's Trattoria invites everyone to stop by for the new Early Bird specials beginning the first week in September. Starting at 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, diners can enjoy their favorite Italian dishes, as well as freshly prepared fish entrées, in a wonderful atmosp... More...
•Divine Kitchens holds seminar
•Rising Star Program at Profilo
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 Homes
•Making sense of the mortgage mess
It seems that not a day goes by that we don't hear news report after news report about the so-called "sub-prime" market, and how it is aff ecting the overall economic conditions across the country. Talk of predatory lending abounds and the state government is seeking to pass legislation to stop fo... More...
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 Obituaries
•M. Jean Crawford, 85
Shrewsbury - M. Jean Crawford, 85, died at her home Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. She leaves her husband of 67 years, Laureston Crawford; her daughter, Jacquelyn Blair; her grandsons, Robert Solomita, Paul Wilson and Daniel Blair, serving in the U.S. Air Force; her great-granddaughters, Marie Solomita, ... More...
•Carolyn Peterson, 45
•Alice K. Bowman, 85
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