Contact UsSubscribeArchive Get News Updates RSS RSS Feed
General
Homes & More
Health & Beauty
Services
Dining
Shopping
Classifieds
Camp Guide
Home & Garden
September 21st, 2007
Search Archives: 

Applefest fun
Northborough - Lauren Hardman, 5, of Westborough, tries her hand at driving a fire truck under the watchful eye of Northborough Firefighter Chris Blanchette Sept. 16 at the Street Fair during the townwide Applefest celebration. See additional Applefest photos on page 12. PHOTO/MARY PRITCHARD More...
Local Boy Scouts tackle Philmont Ranch

Northborough - It's unusual when anything that's billed as an end-all actually ends up being the end-all intended, but for a group of 15 Boy Scouts and leaders from Troop 101 of Northborough, last month's trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, N.M., was exactly that. More...

Football season pits Assabet Valley versus Hudson

Marlborough/Hudson - Assabet Valley Regional's offensive lineman Wes Ash opens a hole for quarterback Dan Mahoney to score the Aztecs' only touchdown in a junior varsity football loss, 22-6, to Hudson. More...


Selectmen discuss warrant for Oct. 22 Town Meeting

Westborough - At their Sept. 11 meeting, the selectmen took a look at the draft warrant for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting and asked Town Coordinator Henry Danis to bring more information to their next meeting Tuesday Sept. More...


Verizon planning to provide service to Northborough

Northborough - The on-again, off -again eff orts by Verizon and the town of Northborough to have the multimedia conglomerate provide cable television service to the town appear to be on again. Kathy Dalgliesh, cable TV access director for the town, told the Board of Selectmen at its Sept. More...


Political blog launches in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury resident Mark Adler has been involved in local politics in recent years, and has started putting his opinions online for all to read. "ShrewsBuried," Adler's politically charged newsletter, officially launched Sept. 4. More...


The young honor, although they don't remember

Shrewsbury - Dozens of students lit candles, made speeches and quietly honored the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks during a candlelight vigil on the Town Common last week. More...


 Westborough
•'Veteran's Corner' returns to Westborough cable
Westborough - While the return of "Veteran's Corner" hasn't set the Nielsen ratings - the national barometer of a television show's viewership - afire, folks tuning in to the Westborough TV production seem to be enjoying its revival. More...
•Committee to study uses for West Main open space
•'Never Give Up' co-author comes to Tatnuck
>> Click here for all stories
 Northborough
•Northborough celebrates Applefest
Northborough - Right: Members of the Algonquin Jazz Combo (l to r) J.J. Deady, Kurt Schultz, Jack Corbett, Jon Durgin, Eric Taggart and Ben Tsai entertain guests as they dined during "A Taste of Northborough" event Sept. 16 at Melican Middle School. The event was part of the town-wide Applefest cele... More...
•Despite rain, Applefest Road Race a success
>> Click here for all stories
 Shrewsbury
•Residents unhappy with restrictions
Shrewsbury - Francis Gardens Residents Association (FGRA) President Judy Belsignore's job usually consists of making sure there are enough desserts at the annual Christmas dinner. More...
•Shrewsbury festival weekend to include parade Sept. 30
•A book a day
>> Click here for all stories
 Southborough
•Fay School plans improvements, expansion
Southborough - The Fay School unveiled to the town's Planning Board earlier this month an improvement and expansion plan that will include new buildings and changes to traffic flow. School representatives presented the first phase of Fay's 20-year master plan, but the Planning Board said it wan... More...
>> Click here for all stories
 Marlborough
•Alternative energy pioneer drives natural gas car
Marlborough - With ongoing concerns about global warming and gas prices yoyoing, many Americans are looking into alternative energy vehicles. Marlborough resident Mike Manning, the account executive for natural gas vehicles at KeySpan, has become known as a pioneer on the alternative energy fro... More...
•Resident John Noble named first Heritage Hero
•Raising financially responsible children
>> Click here for all stories
 Hudson
•Church to hold divorce workshop, support group
Hudson - The First United Methodist Church is hosting a 13-week divorce care workshop and support group for the community. The program begins Sunday Sept. 23 at 9:15 a.m. Both members and nonmembers of the church are welcome. More...
•Club holds Sept. 11 blood drive
•Shopping spree in Hudson
>> Click here for all stories
 Region
•Organizations prepare for 'International Day of Peace'
Region - Children and adults around the world will pause for a minute of silence Friday Sept. 21 as part of the day-long activities planned for the "International Day of Prayer and Peace." The United Nations (UN) General Assembly passed resolution 36/37 in 1981 declaring an International Day of ... More...
•State Rep. LeDuc announces office hours
>> Click here for all stories
 Viewpoint
•You better watch out, you better not cry
Southborough - Recently, the town has been levying fines on people who venture into the transfer station on Cordaville Road without the required $100 sticker. Fines of $100 to $250 per violation have been assessed on town residents who don't have stickers with them and on out-of-towners who pick... More...
•Soldiers in mountainous province reach end of line
•Sen. Augustus to hold office hours
>> Click here for all stories
 Schools
•Shrewsbury High experiences 'Ultimate School Restyle'
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury High School (SHS) cafeteria celebrated a grand reopening of sorts on the first day of school Aug. 28. In an effort to promote healthy eating, support the local wellness policy, and help fight childhood obesity, the school participated in a "school health makeover," re... More...
•Students take a Bahamas break
•MCAS results show overall improvement
>> Click here for all stories
 Police Log
•police log
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 September 4 to September 16, 2007. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. More...
>> Click here for all stories
 Sports
•Friday night's for winning
Region - It's been many seasons since we had a local Friday football night as we did last week (Sept. 14). It doesn't get much better for area football fans as teams posted 5-0 marks putting some programs into rarified air. With wins by Hudson Catholic and St. John's in Saturday games, only a co... More...
•Weekly sports roundup
•A battle for possession
>> Click here for all stories
 Business
•Wine, beer tasting event postponed
Shrewsbury - The Wine and Beer Tasting sponsored by the Rotary Club of Shrewsbury and scheduled for Saturday Sept. 29 at the Spirit of Shrewsbury has been postponed. The wine tasting was to take place at Wagner BMW at 752 Boston Turnpike from 6:30 to 9 p.m. as part of the annual Spirit of Shrew... More...
•Flower show features Westborough's history
•Gastonart and Frame
>> Click here for all stories
 Homes
•Contradictory news suggests housing bottom may be in view
T he National Association of Realtors (NAR) says existing home sales the economy down, but were below a year ago in most consumers believe most states, but home price the economy is still in "fair" trends continue to improve. More...
•Realty Direct grand opening scheduled
>> Click here for all stories
 Obituaries
•James F. Pazzanese, 84
Marlborough - James F. Pazzanese, 84, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at Mass General Hospital in Boston after an illness. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Mary (Amadio) Pazzanese; his children, James Pazzanese, Edward Pazzanese, John Pazzanese, Ann Grant, Kath... More...
•Evelyn F. McKinley
•Bertha T. Carey, 90
>> Click here for all stories