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October 10, 2008  RSS feed
In search of a great pumpkin
Westborough - Kindergartners Lucy Ladoux and Cole Anderson visit Tougas Farm in Northborough last week on an apple-picking field trip taken by Fales Elementary School students. Children were able to take home a bag of apples and a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. More...
Psychologist reaches out to new parents
By Kate Daly Contributing Writer

Westborough - What changes when a woman becomes a mother? Everything, according to clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Galliard Smook of Shrewsbury. And yet, that significant time of transition has largely been ignored by psychological experts, she said. More...

Little chefs create seasonal treats

Hudson - Maggie O'Brien, 5, learns how to peel, slice and core an apple simultaneously during the Sept. 25 meeting of Little Chefs, a preschool enrichment program offered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest at the Argeo R. Cellucci Clubhouse. Instructor Steve Walsh taught the youngsters how to create apple crisp, applesauce and apple smoothies. More...

 Westborough
• article has image Jewish Women's Circle holds first event
Westborough - The first session of the Jewish Women's Circle included 20 women gathered to perfect the art of Challah baking just in time for the high holidays. Kosher cateress Tami Witkes presented a talk about the history of Challah and its significance, and then the women got busy - making and braiding Challah. More...
• article has image ALS walk raises highest total ever
• Director of John Adams collection to speak to Woman's Club
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 Northborough
• article has image White Cliff s to host Masquerade Ball' fund-raiser
Northborough - A Masquerade Ball will be held Saturday Nov. 8 from 7 to 11 p.m. at White Cliff s in Northborough. The event will include dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets are $80 per person and $160 per couple. A table of 10 can be reserved for $800. Please make reservations by Friday Oct. 10. More...
• article has image Couple celebrates 60th anniversary
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 Shrewsbury
• Planning Board questions hotel proposal
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Planning Board is just one month away from making a decision about the proposed Value Place Hotel, more than a year after the initial plan was presented. More...
• article has image Library to bring town together for record-breaking 'read'
• Beetle Regulation area expanded
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 Southborough
• Southborough Heritage Day events planned
Southborough - Southborough's Heritage Day Celebration will be held Sunday Oct. 12 and Monday Oct. 13. The events kick off Sunday at noon with the Annual Heritage Day Road Race. Registrations will be taken Sunday morning beginning at 10 a.m. at the Town House. More...
• Southborough Cultural Arts Council seeks funding proposals
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 Marlborough
• article has image Mueng Thai Restaurant
For authentic and delicious Thai food
Marlborough - Who knew that a few little green strands atop a plate spelled the difference between authentic, careful Thai cooking and run-of-the mill food? I didn't, but I invited a friend to lunch who knows that and more about Thai food. The little green strands were fresh kaffi r leaves , sh e tol d me. More...
• Heritage Festival Art Contest winners selected
• article has image Local scout reaches Eagle rank
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 Hudson
• article has image Flock of flamingos helps local family
Hudson - Don't be fooled by Erin Roderick's small frame. Despite her size, this 4-year-old's courage is nothing short of gigantic. At 10 months old, Erin was diagnosed with a brain tumor called Ependymoma and has endured three surgeries to remove the tumor, radiation treatments and numerous chemotherapies. More...
• Hudson to hold session about Question 1
• Scouting for Food Drive to be held in Hudson
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 Region
• article has image DMR employees recognized for years of service
Region - The Central/West Region of the Department of Mental Retardation (DMR) held its annual recognition event in Palmer Sept. 9. Regional Director Teresa O'Hare (left) presented years of service awards to DMR staff. More...
• Knights of Columbus off er entertainment books
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 Viewpoint
• OAR thanks volunteers
To the Editor: Thanks to beautiful weather and strong commu - nity support, OAR's 22nd Annual Assabet River Cleanup was an outstanding success! High water from Tropical Storm Hannah limited in-river activity, but over 130 volunteers still managed to haul tires, bicycles, paint cans, TVs, toilets, and "even the kitchen sink! More...
• Organizer of discussion group off ers thanks
• Letters
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 Schools
• article has image Social worker enjoys overseeing success
Shrewsbury - Maurice Boisvert opened his work e-mail one Monday morning and read a message from a buyer at a large local company. The buyer was writing to thank him for help she received years ago as a teenage client of Youth Opportunities Upheld Inc. (YOU). More...
• article has image Eagle Project enhances Outdoor Classroom
• PIN lunch system to be implemented
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 Sports
• Despite personnel losses, field hockey team off to successful start
Westborough - While there's no evidence to suggest that Westborough coach Colleen Debish can complete the New York Times Sunday Crossword Puzzle in mere minutes or that she's adept at solving Rubik's Cube, when it comes to field hockey puzzles, the longtime coach is considered an aficionado. More...
• article has image On the run
• Volleyball team presents coach with 700th career win
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 Homes
• article has image Are You on the Fence? It's Time to Jump Off !
The climate seems to be changing - literally and figuratively: this past Sunday I did two Open Houses. In the recent past I've averaged anywhere from two to five visitors yet this past Sunday I had one property with 10 visitors and the other had 13 visitors. More...
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 Obituaries
• Anna M. DeRosa, 92
Shrewsbury - Anna M. (Heeney) DeRosa, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday Sept. 30, 2008 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. She leaves her daughter and son-inlaw, Patricia and Frank Viscardi, and her daughter-in-law, Johanne Durkin. More...
• John J. Manning, 55
• Edwin D. Clark, 91
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