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February 8th, 2008
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Taking a break
Westborough - Twins Maddy and Abby Chuma, 10, and their brother Jack, 11, of Westborough take a break from sledding and snowboarding at Westborough Country Club Jan. 27. More...
Plunging Pirates get set for frigid fund-raiser

Region - Five years ago Special Olympics athlete Colin Davidson of Northborough was a one-man team on a roster of squads who plunged into the frigid waters of Nantasket Beach in Hull for the Special Olympics Massachusetts annual winter Passion Plunge fund-raiser. More...

Mayor supports 'Heart Month'

Marlborough - Marlborough Mayor Nancy E. Stevens presents a "Go Red for Women" proclamation to Maura Navin Webster, the American Heart Association Central Mass. Division senior communications director, at City Hall Feb. 1. More...


Marlborough woman brings spirit of Christmas to life

Marlborough - The spirit of Christmas has taken many forms over the years but possibly never so clearly as illustrated by Sherry Bouff ard this past holiday season. "Everyone loves getting gifts on Christmas, but the true meaning of the season is in the reward of giving," Sherry said. More...


EMC development appeal denied

Westborough - The town's decision to deny EMC Corporation's plans to build an office park on 445 acres of land that stretches between Westborough and Southborough was upheld recently by the state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). More...


Finance Committee holds first budget hearing

Shrewsbury - The Finance Committee began budget hearings with town department heads Feb. 2. Committee members had said on past occasions that mandatory increases in school funding would mean tough cuts would have to be made from the mu- More...


 Westborough
•Democratic party chair to speak in Westborough
Westborough - John Walsh, chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, will be the guest speaker at a Democratic regional meeting in Westborough. The meeting will be held Tuesday Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Room at Tatnuck Booksellers at 8 Lyman St. in Westborough. More...
•'House Lust' comes to Tatnuck
•Local programming still not available on Verizon cable
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 Northborough
•Packs 55, 58 hold annual Pinewood Derby
Northborough - Winners of the Northborough Scout Packs 55 and 58 Pinewood Derby, (l to r) Brendan Forde (second place), Nico Embree (first place) and Sean Boullianne (third place) show off their trophies after the derby Jan. 19 at Melican Middle School. More...
•Stop & Shop plan approved without traffic improvements
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 Shrewsbury
•On the ski slope
Shrewsbury - Amy Baker and her daughters Megan, 11, and Sarah, 8, of Boylston finish a run Jan. 21 on the freshly groomed slopes of Ski Ward. More...
•Town officials question equity of funding formula
•Library hosts tax help sessions
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 Southborough
•Transition for Southborough Arts Center nearly complete
Southborough - With a little bit of luck, which is something that's been sorely missed the last 14 months, the transition period for the Southborough Arts Center will come to a conclusion later this month. "We're getting there," interim Arts Center Director Emily van Nort said. "It's been a long... More...
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 Marlborough
•McGann placed on administrative leave
Marlborough - The end of Barbara McGann's role as superintendent of schools for the Marlborough School District came Feb. 4, as the district placed McGann on administrative leave for the remainder of the time before her resignation takes eff ect. The move came after McGann sent an open letter to ... More...
•Mourning, recovery continues in Marlborough
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 Hudson
•Library holds 'Family Crafts Drop-In' events
Hudson - (l to r) Matthew Chaves, 5, Michael Droogan Jr., 6, Morgan Droogan, 8, and Celina Chaves, 6, paint birdhouses during the first-ever Family Crafts Drop-In Jan. 28 at the Hudson Public Library. For more information about the program, which is held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m... More...
•Hudson looking for summer workers
•Preschoolers show support
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 Region
•Correction
The article "Social Action Committee supports local, international projects" in the Feb. 1 edition about the Westborough Congregation B'Nai Shalom incorrectly identified the location of Worcester's sister city, Afula. Afula is in Israel. More...
•Bank hosts February exhibit of student, teacher artwork
•Girls to learn more about math, science careers
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 Viewpoint
•For Shrewsbury... Card was a great deal
Shrewsbury - In his 60 years as a Shrewsbury resident, Selectman Bruce Card has served the town with distinction as both a member of the Fire Department and in local politics. Starting out as a call firefighter, Card became a full-time firefighter in 1956, serving as fire captain for 20 years and ... More...
•Letters
•The true spirit of giving
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 Schools
•Teacher leads bodily exercises to increase mental strength
Southborough - Exercise isn't just for keeping physically fit anymore. Research shows that exercise can help to increase brain function and memory while decreasing stress levels in children, and Jennie Bogaert is making sure that the students at Woodward Elementary School in Southborough are gett... More...
•Holocaust survivor visits Melican Middle School
•Ready for the ball
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 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 January 22, 2008 to February 3, 2008. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. More...
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 Sports
•Algonquin's revolving doors
Region - It is a process that has become almost routine at Algonquin Regional High School. And that's not a good thing. One football coach is out, and an interview process starts for a new hire. More...
•Local sports roundup
•Westborough indoor track team enjoys successful season
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 Business
•Southborough Jewelers
Southborough - "The best thing that has happened to us this past year is the diamond line we are carrying called 'Hearts on Fire,'" Southborough Jewelers owner Jamie Peghiny said. "It's the 'World's Most Perfectly Cut Diamond.' We have loose diamonds as well as those that are set into rings, neck... More...
•Business Briefs
•Roche Bros. raises $7,500 for WHS
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 Homes
•Making taxes less taxing… Organize!
With the long, cold days of January behind us, it's not too soon to start preparing for tax season. Although preparing your tax return yourself can save you money (but will not save you time!), in the short term, using a tax professional will cost you money, but you can likely recover the cost wi... More...
•Andrade joins Weichert, Realtors - Ernie Houde Associates
•Keating earns national designation
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 Obituaries
•Mary A. Harrington, 92
Westborough - Mary A. Harrington, 92, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Daniel F. Harrington. She leaves her daughter, Mary Harrington; her sons, Paul Harrington, Daniel Harrington and Kevin Harrington; 10 grandchil... More...
•Albert Jacques, 65
•Mary Flanders, 80
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