MARLBOROUGH – Elliot Cosco of Marlborough, a senior at Assabet Valley Regional High School, is headed to Salle des Princes in Monaco to attend the Junk Kouture Fashion World Finals.
Originally scheduled for London, the competition was changed to this location on the French Riviera.
A member of Assabet’s Fashion Club, Elliot created a design, “The Egoist,” which was entered in the Junk Kouture New York competition and qualified for the Junk Kouture World Finals.
Junk Kouture challenges young people, aged 13 – 18, to design, upcycle and create high-end couture from recycled materials.
Cosco will compete with students from London, Dublin, Abu Dhabi, New York, Milan and Paris. “The Egoist” design features a galaxy of planets made from CDs that surround the model, a space helmet, and a bountiful skirt that represents the infinite galactic universe.
MAYOR Christian Dumais was an honored guest at the Feb. 8 meeting of the Rotary Club of Marlborough. Addressing Rotarians, he showcased his busy first 30 days as Mayor in the City and answered questions from members. Topics he discussed included schools, his redesigned website, a dog park, the “boardwalk,” and more.
“Marlborough has so much to offer,” stated Dumais.
The Mayor also announced his first “Chat & Chew with Mayor Christian” event on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. at the Marlborough Senior Center at 40 New St. This event will give Marlborough senior citizens the opportunity to share their concerns and ideas with the Mayor while enjoying a free breakfast. In an effort to bring different portions of the community together, Mayor Christian has asked several non-profit community groups to sponsor the event. This month, it is the Marlborough Lions Club that donated the food and will be cooking and serving.
Seniors can sign up for both the event, and a ride to the event, by Feb. 20, by calling 508-485-6492.
THE MARLBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1959 is planning a 65-year reunion on the afternoon of Oct. 9 at the Marlborough Country Club. They are trying to get in touch with several of their classmates. They are:
Sue Carter
William Fiske
Steve Gaucher
Lois Leonard Gray
Irene Marie Fournier
If anyone knows how to reach any of those listed or other class members could they please call Mary Lou at 508-485-6759 or Tish at 508-485-8855. “We really would like to reach as many of our classmates as possible,” said Mary Lou, “so if you know someone even if they are not on the list, please call us so we can get in touch with them.”
WHEN it snows, and you want to go sledding, the City of Marlborough has several parks that are great for sledding including Ward Park, Ghiloni Park and Jericho Hill.
CONGRATULATIONS to Marlborough High School student Thalia. After winning the Massachusetts Lions Youth Speech Competition at the Marlborough Lions Club level, she went on to become the Runner Up in the Zone level of the competition on Jan. 6 in Framingham. Many members of the local Lions Club were on hand to cheer her on, and it was interesting and enlightening to hear Thalia and three other high school students from our area speak on the topic, “With Which Historical Figure Would You Most Like to Speak?”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Feb. 16 – Robin Bastien
Feb. 17 – Denise Ryan
Feb. 18 – Gail Cappadona
Feb. 19 – President’s Day
Feb. 20 – Tessa Kinney
Feb. 21 – Rick Bennett
Feb. 28 – Barbara Stacy, Joan Simoneau and Bob Durand
Feb. 29 – Leap Year celebrants Linda Ossing, Diane Burke, Steve LeDuc and Delma Josephson
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Feb. 18 – Bonnie and John Doolin
Feb. 26 – Fred and LeeAnn Brewitt
