MARLBOROUGH – Students at Kane School recently welcomed a delightful community reader to Tania Benedetto’s class. The students were thrilled when Joanna Rowe arrived with her furry dog friend, Stanley, from the Boston Abilities Center. It was a heartwarming surprise for everyone.
IN 1889, in the home of one of Marlborough’s most prominent families, the dream of Marlborough Hospital was born. From 1890-1894, the hospital opened and unfortunately closed due to funding issues. But the community rallied and after nearly 10 years, Marlborough Hospital opened for good.
ELLIOT COSCO of Marlborough, a senior at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, along with chaperone Deborah Harper, fashion club advisor, spent February vacation by attending the Junk Kouture Fashion World Finals in Monaco on the French Riviera. They represented the United States in the competition with Elliot’s entry, Egoist.
“Although we did not return a world winner, the experience of traveling to such an exquisite location and taking the stage with so many students from around the world, left us with lasting memories of a fantastic accomplishment,” said Deb Harper, Assabet teacher.
CONGRATULATIONS go to the Marlborough High School Jazz Ensemble for earning a Silver Medal at the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education Central II District Senior Festival Division 1 2024.
MAYOR Christian Dumais and Marlborough Public Library Director Sara Belisle recently accepted a $350,000 check on behalf of the city from the Marlborough Public Library Foundation. The check was presented by Deborah Russ, president of the Marlborough Public Library Foundation and Nena Bloomquist, Capital Campaign chairman. This donation is the fourth allocation of the foundation’s financial commitment supporting the library renovation project. Mayor Christian would like to sincerely thank the members of the foundation for their efforts, as well as all of the donors who made it possible.
MARCH is celebrated as “Music In Our Schools Month,” and at Goodnow School, kindergartners showcased their creativity by crafting their own instruments in honor of the occasion. Special thanks to Ms. Julie McGrath for inspiring these budding musical talents.
THE RED SOX 53-foot truck headed to Spring Training in Fort Myers had on board: 20,000 baseballs, 1,100 bats, 200 batting gloves, 200 batting helmets, 160 white game jerseys, 300 pairs of pants, 400 t-shirts, 400 pairs of socks, 20 cases of bubble gum and 60 cases of sunflower seeds.
MARLBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL’S Business Professionals of America club aced the State Leadership Conference. From Feb. 26 to March 3, the students showcased their skills in academic competitions, workshops and judged events. Special shout-out to the dedicated BPA advisor Ms. Jayne Haley for her commitment to the team and ongoing support and guidance.
“MEET JOHN ADAMS – A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America’s Second President” will be presented by the Marlborough Historical Society and the Marlborough Public Library, on Tuesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m., at the Marlborough Public Library, 35 West Main St. George Baker, dressed in character, will portray President John Adams. He will talk about his life, including his wife Abigail. His views of history and society will be presented in a humorous and inspiring performance. Baker practices law in Connecticut.
Everyone is invited to this free event.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
March 14 – John DeFalco and Bob Bird
March 15 – Tina Adamson
March 16 – LeeAnn Brewitt, Arthur Vigeant, Olivia Taralli and John Dunbar
March 17 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day
March 17 – Donna Christo
March 18 – Max Wills, Sarah Duquette and Kyle Gilchrest
March 23 – Ellen Dolan and Ashley Bonina
March 25 – Marcia Cross and Peter Nott
March 27 – Susan Alatalo
March 28 – Janet Dunbar, Todd Beauchemin and Judy Bosworth
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
March 17 – Jenn and Casey-Lee Bastien
