Thursday, September 4, 2008

Free programs for Southborough families

September 4, 2008 08:30:00 PM

The Assabet Valley Area Family Network provides free family activities, education and support to all families with children age pre-birth to 5 years of age, who live in the Massachusetts towns of Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Southborough, Westborough Boylston, and Berlin. New program have been announced for the fall. Registration is via a lottery system and

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Chief Webber undergoing treatment

September 4, 2008 08:00:00 PM

From the Southborough Police Department website: “Our Police Chief, Bill Webber, is currently going through chemo therapy and radiation treatments for pancreatic cancer. Please keep the Chief in your thoughts and prayers.” Update: Chief Webber lost his battle to cancer on Tuesday, November 11.

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Get your new dump stickers by 9/15

September 4, 2008 07:53:00 PM

Don’t forget to get your new (blue) dump stickers by 9/15. You can purchase them online at the Treasurer Office website or in person at the DPW office.

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Fitness boot camp

September 4, 2008 07:44:00 PM

If you’re looking to shed a few pounds this fall, consider the Fitness Boot Camp put on by local company NRG-BAR and sponsored by the Southborough Recreation Commission. The Boot Camp meets at Neary School and will begin at 6:00am and 9:15am, Monday, Wednesday and Friday for four weeks. For more information, visit the NRG-BAR

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See the new Algonquin – today!

September 4, 2008 09:06:00 AM

Be sure to stop by the Algonquin grand opening ceremony tonight, 6:00-8:30 pm. Get a tour and see how things have changed.

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Calling all Francophiles

September 4, 2008 08:49:00 AM

The Southborough Library is hosting a new French film discussion group. Read more about it in this week’s Community Advocate: “An interest meeting will take place Thursday Sept. 11 at 2 p.m., and subsequent film discussion times will be determined. Southborough Library is located at 25 Main St. For more information, contact Kim Ivers at

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Primary candidates at the Senior Center

September 4, 2008 08:24:00 AM

Even if you missed the Meet the Candidates Luncheon at the Senior Center yesterday, you can still check out some of the speeches on YouTube (links below). Or read an account of the event from MetroWest Daily News. Dan Haley – State Representative, 8th Middlesex (Republican) Carolyn Dykema – State Representative, 8th Middlesex (Democrat) Ed

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Southborough developer proposes shopping center in Ashland

September 4, 2008 08:21:00 AM

From MetroWest Daily News: “A Southborough developer hopes to build a new shopping and office plaza on Rte. 126 between the Shaw’s and Market Basket shopping centers. Capital Group Properties has submitted plans to the town for 72,000 square feet of retail space in three buildings at 123 Pond St., including 8,000 square feet for

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Tastes of New England event this weekend

September 4, 2008 08:15:00 AM

Here’s a tasty way to spend your Saturday. From the Boston Globe West. “Tastes of New England, featuring products by local food artisans, is Saturday, 4-7 p.m., at Panzano Provviste e Vino, 154 Turnpike Road. On Sunday, 5 p.m., a dinner highlighting locally raised foods from New England farmers will be held at Tomasso Trattoria

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Tomato time

September 4, 2008 08:09:00 AM

Not sure what to do with all those tomatoes weighing heavy on their branches? Check out a Southborough resident’s recipe for Baked Stuffed Tomatoes. From The Eagle-Tribune.

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