Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Elderly treehuggers win their appeal

September 30, 2008 09:50:00 AM

If you read my previous post about Southborough lawyer Christopher M. Uhl, you might have wondered about the fate of his elderly clients. You know, the ones who tied themselves to a crabapple tree to prevent its removal and were later served with eviction notices in alleged retaliation? The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports they’ve

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Schools cutting down on paper

September 30, 2008 09:40:00 AM

A recent article in the Metrowest Daily News profiled the efforts of area schools to cut down on paper use. Things like sending newsletters via email or posting grades online. Neary School is also doing its part. Last week was the final week for sending home paper versions of the Thursday Packet, a listing of

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The Asian longhorned beetle is moving this way

September 30, 2008 09:39:00 AM

Discovery of the beetle in previously unaffected Worcester neighborhoods have prompted officials to expand the regulated area eastward into parts of Shrewsbury. Click the image to view a larger version of the map.

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