February 2009

Bittersweet finish for Algonquin gymnasts

February 24, 2009 02:21:20 PM

There was good news and bad news for the Algonquin girls gymnastics team at the MIAA South Sectional Tournament in Hudson this weekend. The good news was they qualified to continue on to the state competition. The bad news was they missed taking first place in the sectional meet by just two-tenths of a point.

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Amnesty for some Southborough residents

February 24, 2009 12:27:30 PM

A handful of Southborough residents may get a second chance to make things right with Uncle Sam thanks to the state’s newly-finalized tax amnesty program. According to the Boston Globe, eight Southborough individuals or businesses owed at least $25,000 in back taxes as of August of last year. Any of the delinquents that are businesses

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Clarification on Wednesday service for Mr. Wrenn

February 24, 2009 10:19:36 AM

The Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Rose of Lima in Northborough will be read in Dennis Wrenn’s name. It will not be a memorial service. Father Houston says a memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Ash Wednesday Mass begins at 4:00 pm. St. Rose of Lima is located at 244 Main Street

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Parking potential at Fitzgerald’s

February 24, 2009 09:43:00 AM

Hoping to capitalize on dissatisfaction over the last fall’s hike in parking fees at commuter rail stations, Ramanbhati Patel, owner of Fitzgerald’s General Store wants to convert his parking lot into a lower-priced option for commuters. But he’ll need to get through the Zoning Board of Appeals first. Patel will need a special permit from

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A shift toward full-day kindergarten

February 24, 2009 06:51:27 AM

Times may be tight, but a 25% increase in the cost of full-day kindergarten didn’t deter Southborough parents from choosing the full-day option. In fact, full-day kindergarten enrollment is going up next year. For 2009-2010, the full-day kindergarten program at Finn will enroll 116 students, that’s five more than this year. Half-day kindergarten will have

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Dennis Wrenn obituary and scholarship fund

February 23, 2009 02:24:10 PM

An obituary for Dennis Wrenn, Algonquin’s longtime music director who died unexpectedly last week, was posted on the Britton Funeral Home website. Here’s an excerpt: Dennis was a positive personality whose cell-phone ring-tone, “Always Look On the Bright Side of Life” (The Life of Brian/Spamalot) epitomized his enthusiasm for living. Dennis lived life with commitment

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Comedy show tonight at Trottier

February 23, 2009 12:44:48 PM

In need of a laugh? How about some comedy at Trottier? “A Night of Comedy and Improv Smack Down” with comedian Tom Franck and the Algonquin Improvisation Group takes place tonight at Trottier. It’s a fundraising benefit for the Algonquin wrestling team. Franck grew up in Framingham, but now works out of LA. You can

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Not-so-winter wonderland at Chestnut Hill Farm

February 23, 2009 11:01:18 AM

There was more mud than snow at yesterday’s Winter Wonderland event at Chestnut Hill Farm, but about a dozen people turned out to walk the trails anyway. The event sponsored by the Open Space Commission promised snowman building, sledding, and snow angels. Alas, mother nature had other plans.

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Counseling available at Algonquin today

February 23, 2009 09:21:52 AM

Algonquin students return from February vacation today, and for many that means a return to a band room that has lost its leader. Teachers had a mandatory 6:30 am meeting today to review a statement they’ll read to students regarding the unexpected death of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn. Counselors will be available throughout the

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The week in town government

February 23, 2009 06:56:35 AM

Here are the department and committee meetings for the week. Enjoy. Monday, February 23 Municipal Facilities Committee, 6:30 pm @ Memorial Hall, Fire Station (see update below for agenda) Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Upper Hall, Cordaville Hall (agenda) Tuesday, February 24 No meetings scheduled

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Prayer service for Dennis Wrenn on Wednesday

February 22, 2009 02:28:31 PM

A prayer service in honor of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn will be held on Wednesday, February 25 at Saint Rose of Lima in Northborough (map) as part of the Ash Wednesday service. The Service will begin at 4:00 pm. Funeral arrangements are still pending, but I’ll pass along the details once I have them.

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Doing what he loved

February 22, 2009 12:37:44 PM

By the time I was a senior at Algonquin, Mr. Wrenn would let me conduct orchestra rehearsals at least once a week. I’m sure he did it in part because he knew it made me feel special — it did. But I suspect he also did it to give himself a break. I mean, let’s

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Music director’s cause of death still unknown

February 22, 2009 10:23:53 AM

Some of you may have read that Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn, who died recently on a school trip to Greece, suffered a massive heart attack. But his family says the cause of death is still unknown pending results from an autopsy in Greece. Family members told the Metrowest Daily News that Mr. Wrenn had

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Media coverage for Dennis Wrenn

February 22, 2009 05:42:46 AM

The death of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn has received media coverage across the state. Here’s a round-up of the most recent stories. In particular, the Boston Globe article is a must read. Video: Touching tributes to Dennis Wrenn (NECN) Video: Teacher remembered by students, family (My Fox Boston) Beloved Algonquin Regional teacher is remembered

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