Friday, April 3, 2009

Say hello to your new library director

April 3, 2009 02:57:18 PM

Southborough got a new library director last month. Berlin resident Jane Cain took over for Kim Ivers who returned to her first love of children’s librarian. Cain has worked in libraries in Northborough, Berlin, Shrewsbury, and most recently was the library director in Dudley. I got a chance to sit down with Cain and ask

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Bargain Box open for business

April 3, 2009 01:20:12 PM

The Bargain Box is open for the spring/summer season. I stopped by yesterday to look for items for the toddler, and the place was hoppin’. It was also packed with clothes, shoes, and more. The Bargain Box next to St. Mark’s Church has been in operation for six decades. It’s open twice a year –

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Rabies clinic on Saturday

April 3, 2009 11:47:26 AM

The Board of Heath is offering rabies shots for cats and dogs on Saturday for $10 a pop. The clinic will be held at the DPW building next to the Transfer Station. Bring you cat in a carrier between 2:00 and 3:00 pm, or your dog on a leash between 3:00 and 4:00 pm. Shots

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Save the date: Earth Day clean up

April 3, 2009 09:27:58 AM

The 19th annual Earth Day Clean Up will be held on Saturday, May 2, and volunteers are needed to help with trash pick up around town. You can adopt your favorite part of town by calling the DPW at 508-485-1210, or just show up that morning for an assignment. You can find more information about

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What to do this weekend: Steeple Coffeehouse

April 3, 2009 06:59:10 AM

It’s a blues double-header at the Steeple Coffeehouse this weekend. Award-winning artist Toby Walker has appeared in the New York Times, The London Sunday Times, and a variety of music publications in addition to appearing on several national radio and television broadcasts. The singer/songwriter plays blues, rags, and something called hot country picking. David Jacobs-Strain

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