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Friday, May 29, 2009

Swan on the Wachusett Aqueduct

May 29, 2009 02:41:37 PM

I captured these pictures earlier in the month on the section of the aqueduct between Parkerville and Deerfoot Roads. For a time there were two swans swimming there each morning, then just the one, and now I don’t see either when I go by.
Anyone caught a glimpse of them elsewhere in town?

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Fire log for the week

May 29, 2009 01:00:28 PM

Monday 5/25/09
16:10 Brush or brush and grass mix fire, Carriage Hill Circle
Sunday 5/24/09
14:18 EMS call, Independence Lane, Ashland
22:20 EMS call, North Street
Saturday 5/23/09
02:03 Cover assignment, Cedar Street, Ashland
Friday 5/22/09
06:32 Alarm system activation due to malfunction, Bantry Road
16:58 Vehicle accident with injuries, Valley Road
19:58 Unauthorized burning, White Bagley Road
21:15 Steam/vapor thought to be smoke, Newton Street

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Southborough office hours for Senator Kerry and Rep. Dykema

May 29, 2009 10:22:57 AM

You have two chances next week to talk with legislators or their staff. State Representative Carolyn Dykema (Southborough precincts 2 and 3) will be at Mauro’s Cafe on Monday to talk with constituents, while staff members for U.S. Senator John Kerry will hold office hours at the Town House on Tuesday. Here are the details.
State

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No commuter rail parking at Fitzgerald’s – for now

May 29, 2009 06:51:36 AM

The plan by the owner of Fitzgerald’s General Store to offer cheaper commuter rail parking is dead, at least for now.
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Zoning Board of Appeals denied without prejudice Ramanbhati Patel’s request for a special permit to offer monthly parking in his lot. He will be able to reapply in

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