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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

In the media: The Algonquin garden spot in Northborough

July 1, 2009 02:29:22 PM

The Metrowest Daily News has a story about a garden started by students and faculty at Algonquin. Some crops from the garden are being donated to the Northborough Food Pantry, while others are being frozen for use during nutrition classes next fall.
In addition to fruits and vegetables, organizers have planned a serenity garden with trees,

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When it comes to speeding tickets, Southborough is about average

July 1, 2009 11:55:29 AM

If you’re caught speeding in Southborough, how likely are you to get a ticket? The answer? Less likely than you are in Hopkinton, more likely than you are in Framingham.
WHDH Channel 7 took a look at how much money towns inside the Route 495 loop collected in traffic tickets last year. The average was $4.53

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Vast majority of Algonquin grads plan to continue their education

July 1, 2009 09:18:47 AM

With the workforce the way it is today, perhaps it’s no surprise that a whopping 91% of this year’s Algonquin graduates plan to continue their schooling in the fall.
According to unofficial numbers presented at last week’s regional school committee meeting, 83% of graduating seniors plan to attend a four-year college in the fall, while 8%

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Fire logs for the week

July 1, 2009 06:59:49 AM

Tuesday 6/23/09
08:56 Vehicle accident with injuries, Turnpike Road
14:34 Vehicle accident with injuries, Turnpike Road and Route 85
15:30 Public service assistance, Parkerville Road
22:11 EMS call, Clifford Street
Wednesday 6/24/09
08:26 Vehicle accident with injuries, Turnpike Road and Oak Hill Road
14:05 Unintentional alarm system activation, Northboro Road
20:54 Gasoline or other flammable spill, Woodland Road and Breakneck Hill Road
Thursday 6/25/09
07:31

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