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Friday, October 9, 2009

Your definitive guide to Heritage Day

October 9, 2009 04:04:44 PM

Here’s what’s happening this weekend for Heritage Day. You can see the complete schedule here and a parking map here.
Scarecrow contest (Saturday-ongoing)
Drop off scarecrows at the Community House on Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. The winners will be announced on October 12, and scarecrows will be on display through October 17.
Heritage Day Road Race

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Send me your Heritage Day photos and you could win a prize

October 9, 2009 02:39:08 PM

I have a confession to make. My schedule has worked out such that I’m not going to be at Heritage Day this year, or at any of the weekend events that precede it. I know.
So, that means I need your help. Bring your camera with you this weekend and take lots of photos. Then send

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Steeple Coffeehouse kicks off their 2009-2010 season on Saturday

October 9, 2009 01:07:37 PM

There’s no shortage of things to do around town this weekend, but if it’s music you’re after, there’s no better place than the Steeple Coffeehouse. They’re opening their 2009-2010 season on Saturday night with the ever-popular Blackstone Valley Bluegrass.
Calling them “barrel of fun,” here’s how the organizers describe the band:
Together almost 10 years, Blackstone Valley

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Where to park on Heritage Day

October 9, 2009 11:29:21 AM

There will be some road closures and parking restrictions downtown on Monday for Heritage Day. Here’s a map to help you make your way around.
Handicapped parking

Main Street in front of library and library parking lot
Marlboro Road

General parking

Woodward School, Town House, Cordaville Hall (Senior Center)
Common Street – North side only
Latisquama Road – East side

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Southborough Historical Society open house on Sunday

October 9, 2009 09:14:32 AM

The Southborough Historical Society will hold an open house at the Historical Museum on Sunday to celebrate the opening of several new exhibits, including The Noble Train of Artillery, 1776.
The exhibit features a 16-foot mural painted by local artist Susan Kallander depicting General Henry Knox’s Revolutionary War journey from Fort Ticonderoga to Dorchester Heights, a

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Route for the Heritage Day Road Race

October 9, 2009 06:57:09 AM

In the past the Heritage Day Road Race has started at the Town House, but they’re mixing things up this year. The race this year starts at Neary School on Sunday at 10:00 am. Here’s a map of the route (click for an interactive version):

Pre-registration is closed, but you can do day-of registration starting at

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