Be sure to stop by the Algonquin grand opening ceremony tonight, 6:00-8:30 pm. Get a tour and see how things have changed. Read the full article → from See the new Algonquin – today!
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Primary candidates at the Senior Center
Even if you missed the Meet the Candidates Luncheon at the Senior Center yesterday, you can still check out some of the speeches on YouTube (links below). Or read an account of the event from MetroWest Daily News. Dan Haley – State Representative, 8th Middlesex (Republican) Carolyn Dykema – State Representative, 8th Middlesex (Democrat) Ed Read the full article → from Primary candidates at the Senior Center
Southborough developer proposes shopping center in Ashland
From MetroWest Daily News: “A Southborough developer hopes to build a new shopping and office plaza on Rte. 126 between the Shaw’s and Market Basket shopping centers. Capital Group Properties has submitted plans to the town for 72,000 square feet of retail space in three buildings at 123 Pond St., including 8,000 square feet for Read the full article → from Southborough developer proposes shopping center in Ashland
Tomato time
Not sure what to do with all those tomatoes weighing heavy on their branches? Check out a Southborough resident’s recipe for Baked Stuffed Tomatoes. From The Eagle-Tribune. Read the full article → from Tomato time
Westboro Conservation Committee seeks broader authority
From OnTheCommon.com: “If the bylaw passes, the Conservation Commission could require developers to submit information about drainage and other issues. One of the commission’s complaints about EMC Corp., which is seeking to erect a 10-building office park on the Westboro-Southboro line, is that the company did not submit enough information about its plans.” … Full Read the full article → from Westboro Conservation Committee seeks broader authority
Southborough native honored by military
From the Worcester Business Journal: “Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduate and Southborough native Marine Sgt. Jason Cox has been awarded the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for a system he developed for detecting improvised explosive devices. During a seven-month tour in Fallujah, Iraq, Cox conducted research on using infrared spectroscopy to detect IEDs from Read the full article → from Southborough native honored by military
Algonquin golf falls to Westboro in season opener
From MetroWest Daily News: “Bob Thompson and Nick DelBuono each shot a 37 as Westborough edged host Algonquin 194-196 in a non-league season opener on the par-35 Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough.” “Algonquin’s Ethan Miller was the match medalist with a 36. Kurt Schultz shot a 37 and Justin Logan followed with a 40 Read the full article → from Algonquin golf falls to Westboro in season opener
Southborough resident profiled in Worcester Business Jornal
Southborough resident David Klien made it to the Worcester Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 list. “For nine years now the WBJ has published its annual list of the region’s up-and-coming executives. We seek out nominations from across Central Massachusetts looking for those individuals who, though early in their professional careers, have nonetheless shown every sign Read the full article → from Southborough resident profiled in Worcester Business Jornal
Southborough-based non-profit gets local media attention
From Wicked Local Ipswich: “In addition to partnering with the Ipswich Community Food Pantry to identify people in need of assistance, Ipswich Caring has continued its partnership with the Smiling Kids birthday program. This non-profit, all-volunteer organization headquartered in Southborough coordinates with local service agencies to identify children in financial need. A gift certificate is Read the full article → from Southborough-based non-profit gets local media attention
Algonquin field hockey coach leads excursion to Australia
From The Milford Daily News: “Although there weren’t any Algonquin players on his roster, [Dan Welty] took nine high school juniors and seniors to Australia from other area schools. To round out the roster, the club added 15-year-old twins from Sydney. … The team, which played under Welty’s Spider Field Hockey club name, met mixed Read the full article → from Algonquin field hockey coach leads excursion to Australia
Today! Meet the candidates at the Senior Center
From Wicked Local Southborough: “The center’s Meet the Candidates Luncheon on September 3 will give local seniors and members of the public a chance to talk casually with the candidates after each is given five minutes to speak, said Senior Center Director Pam LeFrancois. …While the luncheon from 11:30 to noon is aimed at seniors, Read the full article → from Today! Meet the candidates at the Senior Center
Labor union endorsements
From OnTheCommon.com: “The [AFL-CIO] also endorsed Rep. James B. Eldridge, D-Acton, who is seeking to fill the Middlesex-Worcester District Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Pamela P. Resor, D-Acton. The district includes the Central Massachusetts communities of Marlboro, Hudson, Southboro, Westboro and part of Northboro. ” Full story Read the full article → from Labor union endorsements
Trust fund help for those in need
From MetroWest Daily News: “The town Trust Fund Committee and finance director met last night with the Board of Selectmen to discuss its outreach efforts to help residents having trouble making ends meet.” Full story Read the full article → from Trust fund help for those in need
Union ties in the 8th Middlesex
From MetroWest Daily News: “A union man from his days as an MBTA trolley driver, Edward J. Mills has picked up several labor endorsements this summer in his bid for the 8th Middlesex state representative seat. His union ties also help explain where his positions differ from those of his opponent in the Democratic primary, Read the full article → from Union ties in the 8th Middlesex