Thursday, May 17, 2012
The group designates the award to recognize 'outstanding service and contributions, particularly in areas of social justice, health care, education, civil and human rights and social work practice.'
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Thursday, May 17
State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton, was named 2011 National Public Elected Official of the Year earlier this month by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). “Whether he has been working to increase the minimum wage, raise progressive revenue and close corporate tax loopholes , reduce poverty or oppose bringing casinos to Massachusetts, Sen. Eldridge has been an unyielding ally for the social worker community and is well-deserving of this national award,” said Rebekah Gewirtz, director of government relations and political action at NASW MA Chapter. The group designates its annual award to recognize “the outstanding service and contributions, particularly in the areas of social justice, health care, education, civil and human …
One of the veterans will be honored posthumously.
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Thursday, May 17
The Westborough Memorial Day 2012 Grand Marshals are John Matson and Stephen Sullivan (posthumously). Members of Sullivan’s family will represent him in the parade and ceremonies on Monday, May 28. John Jacob Leonard Matson John was born in 1944 and performed his military service from Aug. 16, 1965 to Aug. 29, 1968 in the US Army. After graduating from Tufts University in 1965, he reported to Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA. In October 1966, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant. He attended US Army Intelligence School and was stationed at the 108th Military Intelligence Group at the Boston army base. His responsibilities involved investigating accidents, military security and personnel matters. In October 1967, …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Encouraging public transportation has many benefits, the congressman says.
US Rep. James McGovern, D-MA, visited the Grafton MBTA station on May 15 to make the case for extending tax benefits for commuters. “It shouldn’t cost more to travel to work than your paycheck,’’ he said, his comments at times drowned out by the rumble of the commuter trains. Currently, commuters who drive to work and park are eligible for up to $240 in pre-tax benefits per month from their employer. By contrast, in January 2012 commuters taking mass transit such as commuter rail, subways, buses or vanpools saw their benefit drop from $230 to $125 a month. Failing to extend equivalent tax benefits to commuters only encourages people to use their own vehicles, which creates gridlock on the roads, adds to pollution and requires more fuel …
Tuesday's decision voids the March approval of a proposed fire station. Officials: 'We'll be back.'
In March, Westborough voters approved a proposal to build a new fire station using $11.2 million that would be expensed outside of the limits of Proposition 2 ½. By May, when it was time to say yes to the funding measure, voters changed their tune, soundly defeating the idea. “To me the message was received and understood: We need a new fire station, but please fund it within our limits- no debt exclusion,” said Selectman George Barrette, who worked on the Municipal Building Committee to draft the fire station project article. If the comments that readers posted on Westborough Patch were any indication, that was precisely the message. “No one is against a new fire station. However, that will happen whether the debt exclusion passes or …
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The traditional parade and ceremonies will take place on Monday, May 28.
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Wednesday, May 16
The schedule for the Memorial Day 2012 events to be held on Monday, May 28 in Westborough are as follows: 8 a.m.: Coffee and donuts for parade participants. 8:30 a.m.: Buses Depart for St. Luke’s Cemetery. 9 a.m.: Buses arrive at Pine Grove Cemetery. 9:50 a.m.: Parade arrives at Midland Cemetery. 10:15 a.m.: Parade arrives at Forbes Municipal Building. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Westborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page. If you'd like to receive the Westborough Patch newsletter with our top stories, click here.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The project will have to be introduced at a future town meeting in order to proceed.
UPDATE: Town Clerk Nancy Yendriga made the results official at about 10:30 a.m. on May 16. Unofficial results released at 9 p.m. May 15 by Westborough Town Clerk Nancy Yendriga show that the debt exclusion proposal to fund an $11.2 million fire station has failed. With 1,587 votes, approximately 14 percent of the 11,097 eligible voters, the proposal was defeated 912-672. “The vote today was unfortunate as the fire station remains the Town's most pressing capital need,” Town Manager Jim Malloy told Westborough Patch. The ballot question read as follows: Shall the town of Westborough be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 1/2, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds to be issued in order to construct a …
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Popular town historian Glenn Parker will speak at the Westborough Public Library.
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Tuesday, May 15
Popular Westborough historian, one-time Westborough Police Chief and Westborough Patch blogger Glenn Parker will present a A Visual History of the Lyman School for Boys on at the Westborough Public Library on Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. This public program will expand upon Parker’s popular blog A Look at Lyman School for Boys from the Turnpike 1885-1972. Presented by the Westborough Historical Society, Parker’s presentation will include vintage photographs of the school’s extensive buildings and grounds on Powder Hill and how various buildings have been used over a 90-year history. The program will take place in the library meeting room. It is free and open to the public. Information courtesy of the Westborough Historical Society. Follow …
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Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Westborough voters go to the polls today to vote on a debt exclusion proposal to fund a new fire station. This special election is the result of a vote taken at the Special Town Meeting on March 17 where voters approved the appropriation of $11,208,000 for construction of a new fire station. That approval was contingent on debt exclusion funding, meaning that the $11.2 million would not be subject to the restrictions of Proposition 2 ½. If the vote passes, residents agree to pay the $11.2 million over 20 years and outside of a levy limit of 2 ½ percent. If the vote fails, the approval of the fire station project on March 17 is defeated and the project will have to introduced to voters at a future town meeting, presumably with a …
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Monday, May 14, 2012
The public is invited to the May 15 event.
State Rep. Carolyn Dykema, D-Holliston, will kick off her campaign for reelection on Tuesday, May 15, with an open house and fundraiser from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pejamajo Café in Holliston. “I’m very excited to kick off this campaign,” Dykema said. “There is nothing more gratifying to me than being a full-time advocate for our communities.” The program includes visits from current and former officials, as well as supporters from the four towns in her district. The public is invited to attend. Representative Dykema serves the 8th Middlesex District which includes Westborough, Holliston, Hopkinton and Southborough. Information courtesy of Rep. Carolyn Dykema’s office. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest …
Friday, May 11, 2012
The season begins on May 31.
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Friday, May 11
Registration is open for the Westborough Recreation Deartment women’s softball league. Play is open to all Westborough residents who are at least 16-years-old. There are a limited number of spots for nonresidents. The season runs from May 31 to August 16. Games will be played at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Haskell Street field. Makeup games will be scheduled on Wednesdays. The cost for the season is $40. Registration forms and information can be found on the department website. Registration and payment may be sent to WWSL, P.O. Box 44, Westborough, MA 01581. For more information, contact Kim Keogh at kwykeogh@yahoo.com, Mary Casello at mary.casello@verizon.com or Dawn Sleeper at dms1224@verizon.com. Information courtesy …
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Danielle Horn
1:56 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
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