Registration Open for Women's Softball

The season begins on May 31.

  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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Athletes of the Week

5 Records Set at Spring Festival 5K

The tenth annual race had over 130 participants.

  Five records were set at the Westborough Spring Festival 5K race on Sunday, May 6, according to coolrunning.com. The tenth annual contest, presented by the Rotary Club of Westborough and starting at Westborough High School, attracted over 132 runners from around the region. Setting records were: John Egan, Westborough, 17:02, 0-19 Men Previous record: Kirk Venacca, 19:16, 2004 Larry Gentile, Holden, 20:29, 60-69 Men Previous record: Steve Rosenburg, 2005 Taylor Stott, Westborough, 21:16, 0-19 Women Previous record: Annabella Biancheri, 25:34, 2011 Charlene Gaboriault, Holliston, 28:27, 60-69 Women Previous record: Jennie Fierstein, 29:12, 2005 Heather Yeowell, Westborough, 34:10, 70-79 Women Previous record: Margorie Roseillo, 37:42, …

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Fishing Challenge Photos Available Online

Westborough photographer Mike Kelly hooked some great photos at the Saturday event.

  One of the highlights of the Westborough Spring Festival each year is the annual Westborough Civic Club Fishing Challenge at Sandra Pond. On Saturday, May 5, about 150 people of all ages registered for the event. “Completely sold out of worms and saw more fish caught than any other year,” said photographer Mike Kelly. “Bass, pickerel, bluegills.” This year was the sixth consecutive year that the Westborough Civic Club joined with the Rotary Club of Westborough to present the fishing program. Members of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife were on hand to help newcomers. Fishing poles were available at the free program. Prizes were awarded for various age levels. Kelly put his talents to work and reeled in dozens of prize …

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VIDEO: Hundreds March In Annual Little League Parade [IMAGE GALLERY]

The annual March took place on a cool Saturday morning.

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Police Notes

Westborough Officer Tops Strongman Competition [VIDEO]

Jeff Keaveney takes first place in the Maine contest.

  Westborough Police Officer Jeffrey Keaveney placed first in his division of the Central Maine Strongman competition on Saturday, April 14.  Of the 39 competitors, seven others shared the heavyweight division with Keaveney. “[I’m] very excited for this win because I’ve been battling some injuries and have been working really hard to keep myself together for the show,” he told Westborough Patch. “The competition in my class was probably the toughest I’ve gone up against, so it was an awesome feeling to come out on top.” Keaveney, 36, started competing in bodybuilding in 2010. He said he has always been athletic. From 1996 to 2001, he played professional baseball. He was drafted by the Red Sox and later played for the Twins organization. He…

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Athlete of the Week

Tretter Bikes 5,000 Miles in Past Year

'Where else would I rather be?'

  Most likely you have seen Bruce Tretter biking through Westborough. The avid cyclist logged 5,000 miles in the past year, and that was not a record-setting year for him. “A few years ago, I did 7,000 miles,” he said. “That was unusual.” Tretter, 53, has been biking as long as he can remember. But taking up the sport more seriously happened for him just after graduating high school in 1976. “We took a bike trip in France…It was one of those ‘sleep under the stars’ trips.” Always an avid rider, he never thought about how far he was biking until receiving a bike computer as a gift. “I was reluctant to use it. I really had no interest in it,” he said. “I got like three of them before I finally strapped one onto the bike.” After that, he was …

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Bruce Tretter

9:42 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Was lots of fun talking with you, MaryJo! Thank you. What a day today. Can't wait to get out and rip it up!   more ›

UPDATED: Numerous Marathon Runners Treated for Heat

Many Marathon runners have reportedly been affected by the heat today.

  UPDATED: Lynn Walz, aid station supervisor, said "We've had an abnormal number of patients. ... Most have heat exhaustion, but some have other injuries," such as sprained ankles and bad knees.   EARLIER: Patch has received an alert of a "mass casualty incident," as an ambulance task force was requested for numerous runners in the Boston Marathon who have suffered heat related injuries. It is presently 82 degrees in the area of the Marathon. Last year's leading runner dropped out because of the heat, according to a report on WBZ. Visit Patch for updates on this story

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Boston Marathon 2012

Resident to Run His 21st Boston Marathon

Keith Moore has been a runner since high school.

  Name: Keith Moore Age: 55 Marathon experience: Moore said he has been a runner since high school, competed at the college level for Michigan State University and did his first marathon in 1983. This year will be his 21st Boston Marathon in 22 years (he missed 2008). Reason for running: Moore said he loves "being a part of such a great event, enjoy the training and having the goal, and want to continue my streak after taking a year off in 2008." Training tip: "Get as many 20 mile plus runs in as you can," he said. "Weekly starting in January."

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