Westborough is observing Arbor Day.
A book and a place to read beside are both available at the Westborough Public Library today. Fifty white pine saplings were placed at the library's circulation desk at noon by the Westborough Department of Public Works. Westborough is observing Arbor Day, which is today. Some of the saplings were gone minutes into the DPW's program.
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Selectmen OK proclamation.
Selectmen have laid the ground work for Westborough residents to plant at least tree saplings again this spring. Selectmen this past week approved a proclamation encouraging residents to observe Arbor Day on April 26 "by either planting a tree or maintaining existing trees to promote the well being of this and future generations." Public Works Manager John Walden presented the proclamation for the board's approval. The tree saplings will be available at the public works department on a first come, first served basis, on April 16, he said. Past sapling distributions have been "very good," Walden said. "We've given them all away," he said. "It's worked out very well." Walden said he'll explore getting more than 50 saplings this year. …
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The saplings are part of the third annual tree giveaway.
The Westborough Department of Public Works (DPW) will once again be giving away free trees for Arbor Day. Fifty Blue Spuce saplings will be handed out at the Westborough Public Library, 55 Main St., beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 27. The giveaway will be on a first come first serve basis. This is the third year for the DPW tree giveaway. 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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Who's getting married today?
Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day. 1. There’s some sort of wedding taking place over in England today. Apparently, it’s a big deal. Anyone heard about it? William and Kate something-or-other? Expect to see a little footage of that over the next few hours, or maybe days, or maybe even weeks. 2. Today is National Arbor Day, a day to honor and plant trees. The annual event has been taking place since 1872. 3. Starting at 6:30 tonight, Dave Jost and Don Ryan will perform light jazz and standards at the 1790 Restaurant & Tavern. 4. Furniture donations are being accepted between 8 a.m. and noon tomorrow at the Green Thumb Garden …
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Girls softball season is here, and the Rangers are hosting Algonquin this morning.
Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events and reminders to help you organize your day. 1. The Westborough High School Rangers girls’ varsity softball team hosts the Algonquin Regional Tomahawks at 11 a.m. 2. Julio’s Liquors is hosting Pearl Cucumber Vodka Tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a 21 and over event. 3. The Westborough Fine Arts Education Association is accepting yard sale donations between 6 and 8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. 4. Irish music is playing tonight at Mulligan’s Taverne, 121 West Main St. Every Thursday from 8 to 10:30 p.m., local musicians gather to play traditional and contemporary Celtic music. All ages welcome. No cover charge. 5. As part of …
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Fifty trees will be handed out on a first come first serve basis at the Westborough Public Library on Monday, April 25.
Last year, I stopped by the Department of Public Works (DPW) building on Oak Street to pick up one of the 50 free saplings being given away to residents for Arbor Day. Today, one year later, I took this photo of my little sapling. It made it through the winter on my back porch and will soon be strong enough to plant in the yard. On Monday, April 25, the DPW will again be giving away trees in honor of Arbor Day. The distribution will take place at the Westborough Public Library beginning at 10 a.m. Fifty Douglas fir saplings will be given to Westborough residents on a first come first serve basis.
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Danielle Horn
8:45 am on Thursday, April 21, 2011
What a great way to recognize Arbor Day! That being said, anyone have some tree planting suggestions? My mother gave me and my husband a tree the year we were married...it's dead now. (The marriage lives on, though!) :-) more ›