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5 Top Stories This Week on Patch

House break-ins reported, school vacation week activities listed and more.

  1. On Monday, Westborough Police Chief Alan Gordon reported a string of recent house break-ins. He advised residents to report any suspicious activity or vehicles by calling the department at 508-366-3060. 2. Westborough selectmen had an informal conversation with Town Moderator Joe Harrington this week about ways in which to make Town Meeting more efficient and attractive for voters. A number of ideas were suggested, including limiting the amount of time that a resident can speak. 3. Library Director Maureen Ambrosino reflected on the success of Westborough’s first community reading program. Amy King, author of the featured book Please Ignore Vera Dietz, was in town to speak to students and the public. 4. The third annual Africa United …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 31

Have you seen the low flying helicopters? We know why they are hovering over you.

  Each morning, Westborough Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collectio of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day.   1. The Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St., offers its popular Bookbabies program at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children between the ages of one and two with a caregiver, the program takes place in the Children’s Room. No registration required for this free event. 2. Today is the last day of Get Organized Month. So, is it safe to assume your life is now carefree? Sponsored by the National Association of Professional Organizers, the month was created to encourage you to streamline your life, create more time, lower your stress and increase your profit. 3. There …

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Library: Can Your Fines, Literally

The Westborough Public Library announced a new way to get rid of fines on your account.

  Information courtesy of the Westborough Public Library.   Westborough residents who have past due fines can pay them off with a donation of canned food items. The program begins on Feb. 1 and will continued until the end of the month. The Westborough Public Library’s CAN your Fines program will allow library patrons who owe library fines to receive amnesty. The CAN your Fines program is only for fines. Charges for lost or damaged materials or other fees will not be forgiven. Donated food must be non-perishable and up-to-date on expiration. All food donations will be delivered to the Westborough Food Pantry.

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Cardiologist to Discuss Women's Heart Health

Westborough Public Library presents author of new book on healing heart disease.

  Information courtesy of the Westborough Public Library.   In celebration of Heart Month, the Westborough Public Library presents Dr. Malissa Wood, author of Smart at Heart: A Holistic 10-Step Approach to Preventing and Healing Heart Disease for Women. She will be speaking about her new book on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Heart disease is the number one killer of women, causing one in three deaths each year. According to a revolutionary study by Harvard-trained cardiologist Malissa Wood, true cardiovascular health must address the whole heart – its physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. Her findings form the basis of Smart at Heart, a breakthrough mind-body approach to preventing and healing heart disease by strengthening the ten “…

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Longtime Library Caretaker to Be Cut

Proposed budget cuts remove the man who made the Westborough Public Library the love of his life.

  Sixty-year-old Mike Matley has been caring for the Westborough Public Library for the past 23 years. He was initially brought on to the staff as a custodian, but his job grew into something much more – both professionally and personally. An expert on the intricacies of the 103-year-old building, Matley serves as a caretaker, treating the building as if it were a second home. “There are 755 light bulbs in the library,” Matley shared. “I keep an inventory.” Giving a tour of the building, he pointed out the furniture that he built, displays that he organized, the indoor basement garden that he tends and the collection of stuffed birds that have been an attraction near the Children’s Library for as long as most can remember. “I always wanted…

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 17

Troops in Afghanistan honor Westborough Girl Scouts.

  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 Girl Scouts recently received a plaque and recognition for their Gifts of Caring during the past cookie sale, during which the Scouts collected cookies for military personnel during the annual cookie sale. Ed Donnelly of the Westborough VFW presented the plaque from Able Compay, 2/503rd Airborne Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, stationed in Afghanistan. The plaque will be displayed at the library during this year's cookie sale. 2. The Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St., is hosting Bookbabies at 10:30 a.m. The free story hour is for children ages 1 to 2 with a …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 14

Rangers are in Northborough today for gymnastics meet. Go Rangers!

  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 varsity gymnastics team will be taking on Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough at 11 a.m. Set your GPS to 79 Bartlett Street and enjoy the free competition. Go Rangers! 2. There is a public skating session taking place from noon to 1 p.m. today at North Star Youth Forum, 15 Bridle Lane. The cost is $5. 3. At 2 p.m., the Westborough Public Library presents Chilly Tales and Tunes, a program for the entire family featuring MaryJo Maichack. Free and open to the public. 4. National Grid reminds residents with generators to install them …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 9

Learn about your doctor in a public Massachusetts database.

  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 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine provides public profiles of all licensed physicians in the state. To learn more about any doctor in the commonwealth, visit the Online Physician Profile Site.  2. The Westborough Public Library, 55 West Main St., is holding a book discussion beginning at 7 p.m. The feature tonight is The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Murial Barbery. The program is free and open to the public. 3. Anyone with an interest in Land Court cases can now access Massachusetts information online. The new system is called eAccess and can be found at www.…

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