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THE NEXT MEETING of
Uxbridge Historical Society WILL BE HELD ON MAY 6. 2008 AT THE FARNUM HOUSE,
Uxbridge AT 7:00 P.M.
DEE DEERHEART RAYMOND, A NI[PMUC INDIAN, WILL DO A MEDIA PRESENTATION, WITH
ARTIFACTS, ABOUT THE NIPMUC INDIANS FROM A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE UP TO MODERN
DAY.
Auditions for Worcester Children's Chorus
Sunday, May 11, 11:30am.
Auditions for Worcester Children's Chorus, formerly the Master Singers Youth
Chorus, directed by Jennifer Kane and Malcolm Halliday. The chorus under the
sponsorship of the Master Singers of Worcester will begin residency at
Assumption College starting fall 2008 with rehearsals on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm.
Now accepting treble voices grades 5 through high school. Auditions held at
First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury on the Green with further auditions
through the summer, TBA. For more information or to schedule an audition, call
508-767-7077.
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Hopedale Library Events
Saturday, May 17th- Friends of
the Bancroft Memorial Library Annual Book and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
50 Hopedale St., Hopedale. Great selection of books, baked goods and
candies. 50/50 and gift basket raffles. All are welcome.
Monday, May 19th- Friends of the
Bancroft Memorial Library Bag Sale, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
50 Hopedale St., Hopedale.
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Uxbridge Business Assn.
2008
officers and may meeting
date
At the April meeting of
the Uxbridge Business Association the 2008 Board of Officers was voted on and
approved. The officers are as follows: President - Denis Dorr; Denis
Engineering, Vice President - Mark Anderson; Heritage Design, Secretary - Kathy
Mussulli; The New Uxbridge Times and Treasurer - Sandra Lemire; Unibank. The UBA
is a group composed of Uxbridge business owners and representatives that are
working toward economic progress for the community. New members are always
welcome.
Please join us at our next
meeting on May 7th at the Cocke'n Kettle Restaurant located on South Main Street
(Rte 122) in Uxbridge. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m. New
members always welcome. For more information; www.uxbridgeba.com
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Grab your teddy and head to Slater Mill
Join us for Slater Mill’s
Free for All Sunday: Teddy Bear Tours
Pawtucket, RI: Slater Mill, located at 67
Roosevelt Avenue in the heart of Pawtucket will host a Free for All Sunday:
Teddy Bear Tours on May 25th. at 11:30AM and 1:30PM. This
event is free.
Bring your young one and their favorite teddy bear to Slater
Mill’s Free for All Sunday: Teddy Bear Tour where your child will
experience a teddy bear themed group tour of Slater Mill and the Sylvanus Brown
House. Following the tour, bear oriented games and projects will be available
for your child to participate in. Tours are scheduled for 11:30 AM and 1:30PM.
No reservations needed. This event is free!
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History and
Civic Education: The Learning of Liberty for Civic Life
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History and Civic Education: The
Learning of Liberty for Civic Life
Thursday, May 8, 2008 — 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Boston University School of Management
595 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
In her book Democratic Education
Amy Gutmann, President of the
University of Pennsylvania, said that "political education —
the cultivation of the virtues, knowledge, and skills
necessary for political participation — has moral primacy
over other purposes of public education in a democratic
society.”
How to ensure that democracy will endure
has been a matter of concern since the founding of the
Republic. This conference will explore the challenge of
preparing citizens to embrace liberty and exercise it for
the common good, both in the United States and in emerging
democracies abroad.
Setting the historical and philosophical
context for the discussion will be our keynote speaker, the
Bancroft and Pulitzer Prize winning historian
Gordon Wood. Conference participants
will learn about Projects in Civic Engagement, which aim to
apply core principles of liberty and democracy to the
education of citizens in the U.S. and abroad. These projects
include We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution,
We the People: Project Citizen, Civitas International
(Russia partnership), and Civics Mosaic (Eurasia).
To attend this event, please contact
James Fenton at
jfenton@pioneerinstitute.org as soon as possible (when
registering, please remember to provide attendee(s)'s name(s)
and any relevant contact information).
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American Cancer Society Recognizes
Smithfield Daffodil Volunteers
On April 22, the American Cancer Society honored community
members
who made a significant impact during this year’s Daffodil Days at a
recognition breakfast and awards ceremony hosted by Fidelity Investments in
Smithfield. The Daffodil Days campaign would not be possible without the
help of hundreds of volunteers who coordinated sales at schools, hospitals,
and other locations across the state as well as sorted and delivered the
daffodils.
Thanks to the support and generosity of Rhode Islanders, the American
Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days was a tremendous success raising
approximately $230,000 through the sale of 10,656 bunches of flowers.
Also, new this year, were potted daffodil bulbs. 2,346 pots consisting of
three multi-stem bulbs were sold across the state. Nearly 1,900 Gifts of
Hope were also donated through the Daffodil Days program, allowing the
Society to deliver a beautiful bunch of daffodils to cancer patients in
Rhode Island. The dollars raised though the annual Daffodil Days campaign
funds research, education, advocacy and patient service programs while
bringing hope and help to cancer patients in the community.
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American Antiquarian Society's Public Program
April 29 : First
Annual Adopt-A-Book Evening (6:00-8:00 p.m.)
2008
Adopt-A-Book Catalog and more information
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Annual Banquet Held by Worcester
County 4-H
Worcester
County 4-H held its annual banquet, sponsored by
Worcester
County 4-H Advisory Board, at the Spencer Country Inn in
Spencer last weekend. Over 200 4-hers and their families enjoyed a
wonderful buffet along with award recipients, special guests and
honorees. Mistress of Ceremonies was Danielle Kelly of Northbridge.
Special guests who assisted in presentation of awards included Senator
Stephen Brewer, Representative Anne Gobi, Representative Geraldo Alicea,
Representative Todd Smola, Commissioner of Agriculture, Douglas
Peterson, and Nancy Garrabrants, Director, UMass Extension, who gave
words of welcome.
Awards were presented to 4-H youth who had completed 4-H records, who
volunteered at the 4-H Fair, were outstanding exhibitors, and/or
represented Worcester
County at State and National events. In addition to medal
winners, several youth were presented with trophies, some of which have
been circulating since 1934.
Youth receiving awards from this area are as follows:
Lily Cadero-Gillette, Blackstone – Community Service, Leadership, Public
Speaking, Goat, Poultry, State Award, Outstanding Exhibitor, Fair
Volunteer Award
Allyson Graves, Harrisville, RI – Crafts, Foods, Clothing, Community
Service
Jessica Duquenoy, Millville - State Award
Christina Lashley, Millville - State Award
Bonnie Smith, Uxbridge – Crafts, Foods, Leadership, Community Service,
State Award, Outstanding Exhibitor
Lisa Smith, Uxbridge – Leadership, Community Service, Public Speaking,
Clothing, Crafts, State Award, Outstanding Exhibitor
Olivia Smith, Uxbridge – Horse, Community Service, Public Speaking,
State Award
Jennifer Smyth, Uxbridge - State Award
Elina Barrows, Upton – Horse, Public Speaking, Performing Arts
Josie Burlingame, Upton – Horse, Public Speaking ,
Gwen Costello, Upton – Horse
Kristina Morreale, Upton – Horse, Public Speaking ,
Jamee Oehley, Upton - State Award
Rebecca Rinaldo, Upton – Horse, Public Speaking, Community Service
Paige Rogers, Upton - State Award
Trinity Scanlon, Upton - State Award
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Auditions for Worcester Children's Chorus
Sunday, May 11,
11:30am. Auditions for Worcester
Children's Chorus, formerly the Master Singers Youth Chorus, directed by
Jennifer Kane and Malcolm Halliday. The chorus under the sponsorship of the
Master Singers of Worcester will begin residency at
Assumption
College starting fall 2008 with
rehearsals on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm.
Now accepting treble voices grades 5 through high school. Auditions held at
First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury on the Green with further auditions
through the summer, TBA. For more information or to schedule an audition, call
508-767-7077.
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Friday, May 9, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Tour the World in Music and Wine,
the 5th annual gala auction and wine tasting event sponsored by the Master
Singers of Worcester, will feature wines from around the world, a sweet and
savory buffet, a silent and live auction and entertainment by the Master Singers
to Go. Sumner House, 5 Church Road
on the Green, Shrewsbury.
Advance reservation required. Ticket $25. (508)842-1349
www.mswma.org
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CHAMPIONS TO DEDICATE MAJOR TAYLOR MONUMENT
Three-time Tour de France winner
GREG LeMOND and three-time Olympic medalist EDWIN MOSES will be
featured speakers at the public unveiling of the Major Taylor memorial from
noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at the Worcester Public Library, 3
Salem Square, Worcester, Mass.
- For details visit
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http://www.majortaylorassociation.org/events/2008may21.shtml
- or follow links from the Events page at
www.majortaylorassociation.org
LeMond, who won a world championship in cycling 90 years after
Major Taylor did, and Moses, who dominated the 400-meter hurdles in track and
field for a decade, were each named "Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year"
at the height of their athletic careers in the 1980s.
The statue of the "Worcester Whirlwind" created by sculptor Antonio Tobias
Mendez is Worcester's first monument to an African-American. The
dedication ceremony will be followed by a reception with refreshments in the
library's Banx Room.
Preceding the noontime ceremony, the Seven Hills Wheelmen and the Charles River
Wheelmen's Wednesday Wheelers will lead a 30-mile bicycle ride starting
and ending at the library.
At 7 p.m. May 21 at the library, the Clark University History Department and
Higgins School of Humanities will present a panel discussion on "Race,
Sports, and Major Taylor's Legacy." Boston Globe columnist Derrick Z. Jackson
will be moderator for these scholars, historians and authors exploring diversity
in sports and society, then and now:
- Andrew Ritchie, author of the biography "Major Taylor:
The Extraordinary Career of a Champion Bicycle Racer" (1988)
- Janette T. Greenwood, associate professor of history at
Clark University, author of a case study of Worcester County's black
community in the late 1800s and of "Bittersweet Legacy," on the emergence
and interaction of the black and white middle class
- David V. Herlihy, author of "Bicycle: The History"
(2004), with research on Major Taylor's popularity abroad
- C. Keith Harrison, associate professor of sports business
management at the University of Central Florida, and associate director of
the Institute for Diversity & Ethics in Sport
For Major Taylor books, posters and jerseys, go to
www.majortaylorassociation.org/donations.shtml
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FISHING
SEASON AT WACHUSETT AND QUABBIN RESERVOIRS
OPENS
April 19
The Department
of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) fishing season at the Wachusett Reservoir
opened on April 5, for shore fishing only. Fishing season at the Quabbin
Reservoir will open on Saturday, April 19, conditions permitting.
At Wachusett,
fishing hours are dawn to dusk through Nov. 30, 2008. A state fishing license,
which is $27.50 for adults, is required. Parking is free.
At Quabbin, all
three boat launch sites – Area I (Gate 8) off Route 202 in Belchertown, Area II
(Gate 31) off Route 31 in New Salem, and Area III (Gate 43) off Route 32A in
Hardwick – will be in full operation beginning April 19 if the reservoir is free
of ice. In the event that ice conditions prevent the opening of the launch
sites, fishing will be permitted only from shore until the ice melts.
“The Quabbin is
a beautiful place to fish,” said DCR Commissioner Richard K. Sullivan Jr. “I’ve
promised my brother-in-law a fishing trip out there, and I can’t wait to go.”The
gates will operate seven days a week through the season, which closes on Oct.
18. Shore fishing will open at 5 a.m.on April 19 regardless of ice conditions
on the reservoir. If there is no ice, the launch areas will open at 5 a.m. on
April 19, then at 6 a.m. thereafter. Areas close at 8 p.m. through May 11, then
at 8:30 p.m. May 12- Aug. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11- Sept. 14, and at 6:30 p.m.
from Sept. 14- Oct. 18.
One-day fishing
licenses for the Quabbin are $5 and are available at all launch areas. Season
licenses for Massachusetts residents are $27.50 through the state Division of
Fisheries & Wildlife, local sporting goods stores, and town halls. To purchase a
license online, visit www.mass.gov/massoutdoors.
Fees at the
Quabbin boat launch areas are $4 per vehicle to park and $2 per person to launch
private boats. Small motor boats can be rented at each area for $30 a day.
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Robert Greene Memorial Scholarship
The Uxbridge First Holiday Night Committee once can, will be offering the Robert
Greene Memorial Scholarship. Residents of Uxbridge who are High School Seniors
interested in applying may obtain applications at the Uxbridge High School
guidance office and the Uxbridge Public Library. All applications are to be
submitted on or before April 30, 2008. For more information please visit our
website at www.uxbridgeholidaynight.org
HELP STOCK SALMON
FRY
Volunteers from
schools, sporting clubs, civic groups and individuals with a passion for
rivers, fish or fishing are needed to assist MassWildlife in stocking 1.5
million salmon fry (juvenile fish) for the Atlantic salmon restoration
program. According to Dr. Caleb Slater, MassWildlife's Anadromous Fish
Project Leader, at least 20 stocking dates are planned from 12 April through
7 May to release salmon fry into dozens of Connecticut River tributaries.
The fry will come from MassWildlife's Roger Reed Hatchery in Palmer and the
White River National Fish Hatchery in Bethel, Vermont. Fry will be trucked
to meeting sites where volunteers will gather and caravan to release sites.
The tiny fish will then be moved from truck to water by bucket using
volunteer man and woman power. Dr. Slater offers some tips for potential
volunteers, "You may get wet! A change of clothes is a good idea. You will
be walking on slippery stream and river beds, so waders or other waterproof
footgear is useful." There are a few waders to loan. Volunteers will also be
climbing up and down steep stream banks and should be in good physical
condition. MassWildlife aids anadromous fish in a number of ways: stocking
fry in tributaries of the Connecticut River, monitoring fish passage at dams
on the Connecticut, Westfield and Merrimack Rivers; trapping salmon and shad
for transport to hatcheries and/or upstream release locations, working with
other federal agencies to ensure safe upstream and downstream fish passage
at hydroelectric dams, and working with local watershed groups to improve
freshwater habitat for fish. For more information on dates, meeting
locations and times for fry stocking check out
www.MassWildlife.org or contact Dr. Caleb Slater at 508/389-6331.
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Uxbridge Library
Drop-In Story Time
Children’s librarian, Deb Young announces the return of the
drop-in story time for children of all ages. The program will run on Thursdays
from 1-1:30 beginning March 13. No registration required. Program Room.
Uxbridge Library Quilt Raffle
The
library is trying to raise money to buy a new, secure
book box. To get started, the library is raffling a crib
size quilt with quilt shop quality
cotton fabrics and organic cotton batting. It is entirely
hand quilted with daisies. Cost
of each raffle is $1. To, view the quilt visit the main
floor of the Uxbridge Library, or visit www.UxbridgeLibrary.org. Raffle
will be drawn
July 1, 2008. We thank you
for your support!
Love Letters at the Uxbridge Free Public Library
Despite torrential rains, theater lovers turned out to attend the
performance of the Pulitzer Prize nominated play, Love Letters on
Saturday, March 8th. The play was performed by Dawn Anderson and
Paul Champlin
of Enter Stage Left Theater of Hopkinton, MA. The performance took place in the
intimate third floor auditorium of the Uxbridge Library, with intermission
refreshments prepared by friends of the library. All proceeds will benefit the
Friends of the Uxbridge Free Public Library, a non-profit organization devoted
to supporting the Uxbridge Library and its programs. For more information on
the Friends go to: www.UxbridgeLibrary.org/friends_library.html.
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From the
Hopedale Library Director's Desk!
We are right in the middle of
our Town Wide Book Discussion for 2008 and thoroughly enjoying
“The Runaway Quilt” by Jennifer Chiaverini. Many town libraries
are sponsoring this type of event annually. There are many ways
to participate even if you don’t come to the library for one of
the book discussions. When you see someone with one of the
“Flying Geese” buttons on their coat, it’s a perfect opportunity
to ask how they are enjoying the book. It’s also a great chance
to talk with your family, neighbors and friends about the book
and this particular event in American history. Reading and
discussing the books you have read is another opportunity to
encourage your children and their friends to appreciate
literature and the joy of reading.
Are there any other events?
On April 28th, Elaine Malloy will
provide instruction on quilting, “Quilting 101”. Finally on May
19th, Linda Ramrath, professional quilter, will
discuss her “Underground Railroad” quilt which depicts all the
various quilt patterns used in assisting escaping slaves on the
Underground Railroad.
But what about the Children? Can
they learn about this too?"
There are also many, many children’s books about the
Underground Railroad on display at the library so I hope you
will engage your children in the project as well. Hopedale has
such a unique history; it is fun to tie our own hometown to our
nation’s history.
Pick up
your “Runaway Quilt” button at the library and wear it proudly
when you pick up your book. .
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“And The World
Goes Round”
Everybody
loves a winner... and there's one in the air as Canticle, Milford's adult
singing ensemble, presents its Spring Musical Revue of John Kander and Fred Ebb
songs, “And the World Goes Round” at the Hopedale Unitarian Parish Hall
on 65 Hopedale Street in Hopedale, MA. Life's a big game of charades as we
explore love, laughter, and the human condition through song; come join the
fun! Performances are April 25th, 26th, and 27th
starting at 7:30pm. Seating is cabaret-style and light refreshments will be
available. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and may be
purchased by calling 508.473.1684. Hope to see you there!
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Family Style Chicken Dinner
The Whitinsville Fish and Game Club in Douglas, MA will be holding a Family
Style Chicken Dinner on 4/26/08 at 6:00pm. Contact the club for tickets.508-266-0161
The Whitinsville Fish and Game Club in Douglas, MA will be
holding our first annual
Sportsman's Flea Market Indoors and Outdoors on 5/18/08 8am-3pm.
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Friends of the Lincoln Library Fund Summer Reading
Program
LINCOLN - Children in Lincoln will continue to have a
Summer Reading Program, thanks in part to the Friends of the Lincoln
Public Library.
Because of the budget crunch, the State of Rhode Island
is no longer able to fund many facets of the popular reading program.
The State continues to provide the program with its theme, marketing
materials and reader rewards but not additional, live-action programs
that enhance the reading experience for youngsters.
At a recent meeting of the Friends of the Library,
Library Director Becky Boragine brought this to the attention of the
group, which voted to fund seven programs for children this summer. The
program theme will be Catch the Reading Bug and it is anticipated more
than 200 children will take part.
The Friends are a group of supporters who volunteer their
time, talent and resources to promote services at the library. Its
officers are: Sharon Fisher, president; Christine Nowak, vice president; Linda
LaLiberte-Cote, treasurer; Sam Goldberg, secretary; and Sue Rosenzweig,
membership chair.
The Friends are
conducting a membership drive. Family membership is $5 per year.
Applications are available at the front desk of the Lincoln Public
Library, 145 Old River Road. As a member of the Friends, you are showing
your support of the library and its services.
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Medway Pride Day Plans Underway. Reserve Your Booth
Today!
Planning for this year's Medway Pride Day celebration is underway. This
fun-filled, family oriented, annual community event is scheduled for
Saturday, May 17th from 10 AM to 4 PM at Medway Middle School's Edmund
Charland Field. Local musical entertainment along with performances by
students enrolled in area gymnastics, dance, and martial arts studios are
scheduled. The rock band Midlife Crisis will be the headliner for the event.
In addition, the Re/Max hot air balloon will be there (weather permitting)
taking visitors on a tethered ride above the event.
Businesses can sponsor one of the many children’s games or carnival
activities. Each major sponsor who contributes $300 - $500 will be
recognized with a large sign posted in front of the game or activity and a
sponsorship listing in the Medway Pride Day program booklet.
With thousands of local residents attending Medway Pride Day, businesses,
vendors and non-profit organizations are encouraged to register for a booth.
Booth registrations have started coming in and will be accepted on a first
come first serve basis. Booth registration fees are $50 for a 12' x 10'
space or $75 for a Food Booth 14" x 10" space with electricity.
The Medway Pride Day Committee is also looking for donations of items or
gift certificates for the Button Raffle. Visitors who purchase a Button
Raffle pin are eligible for these prizes that are awarded throughout the day
of the event.
If you wish to participate in this year's event by renting booth space and
joining us for the day or by donating a raffle item for our Button Raffle,
please contact Mickee Whitney by calling her at (508) 533-8661 ext 42 or
(508) 245-3021, or e-mail her at mwhitney@medwaycoopbank.com
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Local residents running for cancer research
Boston Marathon® runners raise money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
BOSTON - On April 21, runners (please see below) from your area, will be running
in the 112th Boston Marathon to save lives through the 19th annual Dana-Farber
Marathon Challenge (DFMC).
These residents, along with DFMC teammates from across the United States as
well as other countries, will run Massachusetts' historic marathon route from
Hopkinton to Boston to raise $4.5 million for cancer research.
By raising a minimum of $3,000 each to receive an invitational entry to this
prestigious race, DFMC runners are funding the Claudia Adams Barr Program in
Innovative Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
Since the DFMC's inception in 1989, the runners have raised more than $34
million for the Barr Program. The program was founded in 1987 by Dana-Farber
trustees and Jacksonville Jaguars principal owners Wayne and Delores Weaver to
honor Mrs. Weaver's mother who lost her battle with cancer 30 years earlier.
In 1990, Dana-Farber was among the first charity organizations to be given
official marathon numbers by the Boston Athletic Association (BAA). This year,
21 charities benefit from the BAA's charity program. The Dana-Farber Marathon
Challenge features training guidance from Jack Fultz, the1976 Boston Marathon*
men's champion, plus team training runs, extensive fundraising support, and
volunteer opportunities for non-runners.
To contribute to the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge, go online to
www.RunDFMC.org or contact the DFMC office at (617) 632-1970 or
dfmc@dfci.harvard.edu <mailto:dfmc@dfci.harvard.edu>.
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**Please let me know if you cover any other towns and would like me to check if
there are runners from there, as well. Thank you.**
North Grafton:
Thomas O'Connor
Sutton:
Ryan McCaffrey
Uxbridge:
Shelley Hynes
Worcester:
Stephen Buchalter
Paul Machado
Tucker Mahoney
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ANDOVER, Massachusetts - Woodard & Curran welcomes the
following new employees.
Samantha Olney, of Somerville, has joined the firm as a Geologist.
Olney graduated from Tufts University in 2007 with a B.S. in Geological
Sciences.
Thomas Wollen, of Whitinsville, has joined the firm as a Project
Manager. Wollen has over 19 years' experience in corrective action
projects including large-scale site investigation and remediation
programs and site cleanup activities. He is a licensed professional
geologist. Wollen graduated from Hartwick College with a B.S. in
Geology.
Woodard & Curran is a 500-person, integrated engineering, science, and
operations company. Privately held and steadily growing, the firm serves
public and private clients locally and nationwide.
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BMR's Almquist calls it quits
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Large Fuel Stop Project off the Table
Help clean up, green up and recycle in your community!
We have over 15 events for you to participate in this year in Burrillville,
Central Falls, Cumberland, Glocester, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket,
Smithfield and Woonsocket.
Events this year include litter clean ups in every community, monthly
electronics recycling drives, a Shred-It event, a household hazardous waste
collection and the Tire Round-Up tire recycling collection.
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Blackstone Canal Gate Restoration Project
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony held Friday,
October 19th
Uxbridge, MA. A
ribbon cutting was held at Gate 2 along the historic Blackstone Canal
Tow Path in Uxbridge on Friday, October 19, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. The event
celebrated the completion of the state and federal partnership project that has
restored three historic water control gates on the Blackstone Canal. Project
partners from state and federal agencies highlighted aspects of the
restoration project and a demonstration of the gear works will be given.
From the left:
Julie Woods, Chair, Uxbridge Board of Selectmen, Jan Reitsma,
Executive Director of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National
Heritage Corridor Commission
Representative Jennifer Callahan, Ken Foley, Department of
Conservation and Recreation State Parks Deputy Director, John Pelczarski,
Department of Conservation and Recreation Blackstone River Valley District
Manager, Louise Redding, John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National
Heritage Corridor Commission Commissioner from Uxbridge
Congressman Richard Neal, Senator Richard Moore
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