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+Brief History of Northborough

Northborough was settled as the “North borough” of Marlborough in the early 1650s. In 1717, it was set off from Marlborough, becoming the north part of Westborough. In January, 1766, Northborough was incorporated as a town of its own.

In 1746, the first Meeting House was established under the name of The Church of Christ and became the center of all town activities, both religious and civic. Northborough had three Town Ministers, the first being Rev. John Martyn, who served from 1746-1767. His successor, the patriot and Harvard graduate, Peter Whitney, served the town until 1816. Rev. Whitney was followed by the Rev. Joseph Allen who served until 1873. Both Whitney and Allen were well-respected historians and authors of their day.

Northborough has been home to many famous statesmen, authors, soldiers, and financiers. Included are Amos Rice, who served with George Washington, and Cyrus Gale, who donated the building that now houses the Northborough Free Library.

Northborough, located along the thriving Boston Post Road and bisected by the Assabet River, has been home to various industries. Grist and saw mills gave way to iron and brick works. These, in turn, were succeeded by cotton and woolen mills as well as other commodities, leading up to the present-day electronics industry.

Through the centuries, Northborough has maintained its essential character while it continues to grow and prosper.

Town Profiles

Incorporated – January 24, 1766

Area - Total: 18.76 sq. mi.; Land: 18.54 sq. mi.; Water: .22 sq. mi.

Elevation - 300 ft; Top of Mt. Pisgah - 715 ft.

Persons Per Sq. Mi. – 774

Housing Total Households - 4,813 Persons Per Family - 3.02 Median Value Single-Family Home - $418,400 Tax Rate on Property (2009) - $13.76

Registered Voters (6/01/09) Democrat – 2,277 Republican – 1,568 Unenrolled - 5,867 Others - 32

Population (U.S. Census) 2000 - 14,013 1990 - 11,929 1980 - 10,568 1970 - 9,218 1960 - 6,687 1950 - 3,122

Population (Town Census) 2009 - 14,529 2001 - 14,185 1996 – 13,267

2000 Census Breakdown Male - 6,893 Female - 7,120

Demographics by Age 2000 1990 1980 0-19 4,330 3,481 3,811 20-34 1,988 2,649 2,635 35-54 5,112 3,895 2,692 55-64 1,213 969 696 65 & over 1,370 935 734

Median Age 37.4 34.3 29.2

Town Hall Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 7 a.m. - 12 noon

Official Town Website

www.town.northborough.ma.us

Town Licenses & Certificates

Contact the Town Clerk at 508-393-5001.

Property Tax Information

Contact the Assessor’s Office at 508-393-5005.

Dog Licenses

Renew before March 1 in Town Clerk’s Office or by mail.

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Voter Registration

By state law, registrations are closed 20 days before state or national elections, 20 days before town elections or annual town meetings, and 10 days before special town meetings.

Northborough residents 18 and older may register to vote year-round at the Town Clerk’s office, Monday through Friday.

Town Officials

Town Administrator John Coderre 508-393-5040/508-393-6996 (fax) Assistant Town Administrator Kim Hood Town Moderator Frederick A. George Board of Selectmen Jeff Amberson Fran Bakstran, Chr William J. Pantazis Dawn Rand Leslie Rutan

Officers of Worcester County

Clerk of Courts Dennis P. McManus

District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr.

Registrar of Deeds Anthony J. Vigliotti

Sheriff Guy W. Glodis

Register of Probate Stephen G. Abraham

State Officials Governor Deval Patrick Room 360, State House Boston, MA 02133 617-725-4005 www.mass.gov State Senators

James Eldridge (Pct. 3) Room 213-A, State House Boston, MA 02133 617-722-1120/617-722-1089 (fax) James.Eldridge@state.ma.us or

Walker Building 255 Main St., Room 106 P.O. Box 1110 Marlborough, MA 01752 508-786-3040/508-786-1969 Harriette Chandler (Pct. 1, 2, 4) Room 312-D, State House Boston, MA 02133 617-722-1544/508-617-722-1357 Harriette.Chandler@state.ma.us State Representatives Harold P. Naughton, Jr. (Pct. 1,2,3,4) Room 174, State House Boston, MA 02133 617-722-2877/978-368-8458 (fax) Rep.HaroldNaughton@hou.state.ma.us or

200 High Street, First Floor Clinton, MA 01510 978-365-1955/978-368-8485 (fax)

National Officials U.S. Senators Paul G. Kirk, Jr. (Interim) 2400 JFK Federal Bldg. Boston, MA 02203 http://kirk.senate.gov 617-565-3170 or 317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-4543 Senator_Kirk@kirk.senate.gov John F. Kerry One Bowdoin Square, 10th Floor Boston, MA 02114 http://kerry.senate.gov/ 617-565-8519 or

Room 218, Russell Senate Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2742 U.S. Congressman James McGovern 438 Cannon Building Washington, DC 20515 mcgovern@hr.house.gov 202-225-6101/202-225-5759 (fax) or

255 Main Street, Room 104 Marlborough, MA 0l752 508-460-9292, 508-460-6869 (fax)

The results of upcoming elections may affect the representation of elected officials.

Register to Vote

Town Clerk’s Office Town Hall, 2nd Floor 63 Main Street Northborough

508-393-5001

Election Hours: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. for town, state, & national elections.

Polling Places

Precinct 1: Proctor School Precinct 2: Lincoln St. School Precinct 3: Peaslee School Precinct 4: Zeh School

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LICENSES, PERMITS, & CERTIFICATES

� Town Clerk: Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Dog Licenses, Hunting & Fishing Licenses, Marriage Licenses, Burial Permits, Raffle & Bazaar Permits, Doing Business As (DBA) Certificates

� Board of Health:, Food Services, Plumbing & Septic Installation or Repair, & Stable Permits

� Selectman’s Office: Auctioneer & Peddler Licenses, Liquor & Common Victualer Licenses, & Flammable Liquids/Hazardous Materials Storage Licenses

� Fire Department: Blasting, Tank Installation/Removal, Underground Storage, Alarm Installation/Renovation, Sprinkler Installation/ Renovation, Propane Storage, Black Powder, Smokeless Powder, Oil Burner, Fireworks, Brush Burning, & Hazardous Materials Storage

� Police Department: Pistol Permits, FID Cards, Street Closings, & Street Openings

Town Services Accounting..................................................508-393-5003 Jason Little, Town Accountant Wendy Ricciardi, Assistant Administrator’s Office ...............................508-393-5040 John W. Coderre, Town Administrator Kim Hood, Assistant Town Administrator Diane Wackell, Executive Assistant M.J. Fredette, Executive Assistant Assessors ...................................................508-393-5005 Diane O’Connor, Principal Assessor Sue Reagan, Assessors Assistant Mary Carey, Assessors Assistant Board of Health...........................................508-393-5009 Jamie Terry, Health Agent Louise Leo, Administrative Assistant Sarah Roach, Administrative Assistant Building .......................................................508-393-5010 Bill Farnsworth, Building Inspector Fred Lonardo, Assistant Louise Leo, Administrative Assistant Sarah Roach, Administrative Assistant Cable…………………………………………..508-393-6195 Kathy Dalgliesh, Cable Access Director D.P.W./Water/Sewer/Cemetery/Parks .......508-393-5030 Kara Buzanoski, Director Lynda LePoer, Administrative Assistant Robbie Powers, Administrative Assistant Dog Officer..................................................508-842-8208 Claudia McGuire Engineering.................................................508-393-5015 Fred Litchfield, Town Engineer Debbie Grampietro, Administrative Assistant Family & Youth Services ...........................508-393-5020 June David-Fors, Director Karen Kazarian, Clinician Kathy Brumby, Office Assistant

Fire Department .....................................................508-393-1540 Dispatch................................................................508-393-1515 David Durgin, Fire Chief Debbie Bent, Administrative Assistant Food Pantry................................................ 508-393-6897 Susan Seppa, Director Library ........................................................ 508-393-5025 Jean Langley, Director MIS/GIS Department .................................. 508-393-1524 David Kane, Director John Sabatini, Assistant Recreation .................................................. 508-393-5034 Allison Lane, Director Michelle Lyseth, Administrative Assistant Town Planner ............................................. 508-393-5019 Kathy Joubert Debbie Grampietro, Administrative Assistant Police Department ..................................... 508-393-1515 Mark Leahy, Police Chief Karen Taylor, Administrative Assistant Recycling Commission ............................. 508-393-8514 Betty Tetreault Senior Center ............................................. 508-393-5035 Kelly Burke, Director Nancy Dragon/Anne Jackson, Office Assistants Jocelyn Ehrhardt, Outreach Coordinator Tax Collector.............................................. 508-393-5045 June Hubbard-Ward, Treasurer/Collector Cheri Cox, Assistant Elaine Dell’Olio, Assistant Tax Collector Marijane Pescaro, Financial Assistant Town Clerk ................................................. 508-393-5001 Andrew Dowd Teresa Kelly, Assistant Veteran’s Agent ......................................... 508-393-5024 Richard Perron

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Town Government Meeting Schedule & Contacts Appropriations Committee As Needed Selectmen’s Meeting Room at 7:30a.m. John Coderre .................508-393-5040 Board of Assessors As Needed Assessor’s Office Diane O’Connor ...........508-393-5005 Board of Health 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m. Conference Room B Jamie Terry.....................508-393-5009 Board of Selectmen 2nd & 4th Monday at 7 p.m. Selectmen’s Meeting Room Diane Wackell ...............508-393-5040 Cable TV Advisory Committee As Needed Town Offices Kathy Dalgliesh.............508-393-6195 Cemetery Commission 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Cemetary Building and 3rd Wed. in Feb., May, Aug. & Nov. in DPW Office at 7:00 p.m. Kara Buzanowski…….508-393-5030 Community Affairs Committee 3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m. Conference Room B Virginia Simms George ... 508-393-2541 Community Preservation Committee 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Conference Room B Kathy Joubert………508-393-5019 Conservation Committee 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. Conference Room B Fred Litchfield...............508-393-5015 Council on Aging 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. Senior Center Kelly Burke ....................508-393-5035 Cultural Council As Needed Conference Room C Terry Crean....................508-393-5040

Earth Removal Board 1st Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Conference Room B Fred Litchfield...............508-393-5015 Elderly & Disabled Taxation Fund Committee As Needed Town Offices June Hubbard-Ward…..508-393-5045 Financial Planning Committee As Needed Town Offices – 7:00 p.m. John Coderre .................508-393-5040 Fire Department 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m. Fire Station David Durgin ................508-393-1540 Groundwater Advisory 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Conference Room B Fred Litchfield...............508-393-5015 Historical Commission 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Conference Room C Normand Corbin--------508-393-5040 Housing Authority 1st Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Colonial Village Comm. Room Lynne Moreno………....508-393-2408 Housing Partnership 3rd Thursday at 7:00 Conference Room C Kathy Joubert…….…508-393-5019 Industrial Development Commission 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. as needed Selectmen’s Meeting Room Kim Hood…………...508-393-5040 Library Trustees 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Library Jean Langley...................508-393-5025 Municipal Code & Bylaw Committee As Needed Town Offices Lorraine Leland………508-393-5040

Northborough School Committee 1st Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Robert E. Melican Middle School Superintendent’s Office....508-486-5115 Open Space Committee 1st Thursday at 7 p.m. Conference Room B Kathy Joubert ................508-393-5019 Parks & Recreation Commission 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Recreation Center Allison Lane...................508-393-5034 Personnel Board 4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. as needed Selectmen’s Meeting Room Kim Hood......................508-393-5040 Planning Board 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. Conference Room B Kathy Joubert ................508-393-5019 Recycling Committee As Needed Town Offices Betty Tetreault...............508-393-8514 Regional School Committee 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Algonquin Reg. High School Library Superintendent’s Office....508-486-5115 Scholarship Committee 1st Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Conference Room C Laurie Klein…………..508-393-5040 Water & Sewer Commission 1st Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Selectmen’s Meeting Room Kara Buzanowski ..........508-393-5030 Youth Commission 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m. Conference Room B June David-Fors............508-393-5020 Zoning Board of Appeals 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Selectmen’s Meeting Room Richard Rand……..…..508-393-5019

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Northborough Extended Day Programs (NEDP, INC.)

Non-Profit, tuition-based, after-school program for grades K-5 that takes place in the cafeteria at each of the

four elementary schools in town and is held from school dismissal to 6 p.m. Before-school care is offered if

enrollment numbers are met. It is licensed through the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC.)

Lincoln St. School 508-393-3441 Proctor School 508-393-7932

Peaslee School 508-393-0090 Zeh School 508-393-8427

For further information, contact Lois Kirk or Cindee Morin at 508-393-7020 or visit NEDP’s website at

www.town.northborough.ma.us (access under Town Departments).

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Schools - Public

Central Office

Charles E. Gobron, Superintendent of Schools Ewa Pytowska, Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Jean Tower, Director of Technology Barbara E. Goodman, Director of Special Ed./ Student Support Services

53 Parkerville Road, Southborough 508-486-5115/508-486-5123 (fax)

www.nsboro.k12/ma.us Grades K-5

Lincoln Street School � 76 Lincoln St.

Principal: Beth Ludwig Secretary: Linda Flanigan www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/lincoln 508-351-7030 Peaslee School � 31 Maple St.

Principal: Scott Bazydlo Secretary: Linda Brannon www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/peaslee 508-351-7035

Proctor School � 26 Jefferson Rd.

Principal: Margaret Donohoe Secretary: Maryanne Lavallee www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/proctor 508-351-7040

Zeh School � 33 Howard St.

Principal: Susan Whitten Secretary: Linda Brandt www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/zeh 508-351-7048

Grades 5-8 Robert E. Melican Middle School – 145 Lincoln Street

Principal: Patricia Montimurro

Secretaries: Cathy Luby/Karolyn Lanciault

508-351-7020 www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/melican

Grades 9-12

Algonquin Regional High School � 79 Bartlett St.

Principal: Tom Mead Secretaries: Alice Lotoski/Bonniee Dodson 508-351-7010/508-393-9226 (fax) Absence Line: 508-351-7008

www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/algonquin

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School

215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough 01752

Principal: Mark Hollick Secretary: Catherine Berg 508-485-9430/508-460-3472 (fax) www.assabettech.com

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Schools – Private/Parochial/Preschools

Al-Hamra Academy (Preschool-8) 435 South Street, Shrewsbury 508-845-7000

Church of the Nativity Community Nursery School 45 Howard St. 508-393-1210

Cornerstone Academy (K-4) 5 Oak Ave. 508-351-9976

Creative Learning Preschool (The) 10 Southwest Cutoff 508-393-9122

Doe-Rey-Me Preschool 295 Crawford St. 508-393-6360 Goddard School 10 Davis St. 508-393-0805

Tiny Tomahawks at Algonquin Regional High School 79 Bartlett St. 508-351-7010

St. Bernadette School (Preschool-8) 266 Main St. 508-351-9905 Zeh Integrated Preschool 33 Howard St. 508-393-4378

Places of Worship [located in Northborough unless otherwise noted]

Church of Christ 456 W. Main St. 508-393-7988

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) 240 Hemenway St., Marlborough www.lds.org 508-460-0606 Church of the Nativity (Episcopal) 45 Howard St. www.churchofthenativity.org 508-393-3146

Congregation B’Nai Shalom (Reformed) 117 E. Main St., Westborough www.cbnaishalom.org 508-366-7191

First Parish Church, Unitarian Universalist 40 Church St. www.firstparishnorthboro.org 508-393-6422 First United Methodist Church 120 W. Main St., Westborough www.firstumchurch.org 508-366-4910

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 419 Main St. 508-393-1339

Rice Memorial Church (Baptist) 85 Lincoln St. www.ricechurch.org 508-393-3481

Seventh-Day Adventist Church 30 Brigham St. www.northborough22adventchurchconnect.org

508-393-6577

St. Bernadette Church (Catholic) 266 Main St., P.O. Box 743 www.stb-parish.org 508-393-2838

St. Rose of Lima Church (Catholic) 244 W. Main St., P.O. Box 685 www.saintroseoflima.com 508-393-2413 Trinity Church (UCC/American Baptist) 23 Main St., P.O. Box 241 www.trinitynorthborough.org 508-393-8156

Northborough School Committee

Nancy W. Berglund Joan Frank

Shirley Lundberg Susan Sartori

Stephen Witkowski

Algonquin Regional School Committee

Paul Butka Susan Dargan Joan Frank

Kathleen Harragan Polutchko Dan Kolenda Jack Kessler

Shirley Lundberg John Reynolds Susan Sartori Lynne Winter

Cancellations/Delayed School Openings

There are several options: The District Web Site @

http://www.nsboro.k12.ma.us or the automated calling system – One Call Now or

via Local TV and Radio Stations

Please do not call the school or police station

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Town & Support Services ALANON/ALATEEN Family Services 24-hour meeting information. 508-791-3431

Alcoholics Anonymous

100 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01615 508-752-9000 (call for meeting times & places)

Assabet Valley Area Family Network Parenting workshops, playgroups, enrichment classes, parent support groups,

information & referrals for families with children 0-5 years of age. Call to receive free newsletter. 169 Pleasant St., 2nd Floor, Marlborough, MA 01752 508-485-0085

Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers & More

An organization for sequencing women – mothers who have altered their career paths to take care of their children.

Whitney Place, 238 West Main St., Northborough www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org

Northborough COA Van Service (in cooperation with WRTA) Provides regional transit services for senior citizens & the disabled for medical

appointments, employment, shopping, recreation, etc. P.O. Box 46, Northborough 508-752-9283 Press 2 Bay Path Elder Services, Inc. Home care & related services enabling older people to live independently &

comfortably at home while promoting well-being & dignity. Many Bay Path services are free, others are based on ability to pay and some are offered on a fee-for-service basis.

33 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough www.baypath.org 508-573-7200

Community Meals

Food & fellowship offered every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Hearty, nutritious meal served at no charge. All are welcome!

Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough 508-393-8156

LaLeche League International Educates & supports breastfeeding mothers (non-profit). Unitarian Universalist Church of Westborough 64 W. Main St., Westborough www.lalecheleague.org

M.A.D.D. - Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Non-profit, grassroots organization looking for effective solutions to drunk driving & underage drinking; support for families of victims.

Central MA Chapter, 200 Friberg Pkwy., Westborough www.madd.org 508-836-9923

MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers Provides an opportunity for mothers and young children to come together for

fellowship, learning, & fun. First United Methodist Church, 120 W. Main St., Westborough www.mopswestboro@tripod.com

Northborough Council on Aging

Maintains & improves quality of life for mature citizens of community. Northborough Senior Center 1 Centre Dr., Northborough 508-393-5035 (Jerry Anderson)

Helping Hands Association, Inc. (formerly District Nurses)

Loans “free” durable medical equipment to Northborough residents. Coordinates Thanksgiving & Christmas “Helping Hand” meal & gift distribution program for families & senior citizens in need.

P.O. Box 383, Northborough 508-393-8763 (Marcia Roman)

Northborough Family & Youth Services Provides support through crisis intervention, counseling, mental health

assessments, trauma response, application assistance to fuel and food programs. Also serves as centralized information source for social services referrals to local, state and federal programs.

Town Hall, 63 Main St., Northborough 508-393-5020 (June David-Fors)

Northborough Food Pantry

Distribution of supplemental food to Northborough residents who have acute need or limited income.

Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m./Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Town Hall (Lower Level), 63 Main St., Northborough 508-393-6897 (Susan Seppa)

Northborough Housing Authority

26 Village Dr., Northborough 508-393-2408 (Lynne Moreno)

Northborough Senior Center Transportation, shopping trips, meals-on-wheels. 1 Centre Dr., Northborough 508-393-5035 (Kelly Burke)

RUOK (Are You OK?) Program

Computerized alert system for senior citizens. Subscribers are called daily, at designated time.

Northborough Police Station, 211 Main St., Northborough 508-393-1515 (Bill Toomey)

STOP (Special Teams on Patrol) Citizen volunteers, working with the Police Department, patrol neighborhoods

becoming the eyes & ears of our community. STOP Team members sponsor community informational meetings & outreach programs for children.

Northborough Police Station, 211 Main St., Northborough 508-393-1515 (Officer Nathan Fiske, Sr.)

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Civic

American Legion Vincent F. Picard Post #234 (Auxiliary & Sons of) 1st Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. http://cmdr.picard 402 W. Main St., Northborough 508-393-3641 (Joseph Drummond)

Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce

Provides leadership which promotes business well being & economic development opportunities through a cooperative and integrated approach with business, community, and government resources. Westborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Southborough

33 Lyman St., Suite 6, Westborough 508-836-4444 (Barbara Clifford)

Friends of the Northborough Library

Plans & conducts programs of interest to adults and children. Northborough Library, 34 Main St., Northborough 508-393-5025 (Melanie Magee)

Friends of the Northborough Senior Center Plans fund-raising activities to support activities of senior citizens. Open to all

residents. Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., Northborough 508-393-5035 (Adrienne Cost)

Knights of Columbus

Catholic gentlemen committed to exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, & defense of the priesthood.

St. Rose of Lima, 244 W. Main St., Northborough www.kofc.org Newcomers’ Club of Northborough Non-profit organization offering opportunities to socialize & contribute to the

community. Open to all residents. www.northboroughnewcomers.org Northborough Education Foundation

Non-profit organization; enrich, enhance, & extend support to Northborough public schools, ARHS, & greater community.

P.O. Box 1094, Northborough jkane@charter.net (John Kane)

Northborough Fire Fighters’ Association (Richard Sargent)

Professional Firefighters of MA Local 3057(Patrick McManus)

Northborough Explorer Post #25(Doug. Pulsifer/Jeff Legendre) Northborough Fire Dept., 11 Pierce St., Northborough www.town.northborough.ma.us 508-393-1537

Northborough Garden Club

Promotes active interest in gardening, horticulture, conservation & beautification of home & community.

1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Senior Center (except January & July)

P.O. Box 923, Northborough http://sites.google.com/site/northboroughgardenclub/ Northborough Historical Society Dedicated to increasing appreciation of town’s rich & varied history. 4th Thursday of each month P.O. Box 661, 50 Main St., Northborough www.northboroughhistsoc.org 508-393-6298 (Ellen Racine)

Northborough Junior Woman’s Club

Non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life in community through volunteer efforts. Open to all women in Northborough. 4th Tuesday each month (September - May)

P.O. Box 81, Northborough www.northborojuniors.org Northborough Lions Club Non-profit, volunteer organization committed to making a difference in the

lives of people everywhere. Open to adult men & women in Northborough. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. AJ’s Italian Restaurant, 411 West Main St., Northborough www.lionsclubs.org Northborough Police Association

Northborough Police Station, 211 Main St., Northborough 508-393-1515

Northborough Woman’s Club

Open to all women in Northborough and surrounding towns who are interested in community service.

2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. (September - May) Northborough Fire Station, 11 Pierce St., Northborough 508-393-8097 (Louise Houle)

Rotary Club of Northborough

Open to business & professional leaders of the community. Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. The Westside Grille, Rte 9, Northborough www.NorthboroughRotary.org

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Cultural

Arts Alliance Non-profit local arts agency committed to providing opportunities for

community members to participate, share, and learn through cultural activities. 155 Apsley St., Hudson 01749 www.upwitharts.org 978-562-1636 Assabet Valley Mastersingers

Provides cultural enrichment through quality performances of major choral masterworks and the opportunity for local talented singers to perform.

Dr. Robert Eaton, P.O. Box 911, Northborough www.avmsingers.org 978-562-9838 (concert information) 508-481-8164 (interested singers)

Calliope Productions, Inc. A year-round, non-profit theatre company founded in 1982 that serves the

needs & interests of audiences and performers in the Central Massachusetts region.

150 Main St., P.O. Box 581, Boylston, MA 01505-1928 www.calliopeproductions.org 508-869-6887

Interboro Community Band

Volunteer adult band; performs regularly in Central MA area. Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m. Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St., Northborough www.interboroband.org 508-754-1787 (Phil)

Northborough Area Community Chorus

Adult chorus; meets Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Anthony Volpe, Musical Director Algonquin Regional H.S., 79 Bartlett St., Northborough www.nacc.net/index.htm 508-393-7307 Northborough Art Guild

4th Tuesday of each month at Northborough Historical Society 508-393-2343 (Ellen Racine)/508-842-2072 (Dot Hunt) P.O. Box 1024, Northborough, MA 01532 http://northboroartguild.tripod.com Northborough Contra Dance

3rd Saturday each month (September - May) First Parish Church, Unitarian Universalist 40 Church St., Northborough http://jonweinberg.com./northboro 978-365-3883 (Jon Weinberg) Northborough Cultural Council Awards grants in support of public programs promoting excellence, access, education,

& diversity for all age groups in community. 508-393-5040 (Terry Crean) Northborough/Southborough Music Association

Committed to supporting music programs at middle and high school levels. Algonquin Regional High School 79 Bartlett St., Northborough www.nsma.info 508-351-7010

Others Corvettes Unlimited

A social club designated to the enjoyment of Corvettes. 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Westside Grill, Rte. 9, Westborough, MA www.corvettesunited.com

G.O.A.L. Official state firearms association of Massachusetts. 37 Pierce St., P.O. Box 567, Northborough 508-393-5333 www.goal.org

The Fresh Air Fund

Give a city child a break this summer.

Share your heart & home with a Fresh Air Child.

www.freshair.org

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Museums

Children’s Science/Discovery Museums (Acton)

978-264-4200/www.discoverymuseums.org

Higgins Armory Museum (Worcester)

508-853-6015/www.higgins.org

EcoTarium (Worcester)

508-929-2700/www.ecotarium.org

Old Sturbridge Village (Sturbridge)

508-347-3362/www.osv.org

Worcester Art Museum (Worcester)

508-799-4406/www.worcesterart.org

Worcester Historical Museum (Worcester)

508-753-8278/www.worcesterhistory.org

Music

Boston Pops (Boston)

617-266-1492/www.bso.org

Boston Symphony Orchestra (Boston)

617-266-1492/www.bso.org

Central Mass Symphony Orchestra (Worcester)

508-754-1234/www.tuckermanhall.org

Mechanics Hall (Worcester)

508-752-5608/www.musicworcester.org

Music Worcester (Worcester)

508-754-3231/www.musicworcester.org

DCU Centrum Centre (Worcester)

508-755-6800/www.centrumcentre.com

Theatre

Calliope Productions (Boylston)

508-869-6887/www.calliopeproductions.org

Southborough Players (Southborough)

508-485-4424/ www.southboroughplayers.org

Worcester Foothills Theatre (Worcester)

508-754-3314/ www.foothillstheatre.com

Other

Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides (Douglas)

508-476-2664/www.breezysummer.com

Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Worcester)

508-753-6087/www.massaudubon.org

Butterfly Place (The) (Westford)

978-392-0955/www.butterflyplace-ma.com

Davis’ Farmland & Mega Maze (Sterling)

978-422-6666/ www.davisfarmland.com

Garden in the Woods (Framingham)

508-877-7630/ www.newfs.org

Hebert Candy Mansion (Shrewsbury)

508-845-8051/www.hebertcandies.com

Roger Williams Park Zoo (Providence, RI)

401-785-3510/www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org

Southwick’s Zoo (Mendon)

800-258-9182/www.southwickszoo.com

Tower Hill Botanic Garden (Boylston)

508-869-6111/www.towerhillbg.org

Worcester Shark Hockey (Worcester)

508-922-0500/ www.sharkssahl.com

Museum Passes at Northborough Free Library The Northborough Free Library has the following museum passes available. Please reserve them in advance by calling 508-393-5025 X 6. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Children’s Museum Garden in the Woods Museum of Science Tower Hill Botanic Garden Davis’ Farmland Higgins Amory Museum Mystic Aquarium Trombetta’s Farm Indoor Discovery Museums Mass. State Parks New England Aquarium Mini-Golf EcoTarium Museum of Fine Arts Roger Williams Park Zoo Worcester Art Museum Wheelock Family Theatre

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Recreation Department Programs

The following is a partial listing of the Recreation Department programs. You may visit their Website (www.northboroughrecreation.com) for information.

Preschool Programs

Club Assabet Camp (ages 4-5) - summer only

Craft Class (ages 2-5 w/adult)

Dance Class (ages 3-6)

Gymnastics (ages 3-5)

Music Class (ages 3-6)

Swimming Lessons - summer only

(ages 1-3) Mass Health & Fitness, Shrewsbury (ages 3 & up) Lake Chauncy, Westborough

T-Ball Instructional Program (ages 4-7) - summer only

Grade School Programs

Archery (grades 5-8)

Craft Class (grades 1-3)

Drama Class (grades 3-5)

Ice Skating (ages 6-12)

Kayaking Clinic (ages 10 & up)

Kool Kids Camp (grades K-5) - summer only

Let’s Play Sports Camp (grades 1-8) - summer only

Play Soccer Camp (grades 1-6) - summer only

Skiing (ages 6 & up)

Slow Pitch Softball (Girls) (grades 3-5) - summer only

Swimming Lessons (ages 3 & up) Lake Chauncy, Westborough

Tae Kwon Do (ages 6-12)

Tennis Lessons (grades 2-8)

Yoga (grades 1-3)

Middle School Programs

Archery (grades 5-8)

Field Hockey Clinic (grades 6-9)

Kayaking Clinic (ages 10 & up)

Lacrosse Clinic (Boys) (grades 7-9)

Lacrosse Clinic (Girls) (grades 7-9)

Let’s Play Sports Camp (grades 1-8) - summer only

Play Soccer Camp (grades 1-6) - summer only

Slow Pitch Softball (Girls) (grades 6-9) - summer only

Teen Scene Camp (grades 6-8) - summer only

Tennis Lessons (grades 2-8)

Program Information

Programs change seasonally, so please refer to the web site at www.northboroughrecreation.com or pick up a brochure at the Recreation Office (Town Hall) or the Northborough Free Library.

Recreation Office: 508-393-5034

Lake Chauncy Beach Passes

Purchase summer beach passes at Northborough Recreation Department for Lake Chauncy

(Lyman St., Westborough).

Summer Swimming Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

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Parks & Recreation Facilities

Ellsworth-McAfee Sports Complex (South St., Rte. 135) Picnic tables & pavilion, gazebo, fields, snack shack, basketball & volleyball

courts, playground, ⅓ mile exercise & walking track, bocce courts and skateboard park.

Assabet Park (South St., Rte. 135 - near center of town) Playground for ages 1-6, picnic tables, splash pad, & basketball courts.

Splash Pad (Assabet Park) Summer; Mon.-Fri. noon - 6 p.m. Howard Street Park (at Howard St. & Church St., near Zeh School) Playground & Softball Field.

Memorial Field (East Main St.) Little League & adult-size fields; snack shack & picnic tables.

Adult & Teen Programs

Basketball (Men’s) - year-round pickup games

Body Sculpting - strength and toning program for women

Kayaking Clinic - 1-day clinic at Lake Chauncy

Kickboxing - combines aerobics, karate, & boxing

Softball (Men’s)

Softball (Women’s)

Volleyball (Competitive Co-ed) - year-round pickup games

Water Exercise - summer program at Mass Health & Fitness

Yoga - breathing, posture, balance, and relaxation exercises

Other Youth Programs (Northborough Recreation Dept. has no responsibility for the following youth programs.)

Boy Scouts

Cub Scout Packs for boys, grades 1-5. Boy Scout Troops for boys, grades 6 through age 18. Member of Knox Trail Council, Framingham (Tri River District).

www.ktc.bas.org Explorer Post No. 25

High school students learn about Fire Department and participate in Fire Department Auxiliary.

Northborough Fire Department 508-393-1537(Douglas Pulsifer/Jeff Legendre) Girl Scouts Scouting programs for girls, grades K-12. Member of Girl

Scouts of Montachusett Council, Worcester. Elaine Fite, fitefamily@charter.net Hockey - Starhawks of Hudson, Milford & Northborough

Starts with Learn-to-Skate program for 4-year olds and continues through high school.

www.starhawks.net

Northborough Youth Baseball /Softball Season begins mid-April; registration begins in January. Leagues start at ages 6 and up; summer leagues ages 8 and up. www.northboroughbaseball.org Northborough/Southborough Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading

Open to youth ages 7-13; August 1 - mid-November. www.jrthawks.com Northborough Youth Basketball Girls and boys, grades 1-8; registration in early October. Information & registration forms sent home through schools. www.eteam2.com/northboroughbasketball Northborough/Southborough Youth Lacrosse Open to girls grades 5-8 and boys ages 9-14. Season runs March - June. www.nsyla.org (for boys) or www.nsgla.org (for girls) Northborough Youth Soccer Two seasons: fall & spring; levels of play: Under 6 -18. www.nysa.net

Conservation Areas

For further information go to Northborough Trails at www.town.northborough.ma.us Algonquin Regional HS Trail Carlstrom II Forest Carney Park/Cold Harbor Trails Area Edmund Hills Little Chauncy & Cedar Hill Trail Mt. Pisgah Watson Park Trails Area Yellick Conservation Area

RECYCLING INFORMATION

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE @ www.town.northborough.ma.us

Trash is collected weekly & recycling collected twice a month at curbside. The following items may be recycled:

PAPER (place in paper bags except where noted)

Newspapers, Magazines, Catalogues, Phone Books Junk Mail, White and Colored Paper

Paperboard: cereal boxes, milk and juice boxes with caps removed Cardboard: flatten to no larger than 2’x2’; tie & place under bin

CONTAINERS Glass Bottles/Jars: any color and size, must be rinsed and lids and caps removed. Metal Food Cans/Aluminum Foil & Tins Non-Deposit Cans: labels may stay on; no paint or aerosol cans PLASTIC CONTAINERS ONLY Labeled 1-7

DROP OFF RECYCLING

� Hazardous Waste: Drop-off program in fall � Yard Waste: Drop-off leaves, grass, & other easily raked material (no plastic bags) � Christmas Trees: Remove tinsel, twine, ornaments, nails, etc

.

For Dates and Times--Visit WebSite or Channel 11(Charter)/Channel 31 (Verizon)

Local Zip Codes

Auburn........................................................................01501 Grafton .......................................................................01519 Hudson.......................................................................01749 Marlborough.............................................................01752 Milford.........................................................................01757 Natick ..........................................................................01760 North Grafton..........................................................01536 Northborough..........................................................01532 Shrewsbury............................................................01545-6 Southborough...........................................................01772 Westborough............................................................01581 Worcester...................01601-10, 01612-15, 01653-55

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles www.mass.gov/rmv

Worcester Registry of Motor Vehicles

611 Main Street, Worcester Monday - Wednesday/Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 - 5 p.m.

Framingham Registry of Motor Vehicles

office has been closed. There is a Natick Express Registry office located at the Eastbound Masspike

Natick Service Plaza. See website for details

What Happens if a Police Officer Stops Your Vehicle?

For pamphlet & information, call the Northborough Police Department at 508-393-1515.

Northboro Junior Woman’s Club, Inc. P.O. Box 81 Northboro, MA 01532 http://njwcma.tripod.com

PRE-SORTED STANDARD

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

NORTHBOROUGH, MA

PERMIT NO. 99

Northborough Resident Northborough, MA 01532

Recycling Information

For complete details, visit our website at www.town.northborough.ma.us or contact the Engineering Dept. at 508-393-5015.

Trash is collected weekly & recycling collected twice a month at curbside. The following items may be recycled:

PAPER (place in paper bags except where noted)

Newspapers, Magazines, Catalogues, Phone Books Junk Mail, White and Colored Paper

Paperboard: cereal boxes, milk and juice boxes with caps removed Cardboard: flatten to no larger than 2’x2’; tie & place under bin

CONTAINERS Glass Bottles/Jars: any color and size, must be rinsed and lids and caps removed. Metal Food Cans/Aluminum Foil & Tins Non-Deposit Cans: labels may stay on; no paint or aerosol cans PLASTIC CONTAINERS ONLY Labeled 1-7

DROP OFF RECYCLING: For Dates/Times--Visit WebSite or Channel 11(Charter)/Channel 31 (Verizon)

� Hazardous Waste: Drop-off program in fall � Yard Waste: Drop-off leaves, grass, & other easily raked material (no plastic bags) � Christmas Trees: Remove tinsel, twine, ornaments, nails, etc.

What Happens if a Police Officer Stops Your Vehicle?

For pamphlet & information, call the Northborough Police Department at 508-393-1515.

Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles www.mass.gov/rmv

Worcester Registry of Motor Vehicles

611 Main Street, Worcester Monday - Wednesday/Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 - 5 p.m.

Framingham Registry of Motor Vehicles office has been closed. There is a Natick Express Registry office located at the Eastbound Masspike

Natick Service Plaza. See website for details

Community Resource Guide � 2009

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Community Calendar

January

� Winter Ball - dinner and dancing at the White Cliffs to promote community spirit; sponsored by Community Affairs Committee

March

� Game Dinner - sponsored by Lions Club; held at the American Legion Hall

� Pancake Breakfast - sponsored by Rotary Club; held at Lincoln Street School

� Town Egg Hunt - sponsored by Junior Woman’s Club; held at Assabet Park

April � Town Cleanup - co-sponsored by Woman’s Club & Community Affairs Committee

� Town Meeting - begins on 4th Monday in April; held at Algonquin Regional High School

� Baseball Opening Day - starts with a parade along Main Street to Memorial Field; continues with day-long activities

May � Town Election - held on 2nd Monday in May at the four elementary schools

� Memorial Day Parade - starts on Main and Hudson Streets; includes dedications at cemetery and war memorials throughout town

June � Big Truck Day - sponsored by Recreation Dept. and DPW; held at Algonquin Regional High School

� Senior Citizen Picnic - sponsored by Rotary Club

� Junque Day - sponsored by Recycling Committee; held at Melican Middle School

� Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament - held at Juniper Hills Golf Course

� Art Show - sponsored by Art Guild; held at Northborough Historical Society

� Book Sale & Basket Raffle - sponsored by the Friends of the Northborough Library; held at Northborough Free Library

July and August � Summer Concerts - sponsored by the Community Affairs Committee

September � St. Bernadette’s Fall Festival - 2 days of food, games, raffles, & music; fun for all ages � Applefest Weekend - 3-day celebration, includes street fair, road race, Apple Pie Café, parade, and fireworks � Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament - held at various golf courses

October � Fire Prevention Fair - fire safety & information fair; sponsored by Northborough Fire Department

November � Harvest Craft Fair - craft fair sponsored by Junior Woman’s Club; held at Melican Middle School

� Harvest Dinner - free turkey dinner for all seniors 65 years and over; sponsored by Lions Club; held at Lincoln Street School

� Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - sponsored by Northborough Clergy Association; held at alternate locations year to year December � Annual Tree Lighting Celebration

� Mistletoe Mart - sponsored by and held at Trinity Church