Members of Westborough Girl Scout troop 30859 recently met with Irene Hatherley, principal of Mill Pond School, to discuss the school's use of Styrofoam trays.

The girls are working on their Bronze Award for Junior Girl Scouts. It is the highest award for fourth and fifth graders. It shows a girl has made a promise to help others, improve her community and world, and become the best she can be.

The girls are planning to inform the community about the hazards of Styrofoam and the reduction of it in the school system. A tri fold educational brochure will be distributed to community locations over the next few weeks. They are hopeful to have a presence at the October town meeting and talk with attendees.

For information on joining the Westborough Girl Scouts call Judy at 508-870-1895.

Pictured left-to-right are: Katie May Howarth, Emma Martin, Megan Donaty, Marisa Papagelis and Irene Hatherley, principal of Mill Pond School

The Westborough Woman's Club recently installed new officers for the 2010 to 2012 term. Reggie Mead was elected president, Carol Black is Vice President, Elaine Moore for treasurer, Susan Stoddard is Recording Secretary and Anita Wales is Corresponding Secretary. In addition, Kathie Wong and Barbara Nickley were elected for a three year term on the Board of Directors. Other members of the Board of Directors are Priscilla Federici, Kay Wentzell, Alberta Milhem and Pat Karpacz.

The club has open membership for any woman 18 years and older living in any community. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday from October to April from 12-2 p.m.

For membership information please call Kathie at 508-366-0902. Club information may be obtained by calling Reggie at 508-366-1822. The club is beginning its ninety fourth year of community service. It is a member of the General Federation of Women's Club, www.gfwc.org, and the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Massachusetts, www.gfwcma.org

(pictured in photo: Reggie Mead (left) President 2010-2012 Westborough Woman's Club and Judith Wilchynski, Past President)

[received 11:01am 17-Sep-2010; please note the contact invitation is intended for parents of students at Gibbons  - webmaster]

Good Morning,

This is a Connect-Ed message from Jack Foley, Interim Principal of Gibbons Middle School.

Earlier this morning a several teachers heard a loud noise and saw a bright flash of light. We immediately contacted the Westborough Police Department and initiated our preliminary safety response protocols. WPD quickly responded, investigating both the trails behind the school and the utility poles adjacent to the school. Fortunately, National Grid was in the area and confirmed that a squirrel was responsible for the blown fuse on the utility pole at the intersection of Gary Circle and Fisher St. I am pleased to report that this incident did not interrupt classes or instructional time.

Should you have any questions regarding this incident please contact me directly at Gibbons Middle School at 508-836-7740.

John E. Foley
Interim Principal
Gibbons Middle School

Maynard Street will be closed to thru traffic Sept. 15 - 17 between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm.

It will remain open only to local residents, school buses, and emergency vehicles.

If you have any questions regarding this project, call the Engineering Division of the DPW at 508-366-3076 or send e-mail to: lallain@town.westborough.ma.us.

A copy of the formal announcement  from the town is included below.