Genzyme Genetics sold to LabCorp

Business - Local Company News Written by Webmaster   
Tuesday, 14 September 2010 11:38

From the LabCorp press release:

LabCorp Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Genzyme Genetics

BURLINGTON, N.C., Sep 13, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Laboratory Corporation of America(R) Holdings (LabCorp(R)) (NYSE: LH), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which LabCorp will acquire Genzyme Genetics, a business unit of Genzyme Corp. (NASDAQ: GENZ), in an all cash transaction valued at $925 million. Net of expected income tax benefits, less acquisition-related expenses, the acquisition has a net cash cost to LabCorp of approximately $795 million.

"Genzyme Genetics is among the premier genetics and oncology laboratories in the United States. It has an excellent clinical reputation, a track record of growth and innovation and outstanding people," said David P. King, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LabCorp. "This acquisition will substantially expand our capabilities in reproductive, genetic, hematology-oncology and clinical trials central laboratory testing. The acquisition of Genzyme Genetics provides us with an unprecedented opportunity for revenue growth in our key strategic focus areas of esoteric testing and personalized medicine."

 

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Vote Today - State Primary Elections Info 2010

Politics - General News and/or Opinion Written by Webmaster   
Monday, 13 September 2010 12:48
STATE PRIMARY ELECTIONS TODAY
7 am - 8 pm 

Please go vote,
do your precinct proud!


POLLING PLACES

 

Precinct 1: Gibbons Middle School Gym, 20 Fisher Street (Map)
Precinct 2: Hastings Elementary School Gym, 111 E. Main Street (Map)
Precinct 3: Gibbons Middle School Gym, 20 Fisher Street (Map)
Precinct 4: Mill Pond Int. School, 6 Olde Hickory Path (Map)
Precinct 5: Mill Pond Int. School, 6 Olde Hickory Path (Map)

 

Precinct Numbering Map

If you are not sure where to cast your vote, call the Town Clerk’s office at 508-366-3020. Town Clerk’s Office Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs.: 8 am – 5 pm, Tues: 8 am – 8 pm; Fri: 7:30 – noon.

You may also visit http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php hosted by the Elections Division of the Commonwealth, to find out what precinct you're in and where to vote.

State 2010 Primary Vote
September 14, 2010 

Here's some info on the main contested races:

Contested Federal Races

Position Democrat Republican
Third Congressional District
Representative in Congress 
James P. McGovern
(uncontested, incumbent) 
Robert J. Chipman
Robert A. Delle
Brian J. Herr
Martin A. Lamb
Michael P. Stopa

Contested State Races

Position Democrat Republican
Treasurer  Steven Grossman
Stephen J. Murphy
Karyn E. Polito
(uncontested) 
     
Auditor Suzanne M. Bump
Guy Glodis
Mike Lake
Mary Z. Connaughton
Kamal Jain
     
Worcester County Sheriff Scot J. Bove
Thomas J. Foley
Lewis G. Evangelidis
(uncontested) 

 

Non-contested races of Local Interest 

On the state senator/representative level, there are no contested primary races for Westborough.  The candidates are/will be:

Representative in General Court

District Democrat Republican
Precincts 1 & 4
(Eleventh Worcester District)
Dennis Leary (withdrawn, who will be replaced by Kevin Byrne) Matt Beaton
     
Precinct 2
(Eighth Middlesex District)
Carolyn Dykema (incumbent)  no candidate submitted
     
Precincts 3 & 5
(Ninth Worcester District)
Tim Dodd George Peterson (incumbent)

Senator in General Court

District Democrat Republican
Middlesex & Worcester District Jaime Eldridge (incumbent) George M. Thompson

 
   

Westborough Girl Scout Open Registration Fall 2010

Recreation - Girl Scouts in Westborough Written by Webmaster   
Sunday, 12 September 2010 16:30

WESTBOROUGH GIRL SCOUT OPEN REGISTRATION

The Westborough Girl Scouts will have open registration on Sunday, September 12. It will be held at 6 p.m. at the Evangelical Congregational Church, West Main Street.

This information session is for parents and guardians only.

Registration fee is twelve dollars for girls and adults. Troop placement is dependent on available leadership. Adult volunteers will be registered that evening as well.

Westborough Girl Scouts has over three hundred girls in twenty-nine troops for all grades. Girls can be involved in many different new Pathways in the new programming model. Troops meet twice monthly and participate in service unit activities. Volunteer training is available through the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts.

For information call Judy Wilchynski, Service Unit Manager, at 508-870-1895

 
   

3rd Annual Westborough Scouting Day - Sat. Sept. 11, 9-12pm Tufts Machine

Recreation - Scouting in Westborough - General Information Written by Webmaster   
Friday, 10 September 2010 20:15

   

WESTBOROUGH SCOUTING DAY SEPTEMBER 11

The third annual Westborough Scouting Day will be held on Saturday, September 11th. It will be held at the Tufts Machine Lot, East Main Street from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Venture Crew and Explorer Post 85 will be on hand with demonstrations, exhibits and hands on activities. Registration for Cub |Scouts and Boy Scouts will be accepted at the event. For information call Paul at 508-898-9576.  

Girl Scout registration will be held on Sunday, September 12 at 6 p.m. It will be held at the Evangelical Congregational Church, West Main Street. Girl Scout troops are for girls in grades kindergarten to twelfth grade.  For information on Westborough Girl Scouts please call Judy at 508-870-1895.  

The event allows the community to come ask questions of girls, boys and adults involved in all of the programs.

Westborough Scouting programs have over 800 members from grades kindergarten to twelfth grade.


 
   

Hooray for Books Open House - Wed Sep 8

Westborough Today - Event Articles Written by Webmaster   
Tuesday, 07 September 2010 22:32

Hooray for Books!
FALL Open House

Wednesday,pro
September 8th
from 10-2:00
89 Hayden Rowe (Rte 85)
Hopkinton, MA

Come visit our classroom,
hear about our programs,
meet our staff,
see our birthday party room & hear about party options and
let your child participate in a fun craft (or come solo.)

Food & drinks will not be served.

Please park carefully behind the hedges if need be!

Hooray for Books is an educational enrichment program that focuses on teaching children to read, ' with a side of cooking!'  Programs are available for kids ranging from toddler years up to 11 years old.

You can "have your cake and eat it too" when it comes to creating a happy student!

At Hooray for Books® we offer weekly classes aimed at turning "regular" children into AVID READERS! Imaginations RISE as they are introduced to engaging literature tied into ever-changing themes. Our chefs in training then SIFT through new learning challenges posed to them. And finally, we BLEND it all together by making a masterpiece in our classroom kitchen.

Our secret ingredient? We use humor (by the cupful) to make the lessons and learning come to life so that each student leaves with a delicious and lasting memory of the lesson and the learning! All this while mom/dad takes advantage of 90+ minutes of useable time!

Visit their web site at http://www.hoorayforbooks.com/

 
   

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