The
Un-Common Theatre Company and Bay Colony Productions to Present
"Peter Pan - The Musical"
Foxboro,
MA - The enduring tale of "Peter Pan" has captured the
imaginations of children and adults for over one hundred years
and during the weekends of November 27th and December 4th the
magic and wonder of Neverland will descend upon the Orpheum
Theatre, Foxboro, Ma.
The
adventures of "the boy who wouldn't grow up" begins
after the Darling children, Wendy (Kelly Newton of Mansfield,
Ma), Michael (Andrew Purdy of Franklin, Ma) and John (Conor
Bunker of Walpole, Ma) are tucked away in bed and, supposedly,
sound asleep. That's when Peter Pan (Nicole Cayer of North
Providence, RI) and Tinkerbell fly through the nursery window
and whisk them away into the night. Of course, they end up in
that amazing place called Neverland, where their adventures
include encounters with the Lost Boys, an exotic princess named
Tiger Lily (Laura Gustafson of Attleboro Ma) and the
terrible Captain Hook (Daniel Kozar of Franklin, Ma) with his
band of pirates. It's up to Peter to save his friends from the
evil pirate and get them safely back to bed.
Based
on J.M. Barrie's famous children's story (published in 1911),
this musical production will feature the magic of flying,
provided by the world renowned Flying by Foy. Flying by Foy is
the same company that flew Mary Martin's Peter Pan character on
Broadway in the 1950s, and has successfully impressed audiences
around the world with productions including the Broadway hits
"Billy Elliott", Mary Poppins" and
"Wicked".
Performances
will be held at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro on Friday November
27 and December 4 at 7:30 pm, Saturday November 28th and
December 5th at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday November 29th and
December 6th at 2:00 pm.
Tickets
are $24 for adults, $22 for students and seniors (65+) and $18
for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased 24/7
on-line at Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com)
or by calling (800) 838-3006.
For
Un-Common members' preferred seating, Group Tickets, Bay Colony
Patrons' tickets and handicapped tickets, please contact the
Orpheum Theatre Foxboro Box Office at (508) 543-ARTS(2787). Box
office hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 12 noon to 6pm and
Wednesday and Friday, 12 noon to 4pm.
From
Mansfield, MA: Katie Armstrong (Indian),Madison Benoit
(Lost Boy), Maya Blodgett
(Lost Boy), Joni Driscoll, (Lost Boy), Samantha Eddy (Lost Boy),
Anna Ferrari (Indian),
Alex Fullerton (Pirate), Daniel Fullerton (Lost Boy), Ethan Ham
(Lost Boy), Andrew
Kassler (Lost Boy), Matt Kassler (Lost Boy), Olivia Losiewicz
(Indian), Logan Marks
(Pirate), Julia Mullert (Lost Boy), Elizabeth Warner (Lost Boy)
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The
Un-Common Theatre Company Announces
2009-10 Season of Improv Soup Shows
October
26, 2009 - Improv Soup, the Un-Common Theatre Co's
improvisational comedy troupe, is made up of teenagers from all
over southeastern Massachusetts & Rhode Island. Improv Soup
was started in 1998 by Christa Crewdson, who remains the Soup
director today.
The
Soupians perform one Friday a month at 7:30 P.M. in the Burrell
School auditorium, Morse St. in Foxboro, Ma. Tickets to a night
of improvisational comedy costs $3 for students and $5 for
adults.
2009-10
Season of Shows:
October
30th, 2009
November 13th, 2009
December 18th, 2009
January 15th, 2010
February 12th, 2010
March 19th, 2010
April 9th, 2010
May 7th, 2010
June 4th, 2010
For
more information check the website at www.improvsoup.org
or call (508)698-3098.
LOCAL EVENT
David
Francey Brings His Songs and Stories
from Canada to the Rose Garden
October
15, 2009 - Mansfield, MA - His Scottish roots are evident, but
his songs trace the landscape, history, and people of his
adopted country... Canada. He’s a singer and storyteller whose
songs of the St. Laurence Seaway, farms, rail lines, and a
hardscrabble life are intensely moving. As a result, David
Francey has won three Juno Awards... the Canadian equivalent of
the American Grammy's.
David Francey
Francey
will be making his first-ever appearance at Mansfield's Rose
Garden Coffeehouse on Saturday, October 17. Doors will open at
7:30 pm for the 8:00 pm concert. Appearing with Francey and also
serving as his accompanist will be Craig Werth, a New Hampshire
writer and musician who sings of Newfoundland, whales, and, as
he says, "other natural wonders."
David
Francey was born in 1954 in Ayrshire, Scotland, where as a paper
boy he got his first taste of the working life. He learned to
read at an early age, and by age eleven was devouring the
newspapers he delivered. This helped establish his interest in
politics and world events while developing the social conscience
that forms the backdrop of his songs.
He
was twelve when his family immigrated to Toronto. He says he can
trace his love of the land, the history, and the people of his
adopted country to weekend family drives exploring southern
Ontario. Music played a large part in these family outings. They
sang traditional Scottish tunes as they drove through the
Canadian countryside. Dad and sister Muriel sang melody, while
mother and David sang harmonies.
His
love for Canada grew with travel. He hitched across the country
three times, then thumbed his way to the Yukon. This attachment
surfaces in his songs of factory life, farms, the St. Lawrence
Seaway, and eking out a living. He grew to understand the people
while working in Toronto train yards, the Yukon bush, and as a
carpenter in the Eastern Townships.
These
experiences color his first CD, "Torn Screen Door,"
with songs like "Hard Steel Mill," "Gypsy
Boys," and "Working Poor" and his second,
"Far End of Summer," with "Highway,"
"Flowers of Saskatchewan," and "February Morning
Drive." His most recent of 8 albums, "Right of
Passage," won a 2008 Juno Award.
Craig
Werth will open for Francey and accompany him on several
instruments. Since October 2006, Werth has served as the
accompanist/co-arranger for Francey and produced his
award-winning "Right of Passage" album.
The
Rose Garden Coffeehouse is held at The Congregation Church, 17
West Street on the South Common in Mansfield, MA. The
all-volunteer staff serves an assortment of non-alcoholic drinks
along with home-baked dessert items in a cozy, candlelit,
listening room environment. The Rose Garden is
wheelchair-accessible and is now in its 21st year of providing
outstanding live, acoustic music.
Tickets
for the David Francey performance on Saturday, October 17, are
$13 in advance and $15 at the door and may be reserved in
advance at www.rosegardenfolk.com. Doors open at 7:30 pm for the
8 pm show and patrons are urged to come early for best seating.
Complete information on this event and upcoming concerts is
available by calling 508-699-8122 or by visiting the website at www.rosegardenfolk.com.
This Cape home is filled with charm!
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Living Area: 1638 sq ft
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Morning Crash on 495 Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Injured more...
On
September 27th, the Old Colony Model Railroad Club of Raynham,
MA will hold it's eighth annual model railroad show and sale.
The show will be held at the Taunton Holiday Inn on Myles
Standish Blvd in the Myles Standish Industrial Park in Taunton,
Exit 9 from Route 495, from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Admission is $4
for Adults, children under 12 and scouts in uniform, free.
Food
and beverage will be available for sale. Show is handicapped
accessible and there is plenty of free parking. Dealers from
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Maine will be
present. A number of operating layouts will be on display. For
more information contact Dennis Ingalls at (508) 285-3963 or
email dingalls@comcast.net.
You'll fall in love
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the end of a residential neighborhood, this end unit sits on a
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Bedrooms: 3
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Mass
House GOP Caucus Announces
New Political Initiative and Website
September
18, 2009 - Massachusetts House Republican Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) is pleased to announce the launching of the House Republican Caucus' political website,
MassHouseGOP.com. The website is aimed to give the caucus a political voice on the web, to help grow the caucus, and inform voters there is hope from one party rule, domination and corruption of our state government.
The site features the Phoenix Initiative which is an effort to help the Mass Republican House PAC and House GOP candidates in the November 2010 election. The symbol was carefully chosen as a sign of a rebirth and hope during these dark and dire times for the Commonwealth and from the abuse of the process by the overwhelming Democratic Majority in the state legislature. More than ever the citizens of Massachusetts need the Republicans to rise up from the ashes and provide a stronger two party system of checks and balances at the State House.
Leader Jones said,
"MassHouseGOP.com and the Phoenix Initiative is an unprecedented move by our caucus. We are in an unprecedented situation in unprecedented times and we need to step up our efforts to make the case to voters in 2010 that positive change will only happen if more Republicans are elected to the House of Representatives. Our backs are against the wall and the abuse and arrogance of one party domination of the state legislature has only brought corruption and abuse to our legislative
process.
Leader Jones along with Representative Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn) worked extensively on the creation of the website and initiative project. "We owe it to the people of this state regardless of their political affiliation to fight as hard as we can to elect more Republicans. The Democrats in the House have continually shown they are not responsible with the overwhelming power they wield. We are the party which offers hope for good government, a strong economic recovery, and fiscal responsibility." said Frost.
Brent Andersen, Republican State Committeeman and Treasurer of the Mass Republican Party along with Rob Eno and Michael Rossettie of the Red Mass Group were given an advanced viewing of the site. "When I saw this new site, I was thrilled by the potential it will have in electing more Republicans to the House," said Andersen. Eno, owner and operator of
RedMassGroup.com commented, "This is very exciting to see the House Republicans pushing back hard and joining us in full force in this important battle on the internet." Rossettie, Editor of the Red Mass Group added, "I love the Phoenix Initiative. This is a creative way to rally support for this just cause and the symbolism is right on the money. They did a great job in putting this together."
The site features all 16 House Republican members and will also list House GOP candidates for 2010. There is an online donation feature to help the Mass Republican House PAC and the site will be used to hook up candidates with volunteers. The site will be also used to help inform the general public on the need for Two Party checks and balances. Headlines for the House Republican Blog, the Capitol View Live, will be updated in real time on the site.
Tri-Town
Chamber Supporting Business Growth in Mansfield
Left to
right - Representative Jay Barrows, Board of Director of
TTCC, Kara Griffin, Executive Director, Ed Tartufo, VP of
Economic Development of TTCC, Steve Krom, Vice President and
General Manager, AT&T New England; Diana Ortiz, AT&T
Mansfield Store Manager, Peter Nixon, AT&T Director of
Sales, Pam Goodman, President of the Chamber of Commerce
Office Hours
Announced for Mansfield, Norton and North Attleboro
September
8, 2009 - State Representatives Elizabeth "Betty"
Poirier (R-North Attleboro) and F. Jay Barrows (R-Mansfield)
have announced that they will be holding office hours for the
month of September on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at the
following locations.
Representatives
Poirier and Barrows will be holding joint office hours for the
Towns of Mansfield, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in Room 3AB,
Mansfield Town Hall and Representative Steven D’Amico
(D-Rehoboth) will join them for Norton Office Hours to be held,
from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m, at the Selectmen’s Meeting Room,
Norton Town Hall.
In
addition to the joint office hours, Representative Poirier will
be holding office hours in the Town of North Attleboro, also on
Thursday, September 10, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in
the Selectmen’s Meeting Room, North Attleboro Town Hall.
All
constituents are welcome to come and meet with them to discuss
state government issues or any other matters of concern. No
appointment is necessary.
LOCAL
EVENT
Kids Day and
Treasure Hunt at Winslow Farm
September
2, 2009 - Norton, MA - Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, located
at 37 Eddy Street in Norton, has rescheduled KIDS DAY to
Saturday, September 5, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Kids can enjoy our
annual Treasure Hunt, crafts and games, face painting and more.
Admission is $7.00 for both adults and children; kids under 2
are free. Pony rides will be available for an additional $5.00.
For further information
or directions to the farm, please contact Winslow
Farm phone at 508-285-6451, or by email at wnslofrm@aol.com.
Norton
Singers Announce Open Auditions for Fall Production
Joseph
and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Norton
Singers announces open auditions for Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat. Auditions for adults interested in roles
or chorus will be held on Tuesday August 25 or Thursday August
27 at the Chartley Methodist Church on S. Worcester Street in
Norton, MA, starting at 7:00 p.m. The production also features a
children's chorus (ages 10 and up). Auditions for children will
be on Wednesday September 9 at 7:00 p.m., also at Chartley
Methodist Church.
All
auditioners should prepare 16 bars each of a ballad and an
up-beat tempo song, and should bring sheet music.
The
popular musical by the famed musical theater team of Andrew
Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is based on the "coat of many
colours" story in The Book of Genesis. It features such
well-known numbers as “Any Dream Will Do” and “Those
Cannan Days.” Performance dates for the production are
November 13,14 and 15, with rehearsals starting on September 1
on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
The
musical will be directed by Judee Bottomley, with Musical
Direction by Anthony- Alexander Torelli.
The
TPC Boston is going green for the Deutsche Bank Championship!
All of the bottles
are being recycled and all proceeds will be going to local food
pantries. I'm putting together a green team to help with this
huge undertaking. We are looking for volunteers to help
sort recyclables on site at the tourney. It is not a
glamorous job but, it is great for the environment and the perks
are super!
We are looking
for volunteers Friday, September 4th through Monday, September
7th. Volunteers will work from 7-12 but we are very
flexible. Volunteers will receive a "go green"
t-shirt, parking, a meal voucher and admission to the tourney.
Volunteers who work more than one shift will receive 2 passes to
the tournament!
If you would like to
volunteer or get additional information on going green at the
TPC please contact Michelle Petersen at petefam4@comcast.net.
LOCAL NEWS
Barrows
Posts Perfect Voting Record Casts
210 Roll Call Votes This Year
August
11, 2009 - Boston, MA - House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones,
Jr. congratulated State Representative Jay Barrows yesterday for
achieving an impressive voting record so far this legislative
session.
State
Representative F. Jay Barrows
The
Mansfield Republican participated in all 210 roll call votes
held this year, a 100% voting record, casting votes in favor of
a number of reforms relative to pension and ethics while voting
against controversial issues such as the sales tax increase.
"Jay
is an incredibly committed member of the Massachusetts House of
Representatives," said Representative Jones. "He works
tirelessly on behalf of his constituents and is a great ally to
the people of his district. I am proud to work alongside such a
great legislator."
"Perfect
attendance as a State Representative during these economic times
is nothing less than essential," said Representative
Barrows. "Being present for the discussions and votes that
affect my constituents is critical, I am proud to have done just
that. More importantly, is that the people in Foxborough,
Mansfield and Norton, can be assured that I'm always advocating
for the needs of the District, both in Boston and in the
communities. Fighting for important issues such as increasing
local aid, public safety, and lowering taxes continue to be at
the top of that list."
Formal
sessions are expected to resume after Labor Day.
Con Man
Scams Mansfield Supermarket
Suspect
opened broken register, took cash
Invite
Colleagues, Friends, Spouses, and Employees. Tickets are on sale
through the Chamber for comedian Louis Ramey - Date: Thursday,
August 13, 2009 at 8:00pm. Place: Showcase Live at Patriot Place
Tickets: $20.00, 75% of proceeds goes to the Chamber Call Kara
Griffin at 508-339-5655 to purchase tickets (we can mail them out
to you or they can be picked up at our Mansfield office on 15 West
Street.) credit card, check or cash accepted.
Seminar:
Time Management for Business
Our August Business Over
Breakfast will be put on by Jen Vondenbrink of Life Simplified,
she will be speaking about Time Management for Business. What Do I
Do Next? Do you have a million to-do's? Is your head
spinning?
STOP!
It's time for you to get control over your calendar and create
some breathing space. Come spend the morning learning how to
focus on your roles versus your to-do's. The space you
create will lead to a good night's sleep, more time with your
family or even time to do what you want to do.
Date
& Time: Wednesday, August 12th, 7:45am-9:00am.
Location:Chamber Offices at 15 West Street, Mansfield. Free to
Chamber Members, call to reserve your seat! $10 non-members.
RSVP:508-339-5655 or office@tri-townchamber.org.
Business
Advice at the Chamber all Day!
August
12, 2009 - All Day, call for an appointment at the Massachusetts
Small Business Development Center (MSBDC). Tricia White will be
available at our offices to offer counseling to businesses of all
sizes. MSBDC is funded through state grants and is an excellent
resource for your business, this is Free advice. Appointments
areconfidential, schedule by calling: 508.673.9783 x104. Do not
need to be a Chamber member to take advantage of this resource.
Business
After Hours
The
Chambers next Business After Hours will be hosted by Mansfield
Bank, 80 North Main Street in Mansfield. Be prepared to network
with 50-70 potential new clients or contacts.
Date
& Time: Tuesday, August 18th 5:00 - 7:00pm
RSVP: 508-339-5655 or office@tri-townchamber.org.
Free to Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce Members and $10 for
Non-Members.
Advanced
LinkeIn Seminar is Back!
The
focus of this seminar is to help people understand what they can
do on LinkedIn after they've set up their profile. How Do I
Get LinkedIn? If you've set up a profile on LinkedIn and then
asked yourself "Now what?" This workshop is for you.
Come learn how to gain more contacts and why that's important.
Brainstorm ways to generate leads from LinkedIn with other class
participants. Most of all learn how to access the over 43 million
LinkedIn users to build your business.
RSVP:
call 508-339-5655 or office@tri-townchamber.org.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 26th, 7:45 - 9:15am
Location: Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce: 15 West St. Mansfield
SAVE
THE DATE
Community
Oktoberfest 09, Tuesday October 6, 5:00-7:00pm
Last
year 450 people sampled amazing food from 22 restaurants which
raised $5400 for our 3 communities food pantries (Foxborough,
Mansfield and Norton). The Chamber is happy to announce we will be
running the event again this year, with the support of a new
sponsor, The Shops at Chestnut Green in Foxborough! 20 spots for
restaurants still available. Interested restaurants should call
508-339-5655.
LOCAL NEWS
DA
Sutter, Bristol County Leaders To Support Dangerous Bill
July
27, 2009 - District Attorney Sam Sutter and a host of
other community leaders from throughout Bristol County
and the state will be testifying before the Joint
Judiciary Committee Monday afternoon in support of a
bill filed by Sen. Mark Montigny which aims to allow
district attorneys throughout the state to request
dangerousness hearings for those charged with illegal
gun crimes.
The
testimony is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. in the Gardner
Auditorium at the Massachusetts State House.
The
legislation, Senate Bill No. 1748, was filed by Sen.
Montigny shortly after the Supreme Judicial Court ruled
on May 4, 2009 that District Attorney Sutter's use of
the dangerousness statute to attempt to hold those
defendants charged with illegal gun crimes without bail
for 90 days was not what the Legislature intended.
Sen.
Montigny's legislation would simply put back into the
dangerousness statute what the SJC took out.
In
order to send out a clear and resounding message,
District Attorney Sutter instructed his prosecutors,
from the day he started as the new District Attorney in
January 2007, to ask for these dangerousness hearings
every single time someone was arrested and charged with
a gun felony. Combining this with other aggressive
new policies, such as rapidly prosecuting those held
after a finding of dangerousness within the 90 days
allowed by the statute, District Attorney Sutter set
about trying to change the landscape concerning gun
violence in Bristol County.
Bristol
County DA Sam Sutter
After
28 months of implementing these policies and working
closely with our county's police chiefs and mayors,
the results were eye opening. New Bedford experienced
a 33 % decline in reports of shots fired during this
time period and went for a five month stretch from
November of 2008 until April of 2009 without a single
shooting. Fall River saw a 34% decline in
reports of shots fired and Taunton a 29% decline.
But
in its May 4th ruling, the SJC said carrying an
illegal firearm is "passive and victimless."
The court said there is no substantial risk of harm to
another in the illegal possession, but the substantial
risk is in the use.
District
Attorney Sutter and many others who believe those who
carry illegal firearms are a danger to the public's
safety have two main criticisms of the Court's
decision: one logical and one empirical.
First, logically, by the time a firearm is being used
to commit a crime, the risk is over and the harm has
begun. And, second, empirically, over 95% of the
shootings in Bristol County over the past two and a
half years have been committed by illegal firearms.
Since
the SJC's decision on May 4th, gun violence in Bristol
County has sadly begun to climb. In New Bedford,
over the past eight weeks, three people have been
killed by firearms and eight others have been shot and
wounded. Fall River has also seen four recent
shootings and Taunton has been home to several reports
of shots fired.
"The
possibility of a connection between the change in my
approach necessitated by the SJC's decision and the
rise in gun violence is inescapable. The fear
criminals had of immediate and lasting incarceration
for carrying an illegal gun has been greatly
eroded," District Attorney Sutter said.
"That is why our legislature must act now to put
back in the dangerousness statute those three gun
felonies which the SJC said are not presently covered.
The Legislature has shown it can act quickly when the
need is urgent. Last year in Massachusetts, 105
people were killed by gun violence. What could be more
urgent than that?"
LOCAL NEWS
Mansfield
Father Charged with Murder of 6-Year-Old Daughter
July 24, 2009 - Mansfield, MA - At
approximately 4:05 a.m. today Mansfield police responded to 93
Chilson Ave. where they found 6-year-old Kaitlynn Griffin
deceased.
Her father, Kristopher Griffin, 35, of 93 Chilson Ave. and 85
Weir St., Mansfield, was arrested by state and local police
shortly after the incident. He is charged with murder.
Mr. Grffin will be arraigned today in Taunton District Court.
Facts of the case will be detailed during today's
arraignment.
Latest
Video - Added 7/25/09 8:04am
LOCAL NEWS
FACES
OF REMEMBRANCE: Taunton
Exhibit Honors Fallen Soldiers
First EEE
Positive Mosquito Sample Identified in Massachusetts
Health
officials remind residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito
bites
July
22, 2009 - Boston, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Public
Health (DPH) announced that Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been
detected in a mosquito sample in Massachusetts for the first
time this year. The mosquito sample was collected on July 16, in
the town of Freetown, located in Bristol County.
There
have been no human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) or Eastern
Equine Encephalitis (EEE) identified so far this year.
In
2008, there was one human case of EEE; however there were 13
cases with 6 deaths from 2004 through 2006. EEE is usually
spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. EEE
is a serious disease for all ages and can even cause death.
"This
is the first reminder that EEE is circulating in our
environment" said DPH State Epidemiologist, Dr. Al DeMaria
"Southeastern Massachusetts has historically borne the
brunt of EEE."
People
have an important role to play in protecting themselves and
their loved ones from illnesses caused by mosquitoes.
Avoid
Mosquito Bites
Be
Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours. The hours from dusk to dawn
are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider
rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or
early morning.
Clothing
Can Help Reduce Mosquito Bites. Wearing long-sleeves, long
pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away
from your skin.
Apply
Insect Repellent when Outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET
(N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR
3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)]
or IR3535 according to the instructions on the product
label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two
months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30% or
less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not
be used on children under three years of age.
Mosquito-Proof
Your Home
Drain
Standing Water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water.
Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes
to breed by either draining or discarding items that hold
water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any unused
flowerpots and wading pools, and change water in birdbaths
frequently.
Install
or Repair Screens. Keep mosquitoes outside by having
tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors.
More
information is available on the DPH website: www.mass.gov/dph/wnv. Information
about West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis is also
available by calling the DPH recorded information line at
1-866-MASS-WNV (1-866-627-7968), or the Epidemiology Program at
617-983-6800.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Modern Auto
Body, Brockton -
Owned & Operated by Local Resident
July
22, 2009 - Modern Auto Body in Brockton is owned and operated by
Fran Fistori of Norton. Mr. Fistori lives in Norton with his
wife and three children. He is active in the community and helps
to coach Little League and football in the town.
Mr.
Fistori began his business in 1983 in a small rented garage.
After two years he purchased the property at 561 N. Montello
Street and began construction on the current facility. Modern
Auto Body employees 15 full-time employees and is now in the
midst of another expansion. All employees are ASE Certified and
I-CAR trained. The shop utilizes the latest equipment. Modern
Auto body takes all the worries away from your auto accident
down to the smallest details like making sure the paint color is
a 100% match.
Fran
and his staff will help walk you through your claims process
from beginning to end. The shop will come and pick your vehicle
up if necessary and will return your vehicle detailed inside and
out.
Located
in the beautiful neighborhood of Maple Commons, just one glance
at this 4 bedroom Colonial home & you can clearly see a
great pride of ownership. Curb appeal is in full effect with the
well-manicured lawn & beautiful walkway. Imagine coming home
& enjoying all this property has to offer from the bright
& sunny kitchen, complete with hardwood floors, oak
cabinets, granite counters & island, to the gas fireplace
living room. Master bedroom with lots of closet space. Finished
lower level. Great access to highways & train.
July
16, 2009 - Mansfield, MA - If you are looking for something to
do this Summer, be sure to check out what the Mansfield Public
Library has to offer.
Mansfield
Family Fun Night 2009
Tuesday,
July 14 - 6-9 pm North
Main Street, Mansfield
Food,
games, crafts, activities and fun for all ages!
PHOTOS If
you have photos you would like to submit, email them to: news@mansfieldweb.com
LOCAL EVENT
The
Un-Common Theatre Company to Present
"Anyone Can Whistle"
July
14, 2009 - This July The Un-Common Theatre Company's Young Adult
performers will present the legendary cult show "Anyone Can
Whistle". This wacky, intelligent, highly unconventional
musical satire points ahead to Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking
work in the 1970s even as it keeps a foot firmly rooted in the
musical theatre's golden age.
An
absurdly funny fantasy by Stephen Sondheim & Arthur Laurents
("West Side Story" & "Gypsy"),
"Anyone Can Whistle" tells the story of a corrupt
mayoress (originally played by Angela Lansbury) who fakes a
miracle to revitalize her bankrupt town (through the resulting
pilgrim trade) and the ill-fated romance between the rational
nurse out to expose the fraud and the easy-going doctor
determined to enjoy the chaos it brings. In the end, the show
delivers a poignant message about the importance of the
individual in a conformist society but not before aiming its
still-relevant barbs at government, religion, science and
anything else that stands in its way! With its circus-like
atmosphere, "Anyone Can Whistle" features a dazzling,
melodic Broadway-style score which overflows with the youthful
energy of experimentation, consisting of one showstopper after
another.
Cora &
Her Boys: The Mayoress, Cora Hoover Hooper (Elise Pratt of
Rumford, RI) and her "Boys" Chief of Police Magruder
(Johnny Fullerton of Mansfield, Ma), Comptroller Schub (Matthew
Timmons of Canton, Ma) and Treasurer Cooley (Matt Hawley of
Norwood, Ma).
The
production is directed by the Moss Hart award winning Christa
Crewdson of Belmont, MA. Ms. Crewdson's Un-Common career
includes direction of over 30 plays including the acclaimed
productions of "Les Miserables - School Edition",
"Sweeney Todd" and "Rent". Ms.
Crewdson has taught theatre for the past 16 years including 5
years at the Qualters Middle School in Mansfield and 5 years at
Boston Latin where she also serves as Theatre Company Director.
Linda
Barbieri of Attleboro, Ma (Music Direction) and Chris Charig of
Arlington, Ma (Orchestra Direction) lend their musical expertise
to the intricate score.
Local
performers include:
From
Foxboro, Ma: Shannon Ballou (Mrs. Schroeder), Jeff Dietzel
(John & Ensemble)
From
Mansfield, Ma: Johnny Fullerton (Chief of Police Magruder),
Lloyd Hewitt (Ensemble), Rachel Johnston (Ensemble), Brittany
Robertson (Fay Apple), Emily Ruddy (Baby Joan Schroeder)
From
North Attleboro, Ma: Bridget Moriarty (Dr. Jane Osgood
& Ensemble)
From
North Easton, Ma: Gina Doherty (Ensemble)
From
Norton, Ma: Alex Cronin (Ensemble)
From
Sharon, Ma: Ariel Galford (Ensemble), Elyse Lewis
(Ensemble)
This
multi media event will be performed at The Orpheum Theatre in
Foxboro, Ma Thursday July 16th through Saturday July 18th at
7:30 p.m. and Sunday July 19th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets may be
purchased by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800) 838-3006 or
via the Web at www.BrownPaperTickets.com. Ticket Prices are in
advance Adult - $18.00, Senior/Student $13.00. Door ticket
prices will be Adult - $20 and Senior/Student $15. For
information on Handicapped and Un-Common Member tickets please
call The Un-Common Theatre Co. at (508) 698-3098.
The
Un-Common Theatre Co. is currently in its 29th season of
providing a safe, exciting and creative place for children and
adolescents to develop life skills through exposure to the
professional theatrical experience. For more information on the
Un-Common Theatre Co. and "Anyone Can Whistle", please
visit their website at www.uncommontheatre.org.
Play Wiz
Me: Nurse Fay Apple (Brittany Robertson of Mansfield, Ma) in
disguise encourages J. Bowden Hapgood (Billy Thompson of East
Boston, Ma) to "Come and Play Wiz Me"!
LOCAL NEWS
Tri-Town
Chamber of Commerce Shows Support to Local Business
July 9, 2009 - Foxboro, MA -
The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce showed their support to a local
business at a ribbon cutting celebration for Babels Paint &
Decorating Store at their new location in Foxborough at the
Shops at Chestnut Green.
Kara Griffin the Executive Director of the Tri-Town Chamber
of Commerce was on hand with 40 guests, who showed support for
the all business at the Shops at Chestnut Green and Babels.
Pictured
left to right: Marilyn Lewis of North Easton Savings Bank, Ed
Tartufo of Jack Conway Realty, Neenah Mehta of the Learning
Experience of Foxborough, Cameron MacNeil of Immediacom, Lisa
Jessick of Dream Dinners, Jeanne & Vic Babel, owners of
Babels Paint & Decorating Store, Ann Foley Collins of Glee
Gifts, Ingrid Williams of Sharon Credit Union, Feliz Betro of
Betro & Company. Photo by: Kara Griffin, Tri-Town Chamber of
Commerce
Senator
James Timilty, State Representative Jay Barrows present Vic and
Jeanne Babel certificates for their business at the Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony with the Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce.
Photo by: Kara Griffin, Executive Director of the Tri-Town
Chamber of Commerce
LOCAL EVENT
Psychic
Healing Arts Fair at Winslow Farm
July 9, 2009
- Norton, MA - Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, located at
37 Eddy Street in Norton, will be holding a Psychic
Healing Arts Fair, on Saturday, July 18, from 11am –
4pm.
Admission to
the farm is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children,
with children under 2 free. Most fees for readings are
$1.00 per minute for 15 or 30 minutes, some vary per
reader. The fair will include intuitives and mediums
offering Reiki healing, Aura photography, Tarot card
readings, Angel readings and Animal Communication
readings.
Food and
beverages will be available for sale.
For further
information or directions to the sanctuary, please visit
www.winslowfarm.com,
or contact Winslow Farm by phone at 508-285-6451 or
email info@winslowfarm.com.
July
7, 2009 - Norton, MA - On July 6 at 6:49pm, Norton Police
Patrolman James Cameron stopped a vehicle in the area of 194
South Worcester Street based on information that the vehicle
contained explosives. The operator, Jason M. Driscoll, 37, of
249 South Worcester Street Apt 3, Norton, confirmed to the
officer that explosives were in the vehicle. Driscoll was
then placed under arrest.
Norton
Police Detectives, the State Police Bomb Squad, the Norton Fire
Department, and the State Fire Marshall's Office were notified
and responded to the scene. That area of South Worcester Street
was closed for approximately four hours. CSX was notified to
stop all train traffic due to the tracks in close proximity to
the incident. Four residences in the immediate area were
evacuated.
The
State Police Bomb Squad used a robot to remove the device from
the vehicle and disrupted the device at 9:24pm. The device was
described as appearing to be homemade. The regional Hazardous
Materials Team was notified and responded to the scene.
Driscoll's residence was then searched. Chemicals and explosive
making materials were removed, tested by the Hazmat Team, and
confiscated.
No
one was injured in the incident.
The
Norton Police Department has recently received several reports
of explosions in this area. The area has also seen incidents of
mailboxes being exploded, with one incident sending metal
shrapnel into a residence and breaking windows.
Driscoll
was transported to the Norton Police Department and later to the
Bristol County House of Correction where he is being held on
$5,000 cash bail. Driscoll will be arraigned today in
Taunton District Court.
Driscoll
was charged with Possession of an Infernal Device.
LOCAL NEWS
Poirier:
Governor Patrick Sticking It to Greater Attleboro Area
July
7, 2009 - Boston, MA - Assistant Minority Whip Elizabeth Poirier
issued the following statement in response to the pending
closure of the RMV in North Attleboro:
I
am disappointed and angry to hear that the Patrick
Administration is planning to close the Registry of Motor
Vehicles branch in North Attleboro. Thousands of people depend
on the services of that branch and because of the incompetency
of Governor Patrick and his administration the members of my
district are going to suffer. For weeks, taxpayers have been
told if they are willing to pay a little more sales tax,
essential services would be spared during budget cuts. They were
clearly lied to. Not only is the sales tax about to increase a
dramatic 25%, but other fees and taxes are about to get raised
as well.
This
closing is going to be a terrible inconvenience for several
communities across the Greater Attleboro Area as motorists will
be forced to drive to Taunton or even as far as Brockton.
Governor Patrick may have the time and resources to take a day
off to go to the RMV, but my hard working constituents do not
have that luxury.
I
am encouraging area residents to send me letters, emails or
faxes expressing the inconvenience or hardship that this closure
will be on them. Once I receive all of the correspondence, I
will be presenting them to the Governor and the Registrar of
Motor Vehicles.
You can always find our latest Coupons by
clicking the "Coupons" link at the top of the page.
LOCAL NEWS
Office Hours
Announced for Mansfield, Norton and North Attleboro
June
25, 2009 - State Representatives Elizabeth "Betty"
Poirier (R-North Attleboro) and F. Jay Barrows (R-Mansfield)
have announced that they will be holding office hours for the
month of June on Friday, June 26, 2009, at the following
locations.
Representatives
Poirier and Barrows will be holding joint office hours for the
Towns of Mansfield, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in Room 3AB,
Mansfield Town Hall and Representative Steven D’Amico
(D-Rehoboth) will join them for Norton Office Hours to be held,
from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Selectmen’s Meeting Room,
Norton Town Hall.
In
addition to the joint office hours, Representative Poirier will
be holding office hours in the Town of North Attleboro, also on
Friday, June 26, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in the
Selectmen’s Meeting Room, North Attleboro Town Hall.
All
constituents are welcome to come and meet with them to discuss
state government issues or any other matters of concern. No
appointment is necessary.
Local Mortgage Rates - up
to $417,000
-
Published 6/24/2009 11:43AM
30
Year Fixed - 0 Pts w/Closing Costs
30
Year Fixed - 1 Pts w/Closing Costs
30
Year Fixed - 2 Pts w/Closing Costs
Institution
Name
Rate
APR
Payment
Per $1000
Rate
APR
Payment
Per $1000
Rate
APR
Payment
Per $1000
Notes
Crescent
Credit Union
5.750%
5.791%
$5.84
5.450%
5.581%
$5.65
5.250%
5.471%
$5.52
Rates
Accurate
as of 6/22/09
First
Citizens Fed. CU
5.625%
5.643%
$5.76
5.375%
5.483%
$5.60
5.125%
5.322%
$5.44
Effective
Date 6/24/09
Mechanics
Cooperative Bank
5.250%
5.327%
$5.52
5.000%
5.164%
$5.37
4.750%
4.999%
$5.22
Rates
as of 4/2/09
North
Easton Savings Bank
5.375%
5.384%
$5.60
5.250%
5.349%
$5.52
5.000%
5.188%
$5.37
Effective
Date 6/22/09
Sharon
Credit Union
5.750%
5.762%
$5.84
5.500%
5.603%
$5.68
5.250%
5.443%
$5.53
Rates
as of 6/11/09
Taunton
Federal CU
6.000%
6.046%
$6.00
5.750%
5.889%
$5.84
5.500%
5.730%
$5.68
Rates
Effective as of 6/19/09
Note:
These rates are compiled directly from each lender's web site
and should be used as a guide only. Rates are current as of time
published and are subject to change without notice. Since there
are many factors that reflect lending rates and rates change
daily, please contact the financial institutions individually
for the most current rates, down payment requirements, service
area, credit qualifications, etc. Financial Institutions: To list your rates here, email
us at news@townwebs.com
LOCAL EVENT
The
Un-Common Theatre Company to Present "Welcome to the Moon
and Other Plays"
Local
Talent Set to Take the Stage
June
24, 2009 - Mansfield, MA - The Uncommon Theater Company is
starting the summer with the staging of "Welcome to the
Moon and Other Plays".
From
the mind of Pulitzer Prize Winning playwright John Patrick
Shanley comes a collection of short plays that examine the full
scale of the human condition. Shanley, with a perfect blend of
humor and sincerity, shows the audience love and fear, joy and
pain, and a good old fashion western gunfight.
The
plays in the collection all shift from the cold reality of the
real world to the absurd humor of Shanley's imagination,
sometimes within a few lines. The first play, "The Red
Coat" takes the audience to a Brooklyn sidewalk where a
young man waits to expose his true feelings to a major crush,
Mary. Shanley reminds the audience just how difficult it is to
truly understand another human being. Suddenly, the second play
"Down and Out" places the audience in the middle of a
rundown apartment owned by the failing poet. His love holds the
key to his soul but a hooded figure means to ruin the poet's
life, by taking his library card and then his soul. "Let Us
Go Out into the Starry Night", the next play in the show,
involves a man plagued by ghosts and monsters and a women whose
only friend is a dummy. The pair meet and find that, through
being serious with each other, they are able to enter a
magically world of stars and planets.
Following
the ascent into the starry night, the audience lands down in
"Out West", a stereotypical wild western town. The
entire plot of a classic western is played out in just a few
pages. Out of the west and into Central Park, "A Lonely
Impulse of Delight" tells the tale of a man who wants to
fell his best friend that he is in love. This might seem
ordinary, if it were not for the fact that the man is in love
with a mermaid that lives in Central Park Lake. The show ends
with the title play "Welcome to the Moon". Shanley
ends the series in a Bronx bar where two old friends, Vinnie and
Steve, are meeting for the first time in years. However, Steve
has much more baggage than Vinnie expects and, with the entrance
of their old pals Ronnie and Shirley, hilarity and tragedy
ensues.
The
cast of six talented young actors assume multiple roles in these
complex and entertaining shows.
From
Mansfield: Nick Chris (Figure, Man, Brother, Ronnie), Josh
Primiano (John, Ghost/Monster, Jim, Stephen), Kelly Whelan
(Love, Woman, Girl, Sally)
From
Medfield: Michael Norton (Poet, Ghost/Monster, Barkeep, Vinnie)
From
Norwell: Elizabeth Kennedy (Mary, Ghost/Monster, Betsy, Shirley)
From
Upton: Chris O'Reilly (Ghost/Monster, Cowboy, Walter, Artie)
Director
Keith Pinault (Mansfield, Ma), Un-Common Alumni and Hofstra
University Sophomore, has provided inspired direction to this
cast helping the actors master their characters.
The
show will be performed in the Steps Off Broadway Theater, 799
South Main St, Bellingham, Ma on Thursday June 25th, Friday June
26th and Saturday June 27th at 7.30pm and on Sunday June 28th at
2pm.
Tickets
may be purchased by calling Brown Paper Tickets at (800)
838-3006 or on the Web at www.BrownPaperTickets.com.
Ticket
Prices are: In-advance Adult - $13.00, Student/ Senior -
$8.00 and at the door Adult - $15.00, Student/ Senior
$10.00. For group rates and for handicapped and member tickets,
call The Un-Common Theatre Co. at (508) 698-3098.
Due
to mature language this show is recommended for ages 16 and
older.
The
Un-Common Theatre Co. is currently in its 29th season of
providing a safe, exciting and creative place for children and
adolescents to develop life skills through exposure to the
professional theatrical experience. For more information
on the Un-Common Theatre Co. and "Welcome to the Moon and
Other Plays", please visit www.uncommontheatre.org.
LOCAL EVENT
Winslowshire
Renaissance Fair
Fundraiser for
the Animals of Winslow Farm
June
22, 2009 - Norton, MA - Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, located
at 37 Eddy Street in Norton, will be holding a Renaissance Fair
on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Join
us and be taken back in time where storytellers and magicians
hold you captive, where music can be heard from every corner of
the land and where elaborate costumes create a sense of majesty
and fun. Musicians, singers and dancers will abound! This year's
fair will be even bigger and more exciting than last year. Join
us for gourmet vegetarian food, fun and frolic.
Admission
for adults is $10.00, children $5.00 and kids under age 4 are
free. Visitors who dress in Renaissance costume will receive a
$2.00 discount. A $15.00, 2-day pass will be available.
For
further details about the fair, please log on to www.winslowshire.com
or contact Winslow Farm by phone at 508-285-6451, or by email at
wnslofrm@aol.com.
$339,900 -
Spacious Cape that boasts a light & bright kitchen w/ newer
counter tops & stove. Living room has a wood burning
fire-place. Family room has cathedral ceilings & another
fire-place. Hardwood flooring throughout. Bedrooms are a great
size & have plenty of closets/storage. New 2nd floor bath.
Vinyl Harvey Tilt-in windows & vinyl siding make this home
easy to maintain. Call Kathy Portway today. (508) 543-3922 x 374
June
17, 2009 - Mansfield, MA - Break out your strollers and gather
your kids for a night of family fun. Join the Mansfield Downtown
Business Association on North Main Street in Mansfield on July
14th (rain date July 15th) from 6-9pm for the Annual Family Fun
Night.
The
street will be closed to traffic so everyone may enjoy the many
offerings of local businesses and non-profit organizations
including face painting, moon bounces, dunk tanks, karate
demonstrations, kid's crafts, food, entertainment and give-aways.
Thousands
of families enjoy this fantastic annual event. Registration is
required for any area business that wishes to participate this
year. If you or your organization would like to join the fun,
please visit www.downtownmansfieldma.com
or call (508) 339-0855 for more information and to
register.
Local
Soldier and Family Make Radio Appearance Before His Middle East
Deployment
June
16, 2009 - Somerset, MA - The lives of three people will change
dramatically over the next few years. Hear how this Thursday,
June 18th at 10 a.m. on WSAR 1480 AM.
Originally
from Taunton and a 2004 graduate of Wareham High School, U.S.
Army PFC Christopher Charette is being deployed to Afghanistan.
Before he departs for the Middle East, Chris, his wife Cheri and
son Christopher Jr. will be guests on Mid Morning Bristol County
with George Colajezzi.
Hear
first hand how the Charette family will deal with Chris's
deployment and how Cheri will have to cope here at home. You can
call in and talk with Cheri and Chris about this life changing
experience during the show at (508) 673-1480.
Don't
miss a soldier and his family's compelling story.
Tri-Town
Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Business to Foxborough: Lodge
at Foxborough
Front Row:
State Representative Jay Barrows, Kara Griffin, Executive
Director Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce, Julie Anderson, Leasing
Consultant, Erin McAvoy, Leasing Consultant, Heather Alesbrook,
Property Manager, Ryan Fontaine, Leasing Director, Jim Conant,
Board of Directors Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce
Back Row: Melissa Greene, Maintenance, David Torry,
Maintenance Supervisor, John Bates the Job Guy, Susan Hale
Courtyard by Marriott
Jay
Barrows State Representative and Board of Directors at the
Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce with Heather Alesbrook, Property
Manager of Lodge at Foxborough
Explosion FC
Soccer Tryouts
WE PLAY SOCCER
YEAR ROUND!
For more information
about Explosion FC please contact
Julius Summerville at 508-930-9067.
Tryouts
for the 2009 / 2010
Willet
School 36 Mechanic St. in Attleboro, MA
U9 and U10 Boys
and Girls – June 9th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm and June
11th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Willet, Attleboro
U11 and U12 Boys and Girls – June10th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm and
June 12th from 6:00 pm to 7:30pm at Willet, Attleboro
Dodgeville
Fields 684 S. Main St. in Attleboro, MA
U13, U14
and U15 Boys – June 17th and June 19th
from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Lower Dodgeville, Attleboro
U13, U14 and U15 Girls – June 17th and June 19th
from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Upper Dodgeville, Attleboro
U16. U17 and U18 Boys – June 18th from 6 pm to 7:30
pm at Lower Dodgeville, Attleboro
U16, U17 and U18 Girls – June 18th from 6 pm to
7:30 pm at Upper Dodgeville, Attleboro
U16, U17 and U18 Boys – June 20th from 10:30 am to
12:00 pm at Lower Dodgeville, Attleboro
U16, U17 and U18 Girls – June 20th from 10:30 am to
12:00 pm at Upper Dodgeville, Attleboro
June
8, 2009 - Boston, MA - State Representative Elizabeth Poirier
(R-North Attleborough) is pleased to inform her constituents
that the National Foundation for Women Legislators, in
collaboration with the National Rifle Association, is sponsoring
their 12th Annual nationwide Bill of Rights Essay
Contest. The essay surrounds the theme of the ‘The Audacity of
Change: the evolving role of women in politics and the media,
and how those changes relate to the constitution.’
The
scholarship committee will weigh four specific elements in
submissions: 1) story-telling ability, especially expressive and
dramatic stories, 2) how much your writing inspires its
audience, 3) how clearly you understand the U.S. Bill of Rights,
and 4) how much original insight you convey about fundamental
changes in the perception of individual rights and how our
Constitutional rights can enable a woman to actuate those
individual rights.
The
seven contest winners will each receive a $3,000 college
scholarship as well as an all-expense paid trip to NFWL’s
Annual Conference this September, where the contest winners will
be able to network with, be mentored by and speak to hundreds of
women lawmakers from across the United States. To be eligible
for this essay contest, applicants must be college-bound female
high school juniors or seniors, from either the Class of 2009 or
the Class of 2010. The applicant, if determined to be one of the
contest winners, must be able to attend and accept the award at
the National Foundation for Women Legislators’ Annual
Conference this fall (September 3-7 at the Hyatt Tamaya Resort
on the Santa Ana Pueblo just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico)
and is required to secure a state legislator as your sponsor and
that legislator must also agree to attend the entire conference
with you. The essay must be received by Friday, July 13,
2009. Please mail the essay to NFWL/NRA Essay Contest, c/o
National Foundation for Women Legislators, Inc., 910 16th
Street, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006.
"This
is an excellent opportunity for high school females to
demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of current issues,
public policy and develop their leadership skills while having
the opportunity to earn either a $2,500 or $3,000 college
scholarship," stated Representative Poirier.
If
you are interested in becoming an applicant for either of the
aforementioned scholarship contests and would like to receive an
application as well as detailed information, you may contact
either Representative Poirier or NFWL Scholarship Committee.
Representative Poirier may be contact by phone at 617-722-2976,
by fax at 617-626-0108, by email at Rep.ElizabethPoirier@hou.state.ma.us
or by writing to Room 541, State House, MA 02133. The NFWL
Scholarship Committee may be contacted at the NFWL offices at
202-293-3040 x 1006, by fax at 202-293-5430, by email at scholarships@womenlegislators.org
as well as logging on to www.womenlegislators.org.
A Good
Woman (Fiction)
Author: Danielle Steel
Review by Shirley
Hogan
About
the Author Danielle Steel is probably one of the most
popular authors today. She is an international author
and has sold over 580 million books. A few of her best
sellers include- One Day at a Time, Rogue, Honor
Thyself, Amazing Grace and many other novels. A very
special novel is His Bright Light about the life and
death of her son.
Annabelle
Worthington, a nineteen year-old socialite, born
and raised into New York society, lived on Fifth
Avenue and in Newport, Rhode Island. To everyone
else her life seemed perfect until the sinking
of the Titanic when her life becomes forever
changed. Her volunteer work takes precedence and
she finds herself in the worst conditions,
nursing the poor. In doing so, she finds her
passion lies in medicine.
After
what seems like an idyllic marriage, her life
goes into a downward spiral, not being able to
reveal her husband’s secrets and the end of
her marriage. Annabelle flees from New York
after being shunned by everyone and throws
herself into the horror of WWI. Annabelle finds
her true calling and begins her new life in
Paris. Becoming a doctor and then a mother, with
her past almost forgotten, she is now ready to
return for one more visit home to New York. No
longer ashamed, she regains her self-respect.
Danielle
Steel has done a beautiful job in this novel
describing images and historical detail. This
novel is not her usual as it takes you in many
directions and is never boring. I find her
fortitude inspiring to move ahead against all
odds.
I
rate A Good Woman four and a half out of
five stars.
Please
email me at: shirley@tauntonweb.com.
I may include your comments in my next review.
June
3, 2009 - Taunton, MA - Going off to college will be a
bit easier for eight area high school seniors thanks to
Columbia Lodge #540 Order Sons of Italy in America
and its charitable arm, Columbia
Cultural Trust.
Jessica
Greco,
Taunton High School will be attending Syracuse
University; Melanie Violette, Taunton High School
will be attending University of Massachusetts Dartmouth;
Ryan Palardy, Mansfield High School will attend
the College of William and Mary; Elyse Doherty,
Taunton High School will attend Wheaton College; Kelsey
Gay, Dighton-Rehoboth High School will attend
Bentley College; Daniel Noons, Dighton-Rehoboth
High School will attend Bryant University; Jessica
Capobianco, Coyle and Cassidy High School will
attend University of Vermont and Samantha Lacouture,
Coyle and Cassidy will attend Providence College.
The
eight were honored for their scholastic achievement with
a dinner at the Columbia Cultural Center. Chairman of
the Columbia Cultural Trust, David T. Gay and Columbia
Lodge #540 president, Richard Simmons handed out the
scholarships totaling $6,000.
To
date, Columbia Lodge #540 and the Columbia Cultural
Trust have awarded more than $21,000 in scholarship
monies to worthy students in the area.
(Left
to right) - Richard Simmons, president, Columbia Lodge
#540; Jessica Greco, Taunton High School; Melanie
Violette, Taunton High School; Ryan Palardy, Mansfield
High School; Elyse Doherty, Taunton High School; Kelsey
Gay, Dighton-Rehoboth High School and David T. Gay,
chairman, Columbia Cultural Trust. Receive their
scholarships at the annual awards dinner at the Columbia
Cultural Center.
Also
receiving scholarships, but not pictured; Daniel Noons,
Dighton-Rehoboth High School; Jessica Capobianco and
Samantha both from Coyle and Cassidy High School.
LOCAL EVENT / SENIOR NEWS
Elder
Conference: "Knowledge = Prevention" this
Thursday at Wheaton College
June
2, 2009 - Norton, MA - The Bristol County District Attorney's
Office is proud to announce that an Elder Conference -
"Knowledge = Prevention" will take place on Thursday,
June 4, 2009, at Wheaton College in Norton from 9:00AM to 2:00PM
in the Emerson Dining Hall. This event is a kick-off to District
Attorney Sutter's commitment to provide elders, and the
community, with prevention information to combat elder abuse.
Free tickets will be provided by your local council on aging
office to those elders who can not afford the nominal $5
registration fee. Through the remainder of the year, District
Attorney Sutter plans to visit many of the county's senior
centers and council on aging locations to deliver his message
about knowledge equaling prevention. The District Attorney's
Office is collaborating with the Attleboro Senior Center to
bring this important message to elders in the northern Bristol
county region.
District
Attorney Sutter will give opening remarks at the event while two
top prosecutors discuss the many different forms of elder abuse
including: identity fraud, financial exploitation, scams,
physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. Elders and other
conference attendees will learn how to recognize warning signs
of abuse, how to report abuse, how cases are prosecuted, tips to
prevent abuse and victim rights.
"I
said when I was campaigning that the District Attorney's Office
needed to do more to protect our county's most vulnerable: our
children and our seniors. This program is a part of that
mission," District Attorney Sutter said.
In
addition, Bristol County Register of Probate, Gina DeRossi, will
present information about services offered at the Registry of
Probate and Family Court which include wills, guardianships,
restraining orders and other matters.
Community
resource tables will be at the conference and staffed by
representatives from the following organizations: Bristol
Elder Services, Community Visiting Nurses Association, Executive
Office of Elder Affairs, New Hope, Norton CVS, Private elder law
attorneys, Secretary of the Commonwealth, and South Coastal
Counties Legal Services. Representatives will be available to
provide information and answer questions about their
organization and the services they offer.
There
is a $5 registration fee, which can be paid at the door.
Pre-registrations are encouraged and can be made by contacting
Cecelia Porche at the District Attorney's Office (508) 961-1984.
Free tickets at local council on aging offices are available to
those elders who can not afford the registration fee. A
continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Transportation
arrangements may be available through the local Council on
Aging, GATRA (508) 222-6106, Foxfield Taxi (Tara Robinson,
508-553-3000) and Community Care-A-Vans (Richard Letson,
508-223-1672, ext. 29). A sign language interpreter will also be
available.
Door
prizes will be given away and include the following: AAA
road assistance kit, emergency kit, CVS gift cards, Stop &
Shop gift cards, floral arrangements, private attorney
consultation and restaurant gift certificates.
Seating
is limited. For registration information and questions,
please contact Cecelia Porche at the District Attorney's Office,
(508) 961-1984, or the Attleboro Council on Aging at (508)
223-2222, ext. 3316.
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