Newton takes public comment on extinguishing pharmacy tobacco sales Nov 4, 2009
The ban would be similar to ones in Boston, Uxbridge and Needham, Hess-Mahan said, and would change the city s ordinance to prevent pharmacies from selling tobacco products. Ten of Newton s 60 licensed cigarette vendors are pharmacies. (Newton Tab, MA)
UP FOR AIR: Anyone know how Riverhead Beach got its name? Oct 23, 2009
In the news from the hamlet of Uxbridge, which is cheek by jowl on the Rhode Island border with the Commonwealth, there came the story about the town resident who actually dared to tell a selectwoman that he/she was not in favor of the new $20 million high school. Imagine that daring to disagree and then the select-type let the complainer know that if he/she didn t like it, perhaps they should move. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Field Hockey: Westborough keeps Marlborough off the board Oct 11, 2009
UXBRIDGE 10, SHEPHERD HILL 4: The host Spartans were paced by a four-goal day from Libby Richardson in beating their SWCL foes. Richardson added two assists, and Bri Rice scored three times for Uxbridge (8-4-1, 6-3-1 SWCL). (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Friday night high school football scores for Oct. 2, 2009 Oct 7, 2009
Uxbridge 22, Millbury 14 (OT). Hopkinton 35, Medfield 20. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Hospitals attack statepay proposal Oct 4, 2009
A number of commission members, however, including state Senator Richard Moore, Democrat of Uxbridge, and state Representative Harriett Stanley, Democrat of West Newbury, initially had pushed for quick action, saying that the need to rein in health care costs is urgent, with medical spending growing by more than 8 percent annually. Moore said through a spokesman that he did not want to comment on providers concerns until after the public hearing on Thursday. (Boston Globe)
Football roundup: Uxbridge stays perfect Oct 1, 2009
Uxbridge senior captain running back/linebacker Pat McCrohan racked up 133 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries as the host Spartans cruised by Nipmuc 22-20 in non-league action. Uxbridge (3-0) led 15-14 at halftime, and was ultimately able to outpace Nipmuc's offensive attack in the second half ... Senior nose tackle Dennis Flores tallied four tackles and two pass deflections on defense for Uxbridge. (Hudson Sun, MA)
High School Football Notebook: Raiders, Panthers rising Sep 23, 2009
New to the poll this week were Hudson (eighth, with 32 points), Weston (ninth, 27) and Uxbridge (10th, 10). (Jen Slothower is a Daily News correspondent. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Holliston signs off on $41K MTBE settlement deal Sep 18, 2009
Court documents from September 2008 say area towns in the suit were Hudson, Holliston, Millis, Natick, Sudbury, Wayland, Acton, Uxbridge and Norfolk, though Sandman said Natick eventually decided not to participate. Documents also said the Dedham-Westwood Water District was involved. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Coye to join fellow Bay State chiefs to walk Boston Marathon route Sep 11, 2009
A lot of chiefs were walking before me, and a lot of chiefs will walk after me, said team co-captain John Creighton, retired Uxbridge chief of police. Coming in contact with the patients and their families, we see their hope and optimism. (Malden Observer, MA)
Bracing for flu surge, state makes more eligible to administer vaccine Sep 11, 2009
The swine epidemic is a little overblown, said Larry Toth, a Newton resident who was holding the banner and passing out a pamphlet that included the word Impeach over a picture of Moore, an Uxbridge Democrat. Do we really need to give the government all that power. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Powers chosen Braintree town clerk Sep 3, 2009
All of the finalists were placed in nomination with the exceptions of Joseph Kaplan of Mansfield, who served as Uxbridge s town clerk from 2007 to 2009 and worked for the Cambridge Election Commission, and attorney Mark Cowell of Brockton. After Kokoros nominated Powers, Ryan nominated Donna Fleser of Braintree, executive assistant in the state s affirmative market program; Joyce nominated Clerk of the Council James Casey of Braintree, a former selectmen chairman and member of the municipal... (Braintree Forum, MA)
Local Greeks anxiously watch raging wildfires Aug 26, 2009
"Everybody's very concerned," said Rhoda Mitkonis, owner of Jumbo Donuts in Uxbridge. "But there's not much we can do from so far away.". (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Framingham considers banning cigarette sales at pharmacies Aug 19, 2009
By Dan McDonald/Daily News staff. Tue Aug 18, 2009, 01:26 PM EDT. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Insurance options for small firms studied Aug 7, 2009
Sponsored by Senator Richard Moore, an Uxbridge Democrat and chairman of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, the bill would allow business owners with fewer than 50 workers to lower their upfront costs by shifting the burden, charging employees higher out-of-pocket prices. It would also hold down employers costs by capping payments to hospitals and doctors at 10 percent above what Medicare pays - a proposal that has infuriated doctors and hospital groups. (Boston Globe)
Drowsy-driving tragedies preventable Aug 3, 2009
Earlier this year, the Massachusetts Drowsy Driving Commission, chaired by state Senator Richard T. Moore of Uxbridge, made a series of recommendations to reduce drowsy-driving crashes. Education about the risks of drowsy driving is a critical first step, which is why the safety board faulted the MBTA for having an inadequate program for educating train operators about the risks of fatigue. (Boston Globe)
Marlborough native publishes cooking book Aug 2, 2009
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School student Douglas Ostroskey of Uxbridge receives instructions from Chef Matthew Williams, a Marlborough native, on cutting chicken. Marlborough native publishes cooking book. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Checking the references of the five candidates running for mayor of Newton Jul 29, 2009
John Kerry, and she did talk about working with Warren two years ago when she was town manager of Uxbridge. A fire destroyed an old mill building housing more than 60 businesses, and she said Warren helped the shopowners work with the Small Business Association to get back on their feet. (Newton Tab, MA)
Man accused of scamming residents in Holliston, other towns Jul 28, 2009
Gosselin told Holliston Police he also swindled people in Milford, Mendon, Uxbridge, and Whitinsville. Police found out about Gosselin when he approached a woman in Holliston last week who happened to be an actual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, and she spotted the fake documents and alerted police. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Holliston Police warn of door-to-door charity scam Jul 25, 2009
Once there, Gosselin admitted to fraudulent fundraising in Holliston, Ashland, Milford, Hopedale, Uxbridge, Mendon and Whitinsville and implicated his 41-year-old girlfriend, police said. While neither Gosselin nor his girlfriend were arrested, Holliston Lt. Keith Edison said his department is investigating. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Common concerts remain popular on Sundays Jul 25, 2009
"I used to organize concerts when I worked for the Town of Framingham and decided to do it when I became a member of the Parks and Rec board. The committee asked if I would continue after I left the board and here I am." With local business sponsors helping defray the concerts costs, the nine shows for this season run between the 4th of July and Labor Day and include refreshments provided by the vendor, Uxbridge 1st Night, who use the proceeds to go to that yearly event. At this past Sunday s... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Keynotes for July 23 Jul 23, 2009
Worship services are coordinated by First Evangelical Congregational Church of Uxbridge and Earth Discover Center for the second year. Children and accompanying adults will meet at the church, 200 Central St. at 8 o clock that morning to car pool to the Zoo s Research Center Pavilion. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Perspective: Needham decision to ban cigarette sales in pharmacies sets an example Jul 22, 2009
In becoming just the third community in the state (along with Boston and Uxbridge) to adopt such a ban, Needham has become a leader in the anti-tobacco cause. The Medical Society hopes that many more will follow this community s lead. (Needham Tab, MA)
Pay for care a new way, state is urged Jul 17, 2009
State Senator Richard Moore, Democrat of Uxbridge, a commission member, and cochairman of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, said the committee will hold a public hearing, probably in September, as a next step, and potentially develop legislation in the fall. This is an important step, but there is a great deal more to get done, he said. (Boston Globe)
Education secretary lauds state initiatives Jul 16, 2009
Boston voted to ban sales in pharmacies last year, followed by Uxbridge, according to a local antitobacco activist. We certainly are supportive of it, Russet Breslau, executive director of Tobacco Free Mass. (Boston Globe)
Healthcare bill would cut costs to small firms Jul 15, 2009
Senator Richard T. Moore, Democrat from Uxbridge, and chairman of the joint Committee on Health Care Financing, along with other state representatives and the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, introduced legislation they say can cut the cost of premiums by up to 22 percent. The plan - scheduled to be filed later this week - would allow businesses with 50 or fewer employees, and self-employed individuals, to buy basic medical coverage with lower upfront costs and higher out-of-pocket... (Boston Globe)
Copan was in command in the circle for Newton North softball team Jul 10, 2009
She also attends workouts at Planet Fast Pitch in Uxbridge two days a week from September to March and practices pitching five days a week year round. The college search has just begun for Copan, who has certainly earned the interest of coaches at all three levels. (Newton Tab, MA)
Casey, others interviewed for Braintree town clerk Jul 8, 2009
Joseph Kaplan of Mansfield, a member of the Massachusetts Municipal Association who holds a master s degree in public administration from Suffolk University, served as Uxbridge s town clerk from 2007 to 2009. It s important to obey the letter of the law, but it s also important to go the extra mile to inform the public and elected officials, he said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
2 more Boston residents’ deaths linked to swine flu Jul 2, 2009
Citing that possibility, Senator Richard T. Moore, an Uxbridge Democrat who chairs the Legislature s Health Care Financing Committee, yesterday sent a letter to state public health Commissioner John Auerbach asking how various Massachusetts health and educational agencies are coordinating strategies to help protect the state s 1 million school-age children. Jennifer Manley, state public health spokeswoman, said that preparing for the fall is a high priority for the department. (Boston Globe)
WHERE'D SHE GO? Holliston's top rock stands test of time Jul 1, 2009
Also, Kenneth Vermilyea, MARLBOROUGH; Barbara Boczanowski, Sue Callahan, Deborah Hill, MEDWAY; Stephanie Fino, Scott Steele, MENDON; Brian Bodio, Michael Bonina, Joseph Calagione, Nancy Cohen, Bill DeVita, Andrea Grajeda, Joe Hilliard, Susanne Keefe, Ivy Kramer, Elaine Pagucci, Judy Potter, MILFORD; Jack Schicitano, NATICK; Sherry Falvey, NORTHBRIDGE; Lisa Matthew, SOUTHBOROUGH; Linda Bodoin, SUDBURY; Meghan Savage, SHREWSBURY; Linda Gallant, Erin Sheedy, Laura Thomas, UPTON; Scott Bullock,... (Holliston Tab, MA)
Warren: Learning from the Newton North experience Jun 18, 2009
As Senator John Kerry s deputy state director, I was his point person for economic development and worked with business owners and elected officials in Uxbridge after a devastating mill fire there to make the tough decisions necessary to move that town forward. And I stayed involved to ensure that promises of federal aid came through and agreed upon plans were carried out. (Newton Tab, MA)
State Senate to monitor US health plan Jun 16, 2009
Chairing the new committee will be Senator Richard Moore, an Uxbridge Democrat who also is one of several state lawmakers invited to the White House tomorrow to discuss how the Massachusetts' experience can help national leaders as they craft their blueprint. "There are a number of ideas on the plate down there, and we need to stay close, so that we know what and how any of these ideas impact what we have done," Moore said. (Boston Globe)
State Capitol Briefs, June 4 Jun 6, 2009
By State House News Service. Thu Jun 04, 2009, 11:37 PM EDT. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Hudson 8, Marlborough 5: Practice pays off for Hawks May 27, 2009
"We've had a miserable last nine innings of baseball where we just didn't play well," said Davis about the Hawks' last two losses to Milford and Uxbridge. "To go down 2-0 and come back, it says a lot about the character of our kids. They played in front of a packed house against an archrival and played almost a flawless game.". (Hudson Sun, MA)
25 gas station stores fined for overcharges May 22, 2009
UXBRIDGE Driver charged over boy's bus mishap A former Northbridge school bus driver accused of leaving a 3-year-old special needs child alone on a bus for several hours on May 11 has been charged with reckless endangerment, authorities said yesterday. Peter D. Quinlan, 69, will be arraigned June 15 in Uxbridge District Court. (Boston Globe)
Hudson 6, North Middlesex 5: Rally at Riverside May 21, 2009
On Friday the Hawks play Uxbridge before ending the regular season with Marlborough on Memorial Day. Davis was happy with the win last night, but still knows there's plenty of baseball left. (Hudson Sun, MA)
False start, fog mars part of yacht race May 17, 2009
UXBRIDGE Town gets $8k in federal aid for ice storm A Central Massachusetts town that sustained minimal damage from a December ice storm is receiving nearly $8,000 in federal disaster aid. Uxbridge selectmen voted to accept the money, but expressed surprise that the town was getting the funds ... Uxbridge largely escaped the devastating tree damage sustained by many other communities and was the only town in the region that did not have any power outages during the Dec. 11-12 storm. (Boston Globe)
State seeks to revamp way doctors, hospitals are paid May 7, 2009
Some, like Senator Richard Moore, an Uxbridge Democrat who cochairs the legislature's committee on healthcare financing, believe the cost problem is urgent and are advocating having a new system in place in three years. But other commission members who represent providers and insurers say even five years may be impossible, because most doctors and hospitals don't have the computer systems or provider networks in place yet to fully coordinate care for patients, which would cost millions of... (Boston Globe)
Obituary: Laura Caron May 5, 2009
Laura (LiBassi) Caron, formerly of Natick, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, in Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge ... Wife of the late Robert E. Caron Sr., who died in 1984, she leaves two sons, Robert Caron and his wife, Lynne, of Mendon, and Stephen Caron and his wife, Janis, of Natick; her sister, Carmela Priante of Newton Highlands; her cousin, Nick Simonelli of Everett; four grandchildren, Alison Clish and her husband, Ted, of Uxbridge, Robert Caron III and his wife, Tanya, of Mendon, and Laura and... (Newton Tab, MA)
Guest commentary: Maintain funding for legal aid program Apr 11, 2009
The Damon family of Uxbridge thought they had exhausted all of their options in trying to save their home. Then they called legal aid. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
House to debate transportation bill Apr 6, 2009
Miller is in police custody and will be arraigned in Uxbridge District Court today on assault and firearm violation charges. AMHERST Activists to rally for aid to higher ed A Massachusetts group says hundreds of students, staff, faculty, and alumni from state and community colleges plan to gather at the State House on Wednesday to press for access to affordable public higher education. (Boston Globe)
Just say yes! Apr 3, 2009
NAMI Greater Framingham has support groups for family and friends in Framingham and Uxbridge, support groups for consumers in Marlboro and Framingham , and various Education Meetings on the first Thursday evenings of the months from September through May www. narrowpathministries. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Lawyer accuses Worcester DA of incompetence in murder case Mar 30, 2009
The day after a jury found an Uxbridge man not guilty by reason of insanity in the slaying of his mother, his lawyer accused Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. of incompetence for insisting that Lee F. Chiero be tried for first-degree murder despite the opinions of three mental health experts that he was mentally ill. It took a Worcester jury about six hours over two days to acquit Chiero, 37, who repeatedly stabbed his mother, Nancy, in the face in January 2007 and then videotaped... (Boston Globe)
Hopkinton screenwriter to see film go to Boston festival Mar 24, 2009
This short, independent, but memorable movie was directed, co-produced and edited by Hopkinton native, and Uxbridge resident, Dawn Anderson, and was shot in six days. The actors were members of the Enter Stage Left theater group and featured Webb s own daughter, Erin, as the lead character who is taunted by a school bus bully. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Falling demand for power raises doubts about Brockton power plant Mar 19, 2009
The developer behind the two delayed projects, in Billerica and Uxbridge, says he believes other power plant projects around the state are facing the same roadblocks ... The company also wont begin seeking approvals for the Uxbridge project until at least a year from now. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
POLICE WRAPUP: Ticket swapping, OUI, deportation, and other incidents Mar 14, 2009
Kilroy ran a computer check on Dominguez that revealed he was wanted on a warrant out of Uxbridge District Court for motor vehicle violations. He was arrested on the warrant. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Mass. unemployment, by city and town Mar 12, 2009
unemployment, by city and town - Boston Business Journal. for free extra services. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
March Maple Syrup Madness in Massac... Mar 12, 2009
(287 Oak Street, Uxbridge; Tel: 508/278-5274). A list of additional sugar shacks open to the public can be found on the website of the. (Suite101.com)
How to make your dollars go farther Mar 10, 2009
With spring 11 days away, Theresa Pyles, wife of our pressroom mechanic, Ted of Uxbridge, plans to plant tomatoes, lettuce, turnips, herbs and beans next week so she can have seedlings in their 300-square-foot garden by Memorial Day. "We enjoy the vegetables in the summer, can them in the fall and enjoy them all winter long," said the mechanic. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Newton dam might be used for hydropower Mar 10, 2009
The list of sites includes the Assabet River's Tyler Dam in Marlborough, the Blackstone River's namesake dam in Blackstone and Rice City Pond Dam in Uxbridge, the Charles River's Metropolitan Circular Dam and Lower Falls Dam in Newton and Moody Street Dam in Waltham. There are no plans yet to develop the dams, and it's not clear what benefit, if any, host towns would receive. (Newton Tab, MA)
Panel recommends crackdown on reckless, sleepy drivers Mar 7, 2009
The chairman of the commission, Senator Richard T. Moore of Uxbridge, said he originally proposed legislation in Massachusetts in 2002, after the death of US Army Major Robert Raneri of Nashua. On his way to work at Fort Devens, Raneri was killed in a collision with a 19-year-old who reportedly had been up for 24 hours playing video games. (Boston Globe)
Hopkinton names 4 town manager finalists Feb 26, 2009
The list includes Jill Myers, formerly the Uxbridge town manager; Norman Khumalo, the Westford assistant town manager; Patricia Vinchesi, the deputy executive director of the Springfield Finance Control Board, and Leon Gaumond Jr., the West Boylston town administrator ... Of the four, Myers is unemployed, as her contract with Uxbridge expired Friday after an earlier 3-2 vote by selectmen not to discuss a new deal ... Uxbridge Selectman Peter Baghdasarian said he voted against talks to renew... (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
4 finalists picked for Hopkinton town manager post Feb 24, 2009
Jill Myers, town manager in Uxbridge. Patricia Vinchesi, deputy executive director, city of Springfield, Finance Control Board. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Schools: Flyers, Murray skate to victory Feb 21, 2009
UXBRIDGE 60, WORCESTER SOUTH 31: Senior point guard Ashley Ostrem scored 14 points as the Uxbridge downed non-league opponent Worcester South in its final game of the regular season. Senior forward Laura Bishop and sophomore guard Steph Seagrave each had 10 points, and senior center Lindsay McQuade added nine points and 10 rebounds for the Spartans (12-8). (Medfield Press, MA)
Backward Glances for Feb. 5 Feb 8, 2009
70 YEARS AGO- Two local men were sentenced to State Prison after being judged guilty of stealing bolts of woolen cloth valued at more than $5,000 from the American Woolen Company of Webster and Woncontuck Mills in Uxbridge Two WPA workers, Thomas Norton and Frank Cunningham put out a house fire caused by a defective oil burner at the home of Manuel Medeiros, Water Street The cast of the Hudson High School junior play, Pink for Proposals, included Juliette Cabral, Ann Molloy, Dorothy Ober, Harvey... (Hudson Sun, MA)
