Nbr. 2007, March - March 2007

Index

• "Ann" Antoinette (Lorusso) Lindquist, 86.
• "Bobbie" Fountain, Wesson and Baystate R.N.
• "Sonny" George W. Castle, Jr.
• $1 million less won't hurt Webster; Houle predicts `sound financial footing' for town.
• $1.2M override endorsed for FY '08; Discussion of cuts on tap for FinCom.
• $1.4 million OK'd for new senior center.
• $1.4M debt exclusion for library on warrant.
• $1.5 million needed for library; Northboro may ask voters for funding.
• $1.7M is approved for sewer upgrades; Newton Square, Cambridge St. projects.
• $1.85M tech bond returns to towns; Committee's OK looks at need to improve `emergency situation'.
• $10,000 gift sends kids on D.C. trip.
• $100,000 bail set for Oxford man; Victim shot 5 times on Russell St.
• $12.3M budget for town, schools going to voters.
• $14M budget on warrant Saturday; Failed override prompted cuts.
• $15,000 savings; Trash, recycling contract renewed.
• $15.63M budget for Bay Path is approved.
• $150 fee for trash gets final approval; Mayor acknowledges voter `hostility'.
• $150,000 grant to assist town.
• $150K for oil cleanup trumps Patrick veto; Funding approved for spill in Holden.
• $150M smile for MBTA; Fitchburg riders get the nod.
• $150M solar panel plant to be built in Westboro.
• $19.9M budget up for vote.
• $19M supplemental budget proposed.
• $1M grant to build housing.
• $1M in thrills beckons for Douglas `Survivor'.
• $1M to spur college growth; Pharmacy school renames refurbished center after donor.
• $2.5M awarded in malpractice case; Misdiagnosed woman HIV-free.
• $20,000 in grants available for elderly.
• $24.6M budget passes; TIF agreement approved; Private road plowing amendment falls to defeat.
• $25,000 bail set in wild ride case; Man charged in girfriend's assault.
• $250M to protect the land; State to boost conservation level.
• $26.7 billion gambit; Budget will be governor's first real political test.
• $2M budget deficit looms at the start of election season.
• $2M for airport? Kerry attaches amendment to bill.
• $3 million in repairs slated for Vernon Avenue bridge.
• $3,000 given to help save Murdock Farm; Grant to help pay appraisal costs.
• $3.1M override going to voters in West Boylston; Funds would cover three years.
• $3.77M debt question on ballot; Tuesday election includes 2 selectman races.
• $35M school renovation progresses; Project will improve all local schools.
• $36M Quabbin budget `alarming'; Barre board says 5-town district faces wake-up call.
• $4.8M in free cash filling town coffers; Surplus should boost financial ratings.
• $450 million in diverted aid should go back to communities.
• $48,000 sought for soil cleanup; N. Brookfield voters to address gas contamination, police station site.
• $4M to save 90 precious seconds; Report calls for replacing two fire stations.
• $5 million override put on ballot.
• $5.7M OK'd for new public safety building.
• $500,000 bail set; Suspect arraigned in Fitchburg shootings.
• $500,000 override rejected; Three non-incumbents win seats on the Board of Selectmen.
• $500,000 pledge for Anna Maria center; Fuller Foundation to help meet need.
• $50K for ex-officer; Holland lawsuit settled.
• $6.2B Hologic deal gives Cytyc shares a big boost.
• $65,000 OK'd for roof repair; Town Hall leaking for 3 years.
• $7.02 million budget OK; Chief defends costs for 24-hour police coverage.
• $7.2M budget proposal includes planner.
• $8.7M complex tops warrant; $9.3M budget also goes to voters at town meeting.
• $80 million penalty; Underperforming fund costly to taxpayers, employees.
• $96.4M proposed; Mylott unveils his budget plan.
• $99 annual fee for college students proposed.
• '07 Red Sox ripe with farm-fresh produce.
• '08 marks changes in building code; Revisions affect contractors statewide.
• '08 start planned for work on park; State project on Blackstone.
• '08 town budget debate to begin; Lower revenues call for squeeze.
• '67 Dream team to attend opener; Williams, many players returning.
• '72 parks vote a ghost of the past; Council advised to ratify vote.
• 'Antony & Cleopatra'; Tina Packer adds maturity to a Shakespearian icon.
• 'Bean sprouts a double.
• 'Cats hang tough in loss; Oakmont seals win on late run.
• 'Cats romp behind Paine, Johnson.
• 'Cats send top-seeded Indians home.
• 'Cats staying hot.
• 'Cats stop Crusaders.
• 'Cats streak ends at eight; Panthers just overpowering.
• 'Cats stun Colonials to move into finals; Defending state champs commit 9 errors.
• 'Gansett coach resigns; Beary frontrunner to replace Mizhir.
• 'Gansett sinks winless Clinton; 22-point second quarter wins.
• 'Hood lives in memory, in the heart.
• 'Mr. Magorium' movie is mostly very annoying.
• 'Nadoes amp up horsepower; Colabello likes team's resiliency as season opens tomorrow.
• 'Nadoes get first win of half.
• 'Nadoes GM pushed Orsillo.
• 'Nadoes hurlers sweep the Rox; Mattox makes like Guerrero.
• 'Nadoes rally to win in 10th; Solano propels sweep of Grays.
• 'Nadoes rebound from defeat.
• 'Nadoes, Junior escape with win; Worcester ends first half tonight.
• 'Sader defense holds Lehigh; HC clinches share of PL title.
• 'Saders duel Bison in PL; Top seed likely prize.
• 'Saders have 2 `old pros'; Simmons, Thomas won't be fazed.
• 'Saders press Albany for win; Holy Cross solid in 2nd.
• 'Saders still alive for spot.
• 'Skins attempt to muffle Pats.
• 'The greatest upset the Auditorium has ever known'; Fifty years ago, Gearin's free throw helped Greyhounds cap 20-1 season with improbable win over Crusaders.
• 'The TV Set' not ready for playing in prime time.
• 'Tis the season for cookies; Recipes to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth.
• 'Tis the season; Anti-holiday hysteria hits again.
• 'Tough, smart politician'; Drinan not popular in Clinton, Bolton.
• 1 charged with assault in police station lot.
• 1 Scottish steer is found; 2nd shaggy animal released after fire still missing.
• 1 selectman re-elected, 1 returns; Dowgiewicz replaces Slota on board.
• 1 town successful with private road stance.
• 1,000-foot buffer is closer to law; Marlboro may tighten rules for sex offenders.