Southborough

Friday, Feb. 7

5:17 a.m. Officers investigated a motor vehicle vs. deer accident on Boston Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident. The vehicle sustained heavy damage and the deer had to be put down by the responding officer.

6:03 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Newton Street residence.

9:01 a.m. Officers responded to a Mt. Vickery Road residence to investigate a complaint of harassing phone calls.

9:09 a.m. An officer responded with the Fire Department to investigate a fire alarm at a Cordaville Road business.

10:50 a.m. An officer took a report of a Hit & Run accident that had occurred on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported.

4:08 p.m. Officers assisted Ashland Police with a three car, motor vehicle accident on Oregon Road. The accident occurred in Ashland (at the town line), and injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

10:18 p.m. A medical was reported at an Aspenwood Lane residence.

Saturday, Feb. 8

1:04 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

1:38 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Presidential Drive. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

2:43 a.m. An officer on patrol called in a suspicious person at a Turnpike Road business. The individual checked out ok.

4:37 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled truck on John Street.

6:08 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Parkerville Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

8:10 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

10:22 a.m. Officers investigated a suspicious motor vehicle on Fisher Road.

10:37 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Pine Hill Road residence.

10:56 a.m. Officers assisted a General Henry Knox Road resident with a lock-out.

11:08 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Southwood Drive residence.

6:03 p.m. An officer assisted a Ted Lane resident with a possible Restraining Order violation.

6:11 p.m. Officers responded to Turnpike Road to investigate a report of an erratic driver in the area. The vehicle and operator were located, and both checked out ok.

6:20 p.m. Officers investigated a second complaint of an erratic operator on Turnpike Road. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

8:01 p.m. A medical was reported at a William Onthank Lane residence.

Sunday, Feb. 9

7:43 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Main Street business.

1:13 p.m. A medical was reported at a Cordaville Road business.

10:08 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a female party walking down Boston Road. The female was located and checked out ok. She was provided with a civilian transport into Marlborough.

10:25 p.m. DPW was called out to treat the roadways.

Monday, Feb. 10

1:37 a.m. A medical was reported at a Blackthorn Drive residence.

8:15 a.m. An officer responded to Turnpike Road to investigate a report of a suspicious person walking on Turnpike Road. The responding officer reported back a negative finding.

8:19 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Main Street. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

8:27 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

9:08 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Sears Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

1012 a.m. An officer assisted a Willow Street business employee with obtaining a Harassment Prevention Order.

11:21 a.m. An officer assisted a Marlboro Road resident with a Harassment complaint.

2:10 p.m. A medical was reported at a Turnpike Road business.

3:42 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a St. Martin Drive business.

4:44 p.m. An officer assisted a resident with a civil matter at the police station.

4:54 p.m. Arrested, Paul Maguire of Latisquama Road, Southborough. Mr. Maguire was arrested after he was found to have an active arrest warrant out of Marlborough District Court.

5:42 p.m. Arrested, Helio Silva of North Street, Douglas. Mr. Silva was charged with speeding and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license (subsequent offense). Mr. Silva was also issued a civil citation for possession of marijuana.

9:29 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Wentworth Drive residence.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

Southborough – A recent surge to 15 members has reinvigorated the Southborough Cultural Arts Council. The council welcomed 11 new members who were recently sworn in by the Southborough Town Clerk: Louise Clough, Judy Christensen, Ray Gendreau, Jane Gordon, Jen Hansen, Kiera Joujoute, Sandy Kiess, Jane Lesniewski, Jennifer Saffran, Mary Simmons, and Robyn Stewart.

“We hope to rebuild the Southborough Arts Council by thoughtfully collecting information on the art and cultural scene, carefully choosing and planning events, and strengthening the connection between Southborough and the arts,” said co-chair Alexandra DeCollibus, who joined the council in 2012 with her husband Mike Krausert.

In December, the council granted a total of $5,380 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to 11 local cultural programs, including concerts, programs at the library, museum passes, and the purchase of graphic design software.

These grants include:

• $2,605 for Southborough summer concerts and movies
• $1,000 for software for Sachem Magazine at Algonquin Regional High School
• $440 for a storytelling professional at the library
• $300 for an audio journal for the blind, visually impaired, or reading impaired
• $300 for Songbirds of the Northeast at 21 Highland St.
• $250 for the annual “Messiah” concert at Pilgrim Church
• $250 for the Genealogy Club’s monthly meetings at the library
• $250 for the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra
• $250 for the Assabet Valley Mastersingers concert at St. Mark’s School
• $175 for the Northborough Area Community Chorus
• $100 for admission to the Fruitlands Museum Centennial Anniversary Program

“We’re excited to go forward and expand the role of the council in Southborough,” DeCollibus said. “Next year, we hope to receive a greater variety of local grant applicants as well as more applications focused in the visual arts. To make this happen, we plan to reach out to the community of artists in town.”

One proposal is to help artists publicize their work by creating a local directory and publishing profiles of local artists, musicians and authors. The group has also discussed sponsoring an open studio event, juried art show, and placement of art in the community.

For suggestions or to join, contact director@SouthboroughArts.org. Visit Facebook or Twitter for up-to-date information.

Southborough – Police Chief Kenneth M. Paulhus speaks after his installation ceremony Feb. 25 at the Southborough Senior Center. Members of Boy Scout Troop 92 served as color guard. The Rev. James B. Flynn of St. Matthew Parish offered an invocation. Selectman John Rooney welcomed the guests. Town Clerk Paul Berry administered the oath. Afterward, refreshments were served courtesy of the Southborough Police Association.

Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Pittsfield, N.H. – William J. Baker, 79, of Pittsfield, N.H., died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and daughters, Ann Baker and Susan Baker LePage, his grandchildren, Ryan Giera and his wife Danielle, their son Hunter; and Megan and Kevin Giera. He also leaves behind his sister, Maryann and her husband, Arthur Lamy of Southborough. He was predeceased by his daughters, Kathleen Baker and Julie Giera; his parents, Fred and Ann (Carey) Baker; and his brother, Fred Baker Jr.

He was born in Allston and moved to Southborough with his family in 1950. He graduated from Peters High School in 1953 and joined the Coast Guard shortly after graduation. Upon his discharge, he married Margaret on Nov. 23, 1957 and they settled in Marlborough.

In 1972, his family moved to Pittsfield, N.H., where they purchased Glen ‘n’ Glade Campground.

A memorial service was held Feb. 28 at Perkins and Pollard Funeral Home in Pittsfield, N.H., and a celebratory Mass was held March 1 at St. Joseph’s Church in Northwood, N.H. Graveside services will be held in Southborough in the spring at the convenience of the family. Notice will be made at that time for those who would like to attend.

Southborough

Thursday, Feb. 20

4:09 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Jericho Hill Road.

7:15 a.m. Officers investigated a parking complaint on Pleasant Street.

7:19 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Parmenter Road.

7:24 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Woodland Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

8:50 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

9:54 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Carriage Hill Circle residence.

10:08 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

2:15 p.m. An officer investigated a report of wires down on Maple Street.

4:46 p.m. A medical was reported at an Andrews Way residence.

5:19 p.m. Officers investigated a three car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. Injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

5:56 p.m. An officer investigated a report of a Hit & Run motor vehicle accident on Main Street.

6:12 p.m. An officer investigated a report of a suspicious male party walking on Cordaville Road. The male party was located and checked out ok.

8:32 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from an Oak Hill Road residence.

10:19 p.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

Friday, Feb. 21

1:14 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious motor vehicle that was parked in front of a Turnpike Road business. The vehicle and the operator checked out ok.

1:24 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious male party walking on Turnpike Road. The male party checked out ok.

10:08 a.m. An officer investigated a complaint of Harassing Phone Calls from a Pine Hill Road resident.

2:03 p.m.  Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Cordaville Road.

2:18 p.m. An officer investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Valley Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

4:31 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Boston Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

5:00 p.m. An officer assisted a Southville Road resident with a civil matter.

5:25 p.m. An officer investigated a report of a Hit & Run motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

5:47 p.m. A business owner on Southville Road requested a No Trespass Order against another party.

5:53 p.m. Several motorists reported a large pot hole in front of Fay School on Main Street. The DPW was notified and responded to the scene.

6:00 p.m. Officers investigated a report of an erratic operator on Main Street. The vehicle had left the area prior to officers arriving on scene.

6:35 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Main Street.

11:34 p.m. Officers checked on a suspicious motor vehicle parked and running on Turnpike Road. The vehicle and the operator checked out ok.

Saturday, Feb. 22

12:27 a.m. A medical was reported at a Lovers Lane residence.

12:38 a.m. An officer took a report of an overdue motorist. The reporting party called back to report that the motorist/family member was now home.

8:20 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Carriage Hill Circle residence.

8:21 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Parkerville Road.

10:07 a.m. Arrested, Geberson Costa of Jackson Court, Natick, MA. Mr. Costa was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked License.

12:04 p.m. Officers responded to a Park Street business to assist with an unruly customer.

12:54 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Cordaville Road.

5:15 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Madison Place residence.

5:35 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Wyndemere Drive residence.

6:08 p.m. A medical was reported at a Wells lane residence.

6:36 p.m. Officers investigated a report of an erratic operator on Turnpike Road. The vehicle had left the area prior to officers arriving on scene.

7:10 p.m. An officer took a report of a motor vehicle accident from a Prentiss Street resident.

9:42 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Newton Street business.

Sunday, Feb. 23

12:38 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

8:05 a.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

11:49 a.m. The DPW was advised of damage done to a utility box on Darlene Drive.

12:29 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

12:54 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Parkerville Road residence.

5:52 p.m. A motorist from Clinton, MA was issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.

Monday, Feb. 24

7:51 a.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Boston Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

8:03 a.m. An officer assisted an Oregon Road resident who was locked out of their residence.

11:00 a.m. A motorist from Hopkinton, MA was issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License; Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Revoked Registration, and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.

11:29 a.m. Officers responded to Turnpike Road and Central Street for malfunctioning traffic lights. Officers remained on scene to assist with traffic until the traffic lights were repaired.

12:49 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Southville Road residence.

12:52 p.m. Officers responded to Turnpike Road to assist with debris removal from the roadway that was causing a traffic hazard.

12:57 p.m. A Southborough resident requested a Harassment Prevention Order against a resident of Acton, MA. The HPO was issued to the Acton resident by Action Police Department.

2:55 p.m. A resident requested an officer’s assistance with filing a Harassment Prevention Order.

3:00 p.m. Framingham Police requested Southborough Police’s assistance in locating a motorist that left the Hess gas station (at the town line) without paying for gas. Southborough officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.

3:48 p.m. An officer assisted a resident with a civil matter at the police station.

4:15 p.m. Officers checked on a juvenile riding a bicycle on Turnpike Road, and determined that the juvenile was a runaway from Dorchester, MA. The juvenile was transported to the hospital for evaluation, while the parents and the Boston Police Department were notified. The parents responded to the hospital to be reunited with the juvenile.

7:40 p.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

8:18 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Boston Road business.

Tuesday, Feb. 25

12:01 a.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

9:08 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Woodland Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

1:37 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Woodland Road residence.

3:36 p.m. A medical was reported at a Bridge Street residence.

3:40 p.m. A medical was reported at a Turnpike Road business.

4:00 p.m. An officer investigated a report of a larceny from an individual at a Turnpike Road business.

4:32 p.m. A Restraining Order was issued to a Sarsenstone Way resident.

5:18 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

6:29 p.m. Officers investigated a report of credit card fraud from a General Henry Knox resident.

7:14 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a large pot hole that had caused significant damage to passing cars on Turnpike Road. Mass Highway was notified and responded to the scene to fill up the pot hole.

7:39 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

Wednesday, Feb. 26

12:58 a.m. A medical was reported at a Sarsenstone Way residence.

3:43 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious motor vehicle parked outside of a Turnpike Road business. The vehicle and the operator checked out ok.

7:12 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Cordaville Road.

12:15 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a St. Martin Drive business.

1:30 p.m. Officers conducted a requested well-being check on a Meeting House Lane resident.

3:21 p.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident at a Willow Street business. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

6:57 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

11:47 p.m. Officers investigated a report of an individual flagging down cars on Cordaville Road. Responding officers reported back negative findings in the area.

Thursday, Feb. 27

12:58 a.m. Arrested, Daniel Lynch of Harrington Farm, Shrewsbury, MA. Mr. Lynch was charged with OUI Alcohol (2nd Offense), Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License, and Speeding.

7:28 a.m. An officer assisted a motorist who was stuck in the car wash on Boston Road. An employee arrived on scene to assist with the extraction.

8:24 a.m. A medical was reported at a Turnpike Road business.

10:24 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Main Street.

11:59 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Marlboro Road residence.

12:08 p.m. Arrested, Luciano DeOliveira of South Street, Marlborough, MA. Mr. DeOliveira was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant out of Ayer District Court.

1:38 p.m. Officers responded to the Red Roof Inn to assist in the removal of an out-of-control guest at the hotel.

2:25 p.m. An officer investigated a report of threatening behavior at a Newton Street residence.

5:27 p.m. A motorist from Shrewsbury, MA was issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.

5:49 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Johnson Road residence.

5:51 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a larceny from a Whistler Lane residence. The matter is currently under investigation at this time.

8:35 p.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

Southborough – Richard L. Fairfield, 77, of Southborough, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 at Wingate at Sudbury, after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was the devoted husband of Paula (Beck) Fairfield for the past 56 years.

Born in Canada, Richard was the son of the late James Henry and Edith Estelle (Stevenson) Fairfield. He was a graduate of Brighton High School and was co-owner and operator of J. G. Willis, Tent Co. of Newton and Tentworks of Southborough.

He had a passion for building and fixing things and enjoyed traveling. However, his greatest joy was spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Richard L. Fairfield Jr., who was his partner in business, and his wife Terri of Southborough and Andrew and his wife Tracy of Franklin; a sister, Glenys Brewer of Lillington, N.C.; four grandchildren, Cory and Craig Farifield and Megan and Erin Fairfield; a cousin, Barbara Trafton of Needham; and several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of resurrection was held at St. Matthew Church in Southborough. The Morris Funeral Home of Southborough assisted with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to Beacon Hospice, 160 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701; Save A Dog, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury, MA  01776; or Buddy Dog, 151 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776.

Southborough – Jean M. (Juba) Moore, 57, of Southborough, died Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Marlborough Hills Health Center after a battle with cancer.

Born in California, she was the daughter of the late Thelma (Casey) and Robert N. Lamirande of Methuen. She was raised and educated in Methuen.

Jean was an accounting specialist for Olympus Corporation of Southborough. She was a tremendous cook and enjoyed shopping with her daughter. She was also a member of St. Anne Church of Southborough.

In addition to her Dad, she is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Balboni and her fiancé, Craig Reason, both of Southborough;  her brothers, David Juba of Pennsylvania and Robert D. Lamirande of Methuen.

Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, March 12, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. (Route 30), Southborough. Funeral services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451.

To send words of condolence to the family, please visit www.morrisfuneralparlor.com.

Southborough ma policeSouthborough

Friday, Feb. 28

7:22 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Northboro Road residence.

7:45 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

8:27 a.m. An officer assisted a motorist with a lost item on Turnpike Road.

9:01 a.m. A Central Street business owner reported that someone may have entered the business at some point during the night. The responding officer took a report, and the incident is currently under investigation.

9:23 a.m. An officer took a vandalism report from a Southville Road resident.

12:01 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Latisquama Road residence.

12:39 p.m. Arrested, Leanna Oliveira of Apple Door Road, Framingham, MA. Ms. Oliveira was arrested on an active Arrest Warrant out of North Attleborough District Court. She was also issued a civil citation for marijuana possession.

12:56 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Lovers Lane residence.

2:24 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Presidential Drive residence.

4:27 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a different Presidential Drive residence.

4:49 p.m. A medical was reported at an Autumn Hill Lane residence.

5:34 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

10:20 p.m. Arrested, Nicholas Michaels of Nathan Stone Lane, Southborough, MA. Officers responded to the residence after receiving a report of a domestic argument in progress. Mr. Michaels was charged with domestic assault & battery and resisting arrest.

10:42 p.m. A medical was reported at the police station.

Saturday, March 1

12:17 a.m. Officers conducted a requested well-being check on a Ted Lane resident.

12:39 a.m. Officers responded to the Turnpike Road area to investigate a report of an erratic operator. The vehicle had left the area prior to the officer’s arrival.

1:51 a.m. Arrested, Diego Demorais of Pine Street, Framingham, MA. Mr. Demorais was charged with OUI alcohol and marked lanes violation.

6:05 a.m. A medical was reported at a General Henry Knox Road residence.

9:12 a.m. A resident of Pinecone Lane reported a possible phone scam. The responding officer took a report and conducted a follow-up investigation.

10:09 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Parkerville Road residence.

10:46 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. Injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

1:08 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

3:08 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Cordaville Road.

6:06 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Presidential Drive residence.

10:06 p.m. Arrested, Felipe Leite of Carmicle Drive, Taunton, MA. Mr. Leite was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license and marked lanes violation.

11:07 p.m. Officers responded to Turnpike Road to investigate a report of an erratic operator. The operator was located and checked out ok.

11:27 p.m.  An officer responded to Sadie Hutt Lane to investigate a report of a suspicious motor vehicle in the area. The vehicle was located and checked out ok.

Sunday, March 2

1:13 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious motor vehicle left on the side of Turnpike Road. The vehicle was unattended and towed from the scene by Ted’s Auto Body.

6:39 a.m. A medical was reported at a Pleasant Street residence.

8:54 a.m. Officers responded with the Fire Department to assist with a Chimney fire at a Leonard Drive residence.

10:03 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

11:57 a.m. A medical was reported at an Andrews Way residence.

12:09 p.m. A Woodland Road resident reported two dogs running loose in his driveway. The Animal Control Officer was notified.

12:41 p.m. A medical was reported at a Strawberry Hill Road residence.

3:00 p.m. Officers investigated a parking complaint in front of a Turnpike Road business.

8:15 p.m. Officers responded to an Oak Hill Road residence for a barking dog complaint.

11:37 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

Monday, March 3

4:39 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled tractor trailer unit on Turnpike Road.

6:52 a.m. A motorist from Marlborough, MA was issued a Criminal Application for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and operating an unregistered motor vehicle.

7:56 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Madison Place residence.

9:45 a.m. An officer checked on a suspicious motor vehicle parked on Northboro Road. The vehicle checked out ok.

10:34 a.m. An officer took a report of a phone scam from a Middle Road resident.

5:46 p.m. An officer responded to the Middle Road area to investigate a report of vehicles speeding in the area.

7:50 p.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

Tuesday, March 4

8:14 a.m. Officers responded to a Sarsenstone Way residence to assist with a family dispute. The situation was resolved by the responding officers.

9:23 a.m. A medical was reported at a Sarsenstone Way residence.

9:34 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

9:54 a.m. Officers provided a funeral escort on Main Street.

1:21 p.m. An officer responded with the Fire Department to a Turnpike Road business to investigate a fire alarm activation.

1:39 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Newton Street business.

1:46 p.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

2:10 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

2:33 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Presidential Drive residence.

4:47 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Northboro Road business.

5:20 p.m. A motorist from Framingham, MA was issued a Criminal Application for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

7:28 p.m. An officer investigated a parking complaint on Middle Road.

8:32 p.m. An officer responded to a Peggy Drive residence to investigate a report of a suspicious male and female party in the area. The reporting party stated that the two had knocked on her door, and had asked for a person that never lived there. After being advised of this, the two individuals left the area. The officer checked the area and reported back negative findings.

10:10 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

Wednesday, March 5

1:24 a.m. A medical was reported at a Highland Street residence.

6:37 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Marlboro Road.

7:22 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Pine Hill Road.

8:15 a.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Mt. Vickery Road business.

9:52 a.m. An officer investigated a parking complaint on Cordaville Road.

9:56 a.m. An officer assisted a Central Street business owner with a civil matter.

12:11 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from Fay School on Main Street.

12:50 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Southville Road residence.

2:37 p.m. An officer responded to Middle Road to investigate a report of someone walking on the ice. The responding officer reported back negative findings.

3:40 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Main Street residence.

5:13 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Pine Hill Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

5:26 p.m. A motorist from Worcester, MA was issued a Criminal Application for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

5:56 p.m. Arrested, Dana Modest of Sarsenstone Way, Southborough, MA. Mr. Modest was charged with violating an abuse prevention order.

7:11 p.m. A medical was reported at Fay School on Main Street.

Thursday, March 6

9:13 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

9:37 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Pine Hill Road residence.

9:47 a.m. An officer on patrol observed that the Jersey barrier at Turnpike Road and Breakneck Hill Road had been damaged. Mass DOT was notified and responded to the scene.

9:53 a.m. An officer took a report of a phone scam from an Oak Hill Road residence.

10:16 a.m. An officer investigated a report of a larceny at a Cordaville Road business.

10:19 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Blendon Woods Drive residence.

1:26 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Presidential Drive residence.

5:05 p.m. A motorist from Webster, MA was issued a Criminal Application for operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

5:33 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

10:32 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

11:02 p.m. A medical was reported at a Pearl Street residence.

11:48 p.m. A Pearl Street resident was placed into Protective Custody due to alcohol intoxication.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

Southborough – Paul C. Badavas, 76, of Southborough, died Sunday, March 16, 2014, at home with his family at his side.

Paul was born in 1937 in the village of Thoknia, county of Megalopolis, state of Arcadia, Greece. He was the son of the late Christos P. and Vasiliki (Pechilis) Badavas and of his beloved stepmother Maria (Giorgada) Badavas.

He immigrated to the United States of America Feb. 7, 1956 and became a naturalized citizen in 1961. He could always be found with a copy of the Constitution of his adopted country in his briefcase and was forever thankful for the support of his dear aunt and uncle who brought him to America.

Paul graduated from Brockton High School, class of 1959. While in school, he worked nights, weekends and summers ironing and pressing women’s coats in a garment factory.  He received a B.S. in 1963 and a M.S. in 1965 in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He also received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 1969 from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.

For over 30 years, Paul worked for the Foxboro Company in Foxboro. He started in the research department and spent several years with the company before joining the development department, from which he retired in 2000. He published over two dozen papers and a book, and was granted a number of patents. In 1998, he was selected the Foxboro Company’s Inventor of the Year and was inducted in the Corporate Division of the Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio.

Paul helped organize the Southborough soccer program and was its president for a number of years. Many people will remember him for the years he coached boys and girls soccer teams. He also volunteered for the Northborough/Southborough Music Association, and was its president for a year.

Paul shared 48 years of marriage with the love of his life, Judith (Outten) Badavas, who survives him. He is survived by his son, Christos P. Badavas and his wife Sarah of Sunnyside, N.Y., and his daughter, Elizabeth Badavas Vassiliou and her husband Christophoros of Albany, Calif. He was the loving grandfather of Paul and Thomas, and Angeliki, Panagiotis, Baby Boy, and Twinnie. He is survived by his brothers, Bill Badavas and Steve Badavas, both of Brockton, John Badavas and his wife Karen of Raynham, and Dimitrios Badavas and his wife Toula, of Athens, Greece; his sister, Vicky Livas, of Athens, Greece; his brother-in-law, Richard Outten of Chicago; and four nieces and seven nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to call Thursday, March 20, from 4 – 7 p.m., at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough. A liturgy in Paul’s memory will be celebrated Friday, March 21, at 10:30 a.m., at Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 9 Central St., Marlborough. Burial will follow be in the Southborough Rural Cemetery.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215-5450, or to the Building Fund of Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, PO Box 381, Marlborough, MA 01752.

To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit www.morrisfuneralparlor.com.

Southborough

Friday, March 7

1:12 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Newton Street business.

1:54 a.m. An officer on patrol reported a suspicious vehicle parked at a Southville Road business. The vehicle checked out ok.

2:16 a.m. An officer on patrol reported two, suspicious vehicles parked in a Turnpike Road business parking lot. Both vehicles checked out ok.

6:35 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Main Street. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

6:39 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Watkins Lane residence.

8:32 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Marlboro Road. There were injuries reported from the scene of the accident.

11:51 a.m. A Davis Road resident reported a possible phone scam.

2:19 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Johnson Road residence.

4:06 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Deerfoot Road.

5:23 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

5:26 p.m. Arrested, Michael Bean, Sears Island Street, Worcester, MA. Mr. Bean was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

5:57 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

8:44 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

9:03 p.m. An officer responded to a Park Street business to assist with an unruly customer.

10:40 p.m. An officer responded with the Fire Department to investigate a report of smoke inside of a Breakneck Hill Road residence.

10:54 p.m. Southborough assisted Hopkinton police with a follow-up investigation of a larceny that took place in their town.

Saturday, March 8

12:56 a.m. Southborough assisted Westborough Police with crowds from a large concert at the Double Tree Hotel in Westborough.

4:54 a.m. A medical was reported at a Walnut Drive residence.

9:21 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

3:56 p.m. A medical was reported at a Newton Street business.

4:11 p.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident on Central Street. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

8:21 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Marlboro Road business.

10:24 p.m. Officers investigated a suspicious motor vehicle parked in the parking lot of a Turnpike Road business. The officer reported back that the vehicle checked out ok.

Sunday, March 9

5:24 a.m. A medical was reported at an Andrews Way residence.

2:07 p.m. A medical was reported at a Marlboro Road residence.

7:49 p.m. Officers responded to a Bigelow Road residence for a report of a past domestic assault & battery. The case is currently under investigation.

9:46 p.m. An officer checked on a suspicious motor vehicle parked and running in a Main Street parking lot. The vehicle and the operator both checked out ok.

Monday, March 10

7:43 a.m. A medical was reported at a Cordaville Road business.

10:01 a.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from the Southborough Arts Center.

12:46 p.m. An officer on patrol removed a large amount of debris from Turnpike Road.

12:57 p.m. An officer responded with the Fire Department to investigate a fire alarm at a Nipmuc Lane residence.

2:40 p.m. An officer checked on a suspicious motor vehicle that was parked on Darlene Drive. The vehicle and the operator checked out ok.

5:03 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

5:55 p.m. A medical was reported at a Turnpike Road business.

6:26 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on View Hill Road. The responding officer reported back negative findings in the area.

7:28 p.m. A medical was reported at a Maplecrest Drive residence.

7:53 p.m. A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.

8:13 p.m. A resident of Gilmore Road reported a fraudulent use of their credit card.

11:37 p.m. A resident of Wildwood Drive reported a tow truck was parked (and running) in their driveway. Responding officers located the tow truck driver and advised him to leave.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Carl Guyer, chair of the Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee
Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Southborough – At the March 14 meeting of the Breakfast Club at the Southborough Senior Center, Carl Guyer, chair of the Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee (SGTRC), spoke about the impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. He and SGTRC are encouraging residents to support the effort for Southborough to become a certified Green Community. There are currently 123 designated Green Communities in Massachusetts including Marlborough.

“We’re trying to raise awareness in Southborough about the need to become a more green community,” Guyer said.

His presentation started by making the topic of CO2 relevant for that morning’s breakfast guests.

“All of your breakfast this morning came from atmospheric CO2 because you’re eating plants and animals,” he said. “All that carbon that you just consumed came from out of the atmosphere. Plants are amazing. With such a low concentration of CO2 they’re able to grow and extract enough nutrients out of the air to provide you with food. Even though it’s a low concentration, it’s very important to life.”

He provided historical data and graphs to illustrate the rapid rise in CO2 concentrations.

Emphasizing the significance of climate change, Guyer shared a January 2012 quote of Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund: “The science is sobering – the global temperature in 2012 was among the hottest since records began in 1880. Make no mistake: without concerted action, the very future of our planet is in peril.”

Guyer noted, “This January was the fourth warmest January on record for Earth.”

The presentation included a helpful tip for the guests to make their homes more energy and cost efficient. Guyer recommended they contact Mass Save for an energy audit.

“They’ll do an energy audit on your house and won’t charge you for it,” he explained. “They’ll find places where you’re losing energy.”

Guyer also discussed the goals and benefits of the Green Communities Designation and Grant Program. A designated community can apply for grants toward energy-saving projects.

“It can only save the town money,” Guyer said of the program.

SGTRC presented an introduction to the Green Communities Program two years ago at the Southborough Public Library. Speakers included Kelly Brown, the regional coordinator of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.

“We tried to get this going two years ago and it ran out of steam,” Guyer said. “We’re trying to build momentum again.”

An updated presentation of the program was offered by SGTRC at the library last fall. Guyer is making himself available to other organizations interested in hosting the presentation. He hopes the Breakfast Club guests will spread the word.

“Maybe some of these people will leave here, they’ll see a selectman and ask, ‘Why isn’t Southborough a Green Community?” he said.

The Board of Selectmen recently compiled a list of priorities. Among them is to explore becoming a Green Community and learn what it would entail.

Two members of SGTRC recently moved out of town. Any resident interested in joining the committee, which meets one evening a month at the library, can email Guyer at carl.guyer@gmail.com.

Updates about SGTRC are posted at facebook.com/SouthboroughGreenTech. For more information about Mass Save, visit masssave.com.

The Breakfast Club meets the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m., excluding July and August. The next meeting is April 11, featuring Dr. Andrew Vitz, the state ornithologist for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Vitz will speak about the local bird population.

Suggested donation is $6 for members of the Friends of the Southborough Senior Center; $10 for non-members. A required reservation can be made by calling 508-229-4453. For more information, visit southboroughseniors.com.

Southborough - Josephine Gray Galligan, 85, of Southborough, died Thursday, March 20, 2014. Born in 1928 in County Sligo to Hubert (Hughie) Gray of Barroe North and Mary Anne Keaveney of Drumderry, Ireland, she emigrated to Springfield in 1956. Wife of the late Gerard Galligan, she moved to Southborough, where she resided until her death. Dear friend of the late Father Eymard Galligan, their home was ever a place of hospitality.

The eldest of four siblings, Josephine is survived by her sister, Monica Gray Nelson of Madeleine Island, Wis., and her brother, Hubert B. Gray and his wife Joan Sullivan Gray of Braintree. She wa predeceased by her sister, Margaret Gray O’Brien, wife of the late Jack O’Brien of Stony Brook, Long Island. She also leaves behind her brother-in-law, Clem Galligan of Maryland; nieces, Christine Galligan of Maryland, Suzanne Galligan of Glens Falls, N.Y., Jacqueline Nelson of Delta Junction, Alaska, Cindy Strauman of  Duluth, Minn., Goretta Walsh of Dublin, Ireland, Christine Gray-Mullen of Amherst, and Nola Gray of Portland, Or., as well as and nephews Michael Galligan of  Maryland, John Galligan of  Philadelphia, John J. Nelson of Texas, and Brian and Troy Nelson of  Madeleine Island, Wis.; beloved great-grandnieces and nephews  in the United States, Ireland, and Luxembourg; and innumerable dear cousins and  beloved friends.

Visiting hours will be held Monday, March 24, from 4 – 7 p.m., at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. (Route 30), Southborough. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Tuesday, March 25, at 11 a.m., at St. Anne Church in Southborough. Burial will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery on the following weekend in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Donations in Josephine’s memory may be made to charities representing her great love of animals, including the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Alley Cats, as well as Satha Sai Sanctuary Trust for Nature in Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo, Ireland.

To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit www.morrisfuneralparlor.com.

Southborough PD

Friday, March 14

2:40 a.m. A medical was reported at a Joslin Lane residence.

8:13 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

9:21 a.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Turnpike Road business.

10:51 a.m. Southborough officers were advised of a BOLO (Be On the Look Out) for a suspect wanted for a domestic assault & battery that had occurred in Westborough.

11:14 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

12:11 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Presidential Drive residence.

3:16 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Gilmore Road residence.

3:32 p.m. An officer checked on a suspicious motor vehicle that was parked on Smith Lane. The officer reported back that it was a parent waiting for the school bus.

6:22 p.m. An officer assisted a Boston Road resident with a civil matter.

6:28 p.m. A medical was reported at a Mt Vickery Road residence.

7:58 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from the Red Roof Inn on Turnpike Road.

8:07 p.m. An officer stayed on scene for community policing at the Red Roof Inn.

11:14 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

Saturday, March 15

5:00 a.m. A Southborough officer assisted Ashland police officers at the town line (Oregon Road) with an arrest for a stolen motor vehicle.

10:28 a.m. Arrested, Theodore Eliadis of Cherry Street, Southborough, MA. Mr. Eliadis was arrested after it was determined that he had an active arrest warrant out of Westborough District Court.

10:31 a.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Main Street residence.

12:50 p.m. An officer assisted a disabled motorist on Fisher Road.

12:58 p.m. A medical was reported at a Turnpike Road business.

3:57 p.m. Arrested, Samuel Dwiggins of Middle Road, Southborough, MA. Officers were called to the residence of Mr. Dwiggins, after receiving a report of a domestic argument in progress. As a result of the officer’s investigation, Mr. Dwiggins was placed under arrest and charged with domestic assault & battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, and threats to commit murder.

5:18 p.m. Officers conducted a check on a suspicious motor vehicle parked on Summit Road. The responding officer reported back that the vehicle checked out ok.

6:11 p.m. A medical was reported at a Main Street business.

11:11 p.m. A medical was reported at a Newton Street residence.

Sunday, March 16

12:39 p.m. A medical was reported at a Turnpike Road business.

3:04 p.m. An officer responded to an Aspenwood Lane residence with the Fire Department, to investigate an odor of natural gas in the area. The residence was evacuated and the area was cleared by the Fire Department.

7:32 p.m. A medical was reported at an Oregon Road residence.

8:56 p.m. A medical was reported at a Blueberry Lane residence.

11:06 p.m. A medical was reported at the Red Roof Inn on Turnpike Road.

Monday, March 17

5:33 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Cordaville Road business.

9:03 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Oak Hill Road.

1:33 p.m. A medical was reported at a Coslin Drive business.

2:57 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Brookside Road residence.

6:00 p.m. Officers responded to a Turnpike Road business to investigate a report of an intoxicated person walking in the area. The officers located the male party and reported back that the individual checked out ok.

6:25 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Breakneck Hill Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

6:38 p.m. An officer responded to River Street to investigate a report of malfunctioning traffic lights. The officer reported back that the lights were functioning ok.

8:14 p.m. Arrested, Anthony Solomon of Sheehan Way, Foxborough, MA. Mr. Solomon was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

8:37 p.m.  Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

10:42 p.m. Arrested, William Henry of Cross Street, Reading, MA. Mr. Henry was charged with OUI alcohol, marked lanes violation, and speeding.

10:45 p.m. A resident of Boston Road came into the station to report that her passport was lost (or stolen). An officer took a report on the missing passport.

11:06 p.m. A medical was reported at the police station on Main Street.

11:55 p.m. Officers responded to Owen O’Leary’s for an out-of-control customer at the business. The customer was asked to leave the establishment, and left in a cab shortly after the officer’s arrival to the scene. No further police action was taken.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Dave Pietro, a Southborough native and 1982 graduate of Algonquin Regional High School
Photo/submitted

Southborough – While working fulltime Mondays through Thursdays as a music assistant professor of jazz studies at New York University (NYU), Southborough native Dave Pietro travels internationally weekends to play saxophone at clubs, festivals, schools and concert halls. His busy schedule includes a local stop Saturday, April 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Steeple Coffeehouse.

“It’s always great to go home and share your art with friends and family,” he said.

Pietro’s love of music began at age 5. Returning from service at St. Anne Church, he sat at a home organ and duplicated hymns he had heard. He also enjoyed listening to his parents’ extensive collection of swing records. His musical interests grew in school.

“In fifth grade when we were allowed to sign up for musical instruments, I picked the saxophone,” he recalled. “When I came home from school, my mother looked at the list of instruments and said, ‘David, you picked the most expensive instrument!’ But it turned out to be not a bad investment.”

His first music mentor was public school teacher Steve Elman, who taught him from grades five through eight.

“He was really into jazz,” Pietro noted. “He got me listening to jazz, and soloing and improvising at a very young age. I realize now how lucky I was to have grown up with the Southborough school system. I was exposed to a lot of great music, which laid the foundation for the rest of my life.”

Pietro looked forward to continuing music studies at Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS). However, it took a while to fully satisfy that desire.

“At the time, the music department was going through a lot of change,” he explained. “I had three music directors in four years at the school. It was very unsettling for me, especially because music was such an important part of my life.”

Music became even more important to Pietro in his senior year, when ARHS hired Dennis Wrenn as chair of the fine and performing arts department. They kept in close touch after Pietro graduated from ARHS in 1982.

“I got excited about music again,” Pietro said. “It was an important turning point for me.”

Wrenn died in 2009 while leading the ARHS Jazz Band on a tour in Athens, Greece.

“It was really a tragedy to lose him,” Pietro said. “I think many of his students still carry his spirit on with them.”

Pietro first experienced touring in Europe during his freshman year at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). He has since performed in over 30 countries throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America.

After two years at UNH, Pietro transferred to the University of North Texas, where he received his bachelor’s degree and toured with the school band. He earned a master’s degree in jazz composition from NYU, where he currently teaches.

Pietro offers his students the same advice he received years ago from Wrenn.

“I was walking out the door during graduation, and Dennis looked at me seriously and said, ‘When music stops being enjoyable for you, don’t do it anymore,’” Pietro relayed.

Pietro is currently a member of the Grammy Award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra. He has also performed with numerous artists including Paul Anka, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ray Charles, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Feinstein, Chaka Kahn and Liza Minnelli.

“Thank God that I’m doing what I love to do because sometimes it can be a very brutal schedule,” Pietro said.

The Steeple Coffeehouse offers discounted tickets in advance online. Doors open at 7 p.m. For ticket information, visit steeplecoffeehouse.org. For more information about Dave Pietro, visit davepietro.com.

Southborough student achieves Eagle Scout rank

Southborough – Stanley Zarrilli, 18, of Troop 92 of Southborough, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout March 18. Zarrilli, a senior at Algonquin Regional High School, is a lifelong Cub Scout and Boy Scout with years of community service and scouting activities. For his Eagle Project, he assisted in the construction of three picnic tables for the Town of Southborough Department of Public Works for community use.

Southborough

Friday, March 21

12:27 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at an Oregon Road residence.

4:50 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

9:02 a.m. An officer responded to a Breakneck Hill Road to investigate a report of power lines down across the street. The responding officer reported back that the wires were cable wires, and had dispatch notify Verizon of the wires down.

11:11 a.m. Officers responded to a Turnpike Road business to investigate a report of an unwanted person on the premises. The individual was asked to leave and complied.

11:37 a.m. An officer took a report of harassing phone calls from a Witherbee Lane resident.

11:57 a.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

2:24 p.m. An officer assisted a resident at the police station with a harassment complaint.

3:03 p.m. An officer assisted a second resident at the police station with a harassment complaint.

3:53 p.m. A medical was reported at a Northboro Road business.

4:44 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Cordaville Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.

6:34 p.m. Arrested, Michael Kennedy of Quarry Street, Quincy, MA. Mr. Kennedy was charged with OUI alcohol and operating a motor vehicle with no inspection sticker.

7:56 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Cordaville Road business.

10:47 p.m. An officer on patrol removed a large construction sign from the roadway on Northboro Road.

Saturday, March 22

12:04 a.m. A medical was reported at a Main Street residence.

1:06 a.m. A motorist from Marlborough, MA was issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License and Defective Equipment.

9:15 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Main Street business.

9:53 a.m. Officers investigated a parking complaint on Cordaville Road.

11:50 a.m. Arrested, Jessie Carbino of Dimock Street, Roxbury, MA. Ms. Carbino was charged with receiving stolen property over $250 (motor vehicle).

1:12 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Cordaville Road.

4:19 p.m. Officers investigated a report of an erratic operator in the area of Central Street. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

5:16 p.m. A motorist from Marlborough, MA was issued a criminal application for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.

5:27 p.m. An officer responded to Peggy Drive to investigate a report of a tree down and blocking the roadway. The responding officer was able to remove the tree from the road.

6:51 p.m. An officer responded to an Oak Hill Road residence to investigate a report of missing items from the resident’s yard (pet items). The responding officer took a report on the incident.

11:18 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

Sunday, March 23

3:01 a.m. An officer investigated a suspicious motor vehicle parked in front of a Turnpike Road business.

11:49 a.m. An officer took a report of a stolen license plate from a Main Street resident.

2:26 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

4:36 p.m. A motorist from Marlborough, MA came to the station to report a Hit & Run accident that had just occurred. The responding officer is currently investigating the accident.

4:51 p.m. A medical was reported at a Main Street business.

5:18 p.m. Officers investigated a one car, motor vehicle accident (vs. deer) on Turnpike Road. There were no injuries reported at the scene of the accident.

6:21 p.m. Officers performed a requested house check on Framingham Road.

6:37 p.m. A medical was reported at an Oregon Road residence.

7:21 p.m. Officers responded to Turnpike Road to investigate a report of an erratic operator in the area. The vehicle was located by the responding officer, who reported back that everything checked out ok.

8:31 p.m. Officers responded to Richards Road to investigate a report of loud “bangs” in the area. The responding officers reported back negative findings.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Carl Guyer, chair of the Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee. (Photo/Ed Karvoski Jr.)

Southborough – At the March 14 meeting of the Breakfast Club at the Southborough Senior Center, Carl Guyer, chair of the Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee (SGTRC), spoke about the impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. He and SGTRC are encouraging residents to support the effort for Southborough to become a certified Green Community. There are currently 123 designated Green Communities in Massachusetts including Marlborough.

We’re trying to raise awareness in Southborough about the need to become a more green community,” Guyer said.

His presentation started by making the topic of CO2 relevant for that morning’s breakfast guests.

“All of your breakfast this morning came from atmospheric CO2 because you’re eating plants and animals,” he said. “All that carbon that you just consumed came from out of the atmosphere. Plants are amazing. With such a low concentration of CO2 they’re able to grow and extract enough nutrients out of the air to provide you with food. Even though it’s a low concentration, it’s very important to life.”

He provided historical data and graphs to illustrate the rapid rise in CO2 concentrations.

Emphasizing the significance of climate change, Guyer shared a January 2012 quote of Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund: “The science is sobering – the global temperature in 2012 was among the hottest since records began in 1880. Make no mistake: without concerted action, the very future of our planet is in peril.”

Guyer noted, “This January was the fourth warmest January on record for Earth.”

The presentation included a helpful tip for the guests to make their homes more energy and cost efficient. Guyer recommended they contact Mass Save for an energy audit.

“They’ll do an energy audit on your house and won’t charge you for it,” he explained. “They’ll find places where you’re losing energy.”

Guyer also discussed the goals and benefits of the Green Communities Designation and Grant Program. A designated community can apply for grants toward energy-saving projects.

“It can only save the town money,” Guyer said of the program.

SGTRC presented an introduction to the Green Communities Program two years ago at the Southborough Public Library. Speakers included Kelly Brown, the regional coordinator of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.

“We tried to get this going two years ago and it ran out of steam,” Guyer said. “We’re trying to build momentum again.”

An updated presentation of the program was offered by SGTRC at the library last fall. Guyer is making himself available to other organizations interested in hosting the presentation. He hopes the Breakfast Club guests will spread the word.

“Maybe some of these people will leave here, they’ll see a selectman and ask, ‘Why isn’t Southborough a Green Community?” he said.

The Board of Selectmen recently compiled a list of priorities. Among them is to explore becoming a Green Community and learn what it would entail.

Two members of SGTRC recently moved out of town. Any resident interested in joining the committee, which meets one evening a month at the library, can email Guyer at carl.guyer@gmail.com.

Updates about SGTRC are posted at facebook.com/SouthboroughGreenTech. For more information about Mass Save, visit masssave.com.

The Breakfast Club meets the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m., excluding July and August. The next meeting is April 11, featuring Dr. Andrew Vitz, the state ornithologist for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Vitz will speak about the local bird population.

Suggested donation is $6 for members of the Friends of the Southborough Senior Center; $10 for non-members. A required reservation can be made by calling 508-229-4453. For more information, visit southboroughseniors.com.

By Jennifer Lucarelli, Contributing Writer

Southborough resident Carol Venie models one of the scarves she knitted for runners in the Boston Marathon. (Photo/submitted)

Southborough – With the Boston Marathon just weeks away, one local resident is working with knitters from around the world to bring some comfort to the runners.

Southborough resident Carol Venie is a member of the Old South Church Knitting Group in Boston that created the Marathon Scarf Project 2014.

Marathoners from around the world come to the Church of the Finish Line – Old South Church in Boston – for their annual Blessing of the Athletes, according to its website.

“The scarf project was born out of the Synod Scarf Project of California,” Venie said. “The group collected 10,000 scarves as a stand against the bullying of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered) youth. This was the inspiration of our group to knit for the runners to give them courage and take a stand against violence.”

Venie said knitting the scarves “is a way to bless the runners with something that was knit with love and courage that will touch their skin and bless them.”

She was formerly part of a group called Graceful Stitches who used their knitting projects to show support and to give courage to cancer patients.

“We came up with the name Graceful Stitches because by the grace of God we survived cancer,” she said. “And by the grace of God, maybe these runners can find some peace after such an awful tragedy last year.”

Venie said she wanted to be part of the knitting group to show her support for the victims and their families from the bombings.

“This is my first project since Graceful Stitches and I was thrilled to be back in the business of healing with my own hands,” she said. “I wanted to be a part of something that will touch so many people and knowing that through my knitting I can make a difference – what better gift to give someone than something that is handmade from the heart.”

“I hope the runners, too, may feel hope and encouragement, and not be afraid to finish the race and run with a peaceful heart,” Venie added. “I hope by knitting these scarves that it shows the runners we care, and through our knitting, it shows that every stitch is done with love and hope.”

To date, more than 1,000 scarves have been created by knitters from around the state and around the world.

“We’ve had people send scarves from Australia, England and France and from about 27 states from around the country,” she said. “All the scarves are knit in the blue and yellow colors of the Boston Athletic Association.”

If you’d like to knit a scarf, they should be about 4 to 6 inches wide and 60 inches long. The colors are blue and yellow and they suggest using the colors of the Boston Athletic Association, Pantone 109c and Pantone 294c, as a guide.

They are asking that scarves be mailed or dropped off at the Old South Church, 645 Boylston St., Boston, or Venie said she would pick them up locally. She can be reached via email at c.venie@verizon.net to coordinate pick up.

There is also an event at the Old South Church Saturday, April 5, from 2 to 4 p.m., where knitters can come and finish knitting their scarves. The Marathon Scarf Project knitting circle meets every Tuesday through mid-April as well.

For more information about the project, email scarfproject@oldsouth.org or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OldSouthChurch. There are also suggested patterns at Red Heart Yarn’s blog at www.redheart.com/blog/boston-marathon-scarf-project.

Southborough

Thursday, March 27

3:54 a.m. An officer checked on a suspicious motor vehicle parked in front of a Turnpike Road business. The motor vehicle and the operator checked out ok.

7:08 a.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

8:01 a.m. An officer assisted a Turnpike Road resident with a civil matter.

11:49 a.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Deerfoot Road residence.

12:13 p.m. A medical was reported at a Cordaville Road business.

1:41 p.m. Officers took a vandalism report from a Willow Street business.

5:17 p.m. Officers conducted a requested well-being check on a Schipper Farm Lane resident.

7:53 p.m. A medical was reported at a Parkerville Road residence.

9:58 p.m. Arrested, Diane Micalizzi of Cherry Street, West Newton, MA. Ms. Micalizzi was charged with OUI alcohol and resisting arrest.

Friday, March 28

12:47 a.m. An officer on patrol checked on a suspicious motor vehicle parked on White Bagley Road. The operator and vehicle checked out ok.

2:09 a.m. An officer assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

9:40 p.m. Officers responded to Cordaville Road to investigate a report of a male party attempting to stop cars. Officers located the male and provided a civilian transport just over the Hopkinton town line.

10:09 p.m. A medical was reported at a Pleasant Street residence.

10:11 p.m. An officer investigated a report of a suspicious motor vehicle parked on Maplecrest Drive. The vehicle was located, and the operator was reported to be out of a gas. The responding officer provided assistance and cleared from the area.

10:27 p.m. A Valley Road resident called to report that someone had just rang their back doorbell. Responding officers checked the area and reported back negative findings.

Saturday, March 29

11:40 a.m. An officer responded to the Middle Road area to investigate a report of unregistered solicitors in the area. The solicitors were located and advised that they needed to register at the police station.

12:35 p.m. Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Boston Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.

12:53 p.m. A medical was reported at St. Mark’s school on Marlboro Road.

1:22 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Latisquama Road residence.

1:46 p.m. Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.

3:12 p.m. A license plate was found and returned to a Blendon Woods Drive resident.

4:12 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Red Gate Lane residence.

5:20 p.m. A medical was reported at a Bantry Road residence.

11:35 p.m. An officer assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

Sunday, March 30

2:34 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a suspicious male party walking on Marlboro Road. The male was located and the responding officer advised that he checked out ok.

3:11 p.m. Officers assisted a disabled motorist on Turnpike Road.

3:20 p.m. Officers investigated a report of a suspicious male party walking in the wood behind the Harvard Primate Center. Officers checked the area and reported back negative findings.

8:12 p.m. A medical was reported at a Woodland Road residence.

8:24 p.m. An officer responded with the Fire Department to a Central Street residence, to investigate a report of a natural gas odor in the area.

11:17 p.m. Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Turnpike Road business.

11:35 p.m. A medical was reported at a Cottage Street residence.

The information from the police log is obtained directly from the official records maintained at each police station in our circulation area. It contains arrests and samplings of police activity. Those arrested are innocent until proven guilty. The Community Advocate will publish news of acquittals upon notification and a copy of court-issued documentation.