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Part 1

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News in and about the bogs

Selectmen Look to Save Energy - (July 15, 2008)

by: Editor

In recent weeks the Board of Selectmen have discussed having the new Town Manager look into automobile use and proper automobiles for specific job. It was questioned as to whether the use of former police cruisers were the best for other departments.

Last week the School committee entered into a three year contract with an energy consultant who will guarantee savings greater than their contract value.

Last evening, the Board discussed asking the Gas & Electric Department to conduct an energy audit of town buildings. Selectman Rogers talked about one audit which was conducted back in the early 1990's but not much has been completed since. Selectman Bond raised the question of creating a Green Committee in town similar to the one in Kingston, MA.

The Board will be looking for people to send in their ideas and whether they would like to participate in such a committee.

The Cranberry Country Vietnam Moving Wall Committee Receives Proclamation - (July 15, 2008)

by: Editor

Two years of planning culminated in a week of remembrances when the Vietnam Moving Wall came to Middleborough at the end of May. The Middleborough Board of Selectmen presented the committee with a proclamation for their efforts.

A framed panoramic of the wall was presented to the Board of Selectmen for mounting in the town hall.

Three Horses Rock Into The Sunset - (July 11, 2008)

by: Editor

Kicking off the summer concert series on the front lawn of the Town Hall, Three Horses kicked up some dust and rocked. With about 175 people on hand, the weather was perfect, the music was perfect and there were many smiling faces. Many people took advantage of the refreshments that were made available for a small fee.

The music set included classic rock that spans generations. Children, parents and grandparents alike were singing along with the band.

The concert series continues through the end of the summer. Check the Calendar of Events for more information.

Thompson Street Group tries to Preserve - (July 9, 2008)

by: Editor

The Committee for the Preservation of Thompson Street is a group of citizens that have been meeting to preserve Thompson Street in Middleborough. Home to the remaining active dairy farm and several large tracts of agricultural land, Thompson Street shows the historic farm side of Middleborough that is slowly being lost to residential development.

Last nights meeting was for strategizing on how they can preserve Thompson Street, whether by Historic or Scenic designations or to approach large land owners to help protect the land. Many ideas were bantered around by the committee, including approaching the developer of Oak Point with a plan to offer their assistance and support for several different ideas in return for protection of open space on Thompson Street.

The Committee assisted in the presentation given at the annual town meeting and would like to preserve the nature that is Thompson Street. One must only travel a few miles north to see what the Town of Halifax allowed on their end of Thompson Street. Subdivision upon subdivision stacked and packed on land that was once farmed. This group will work to keep that from happening.

Their next meeting is scheduled for August 7 at 7:30 PM at the East Middleborough 4H clubhouse on Thompson Street.

4th of July a Success - (July 7, 2008)

by: Editor

The North Middleborough 79th Annual 4th of July Parade was a success. The morning started off with sometimes heavy rains but it did not keep anyone away from the parade route. The weather was perfect for the kickoff at 10 AM and the parade went along for a good hour. Floats were submitted byt many groups from the Girl Scouts to a working popcorn machine on the "Corniest Float", from Middleborough Friends to Reedy's Archery, there were many smiles that one would expect.

After the Parade, activities continued at the Carnival at the Piece Playground with something for everyone. Diving for coins and the Greasy pole. The Carnival always entertains. The Carnival wrapped up its run on Sunday and everyone had a good time.

Middleborough Friends appears on Coffee Shop Talk with Adam Bond - (July 3, 2008)

by: Editor

The new community group Middleborough Friends appeared on the WXBR-AM 1460 radio show, Coffee Shop Talk with Adam Bond on Thursday. The group presided over by local resident Helen Belmont has organized in order to strengthen the community.

The Middleborough Friends are working on several community events aimed at uniting the community socially at a reasonable cost. Their first evert will be scheduled for the end of September and will be a Pancake Breakfast with a twist. It will not be just Pancakes, there will be something unique which will make the event for the whole family.

A Halloween Ball has been scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Haunted Historic Grand Ballroom of the Town Hall. The public is encouraged to participate.

Middleborough Friends can be reached through their website at www.middleboroughfriends.com

(Note: The Editor of the Middleborough News is the Secretary of the Middleborough Friends)