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Vol. 50 | No. 52 | December 27, 2024
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Arrive tenants return after fire to noise from fans, dehumidifiers
Photographer Slovin joins Algonquin Hall of Fame
Select Board discusses next steps for White Cliffs
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor
northborough | 5
WESTBOROUGH – It was a rough week for residents at the 293 building at the Arrive apartment complex on Turnpike Road. On Monday, Dec. 9, there was a fire in a seventh-floor apartment unit. Fire personnel from several communities quickly extinguished the fire, but the resulting water damage forced the displacement of about 100 families. Most of these families spent the next few days in local hotels, and received assistance from the Red Cross, Westborough Public Schools, Gurudwara Westborough NESSC and other agencies.
Shrewsbury officers enjoy policing their hometown
shrewsbury | 7 Shrewsbury will vote on MBTA zoning on Feb. 4
Arrive | 13
Proposed 300-unit 40B project concerns town officials
shrewsbury | 19
By Evan Walsh Reporter
By Evan Walsh Reporter
SHREWSBURY – Hingham-based developer Saxon Partners is seeking to construct a 300-unit, multi-family housing development at 104 Main St., located in the northwest corner of Shrewsbury near I-290, Shrewsbury High School, and Lake Quinsigamond. Town Manager Kevin Mizikar announced the project to the public on Nov. 19 and said it would fall under Chapter 40B. Unlike other recent 40B projects like Emerald Run and 409 South Street — in which the developers worked with the town in an effort to make the project mutually beneficial and “friendly”
NORTHBOROUGH – Jeff Slovin had been into photography “forever,” but it wasn’t until about 2013 that he started taking pictures of Algonquin Regional High School athletes. As he watched his freshman daughter, Kelly, compete on the school’s swim team, Slovin would pull out his camera and grab some photos. By the time his son — Sam, a 2020 Algonquin graduate — made his way through the school system, Slovin was taking sports photos for practically the entire Algonquin community. Over the last decade, Slovin has been a familiar sight for athletes and parents alike, standing on the sidelines with his camera focused on the action.
40B project | 9
Algonquin girls basketball starts strong
Jeff Slovin (middle) was inducted into the Algonquin Athletic Hall of Fame. (Photo/Kelly Slovin)
That dedication — taking the time to attend hundreds of games and capture students’ athletic achievements – has earned Slovin a spot among Algonquin’s best. On Nov. 29, Slovin was inducted into the Algonquin Athletic Hall of Fame, earning the coveted Spirit Award for his commitment to the school community. “We are proud to honor Jeff Slovin as our Spirit Award due to his many years of service to the Algonquin athletics community,” said Algonquin Athletic Director Michael Mocerino. “He’s also a proud community member and has had children come through this school. He has shown so much dedication and pride in helping out athletics by always being available to take pictures, capturing the memories for our students.”
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