DOVER ROVERS to compete in FIRST LEGGO League State Championships

The Dover Rovers will compete in the 9-14 year old category at the FIRST LEGGO League Robotics State Championship Saturday, December 20 from 8am to 4pm at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. This video is a composite of some of the tasks they plan to perform with their robot.

Newton business owners talk about the TAB

A few Newton business owners talk about why they like the Newton TAB.

HEAD OF THE CHARLES

A SHORT VIDEO TO CHECK OUT THE POSSIBILITIES,YOUTUBE REALLY DESTROYS THE QUALITY.

HERE COME DA BUS !!!

A bit of presidential politicking could be seen in Newton, MA this afternoon as John McCain’s daughter Meghan stopped at Boston College, one hour late, to visit with the Boston College Republicans, a student organization.
Meghan McCain (L) is greeted at Boston College by Michael Reer,president of the Boston College Republicans.
Meghan McCain (center) poses for a picture with seminarians from St. John’s Seminary (L to R) Ryan Rooney, Salvatore Circosta, Matthew Guidi, and John D’ Arpino.

Paul Loscocco, a state rep from Holliston and co-chair of the Mass McCain Committee, introduced Meghan.

Meghan McCain (right) poses for a picture with BC freshman Alex Heuer from St. Paul, MN.
The campaign bus was seen rolling down Comm Ave past Newton City Hall following her appearance.

ALL PHOTOS COPYRIGHT 2008 - KEITH E. JACOBSON

Protesters converge on Harvard Square Banks

Protesters demonstrated in front of the Bank of America and Citibank in Harvard Square on Tuesday, October 7. For of the protesters chained themselves to the doors of the Citibank and were arrested by the Cambridge Police. You can read the full story in the Cambridge Chronicle.

URINETOWN

The Wellesley High School Drama Society rehearses URINETOWN (THE MUSICAL) for performance on November 6th, 7th, and 8th

I GOT SOUP!!!

NO SOUP FOR YOU !!!

LARRY THOMAS KNOWN BEST FOR HIS ROLE AS "THE SOUP NAZI" ON SEINFELD MADE AN APPEARANCE TODAY IN HARVARD SQUARE. THIS WAS PART OF" A NATIONWIDE CROSS COUNTRY TOUR TO BRING THE "SEINFELD" EXPERIENCE TO VIEWERS ACROSS AMERICA."

INTO THE WOODS

Students in Dover-Sherborn School's first summer drama program are in dress rehearsals for "Into the Woods." The kids are all 7-10th graders in the Middle and High School. The play will be performed on Thursday-Sunday, August 21-24 at 8:00 pm in the Sherborn Community Center on Sanger Street. Tickets are $15.00. Mariel Tenny plays Rapunzel and Abby Shannon is the witch. Both are from Sherborn . See a little of the play here.

BACKPACKS FOR KIDS

Meredith Allen, 9, a 4th grader at Chickering School, fills a backpack with school supplies for needy kids. She is working on this as part of the Backpacks for Kids Foundation which is based in Dover. See more kids at work here.

GLAMOUR GIRLS SPARKLE !!!

The Glamour Girls were the final act in the Wellesley Recreation Department's Summertime Concert Series.

See a little of the event

THIS NEW HOUSE

Jane Vitagliano, Showroom Manager, talks about a cooktop with Kevin O’Connor, This Old House host and Amy Favat from Weston whose family is building the new home that will be shown in the series.

JUST HORSING AROUND

I SPENT A DAY AT HORSEMANSHIP CAMP AT THE DANA HALL SCHOOL RIDING CENTER IN WELLESLEY, MA ...

SEE A SLIDESHOW BY CLICKING HERE !!!

FIREWORKS FALL RIVER, MA ~ JULY 4, 2008

FIREWORKS AT BATTLESHIP COVE, FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS ... HOME OF THE USS MASSACHUSETTS.

Center Streeters kick-off 25th year of concerts in Dover, MA

The Dover Park & Recreation Department kicked off the 25th year of concerts at the Dover Town Common on Tuesday, July 1. The Center Streeters performed a combination of bluegrass, country, and folk music. Comprised of current and former Dover residents, Center Streeters, was the opening act for the series 25 years ago.

HEAR AND SEE SOME OF THE PERFORMANCE BY CLICKING HERE

THE WHEEL DEAL !!!!

I got to spend some time with Stu Carpenter at Copley Motorcars in Needham,MA. A highlight of the visit was a spin in a $400,000 1955 Siata 300BC, one of only 40 made. To see and hear more click Copley Motorcars slideshow.

Farm Pond Rocks !!!

A COUPLE OF PHOTOS FROM THIS WEEK

Made in the SHADE

Skating in the SHADE, a partnership between the SHADE Foundation of America and FMC Arenas kicked off 8 weeks of free skating and skate rentals at the Jim Roche Community Ice Arena at 1275 VFW Parkway in West Roxbury on Wednesday, June 25. The purpose of the program is to offer an alternative to being out in the sun when the UV rays are at their most dangerous.

This year more than 1,000,000 people will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the fastest growing cancer and affects more people than prostate, breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer combined according to the SHADE Foundation of America.

For a detailed schedule of locations, dates and hours for the entire summer, visit the web site and click on “Skating in the SHADE.”

The SHADE Foundation of America, was started by melanoma survivor, Shondra Schilling, wife of Red Sox ace Curt Schilling. It is “dedicated to eradicating melanoma through the education of children and the community in the prevention and detection of skin cancer and the promotion of sun safety.”

Christina Yeomans, 2, helps her mom Pam lace up big sister, 5-year-old Kates skates as they prepare to take to the ice. They are West Roxbury residents.

Comfort Restaurant & Bar has recently opened above the Persian Restaurant Molena at 5 Spring Street. Owner Andrew Ward says the burger is outstanding and the mac and cheese can’t be beat.

ROGER WILLIAMS ZOO

ON A VISIT TO THE ROGER WILLIAMS ZOO IN PROVIDENCE, RI, I MADE A FEW PICTURES ... HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITES.

A Taste of Allston

The 11th Annual "A Taste of Allston on the Charles" will be held June 15 from 12 - 3 pm at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Field Road. Tickets are $20 but it is buy one get one free. Taste food from great Allston restaurants, enjoy live music, and take part in the silent auction. For more information check out www.allstonvillage.com . Fun Food Snackery, one of the participants, will give out ice cream samples and coupons for a free Hawaiian shaved ices at the store.

Fenway the TUG robot at the West Roxbury VA Hospital

In this corner ....

Newton resident, Nico Gargaro recently trained for and competed in his first sanctioned fight as an amateur boxer. Watch the slide show to see how he trained and find out if he won or lost.



See Nico train and fight by clicking here

Blue Ribbon ~ Here's the Beef !!!

I RECENTLY HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND SOME TIME BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE COMMISSARY FOR BLUE RIBBON BAR B-Q. FOR THOSE OF YOU OLD ENOUGH TO REMEMBER THIS PLACE ANSWERES THE QUESTION "WHERE'S THE BEEF."

"MALL COP" FILMING IN BOSTON

"MALL COP" A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING KEVIN JAMES IS FILMING IN BOSTON. TODAY HE WAS ON LOCATION IN WEST ROXBURY FILMING INTERIOR SHOTS. DURING BREAKS IN FILMING HE TALKED WITH PEOPLE OUTSIDE AND POSED FOR PHOTOS WITH NEIGHBORS.

Grease !!!!!!!

Theatre Ink at Newton North High School presents "Grease," March 13, 14,and 15,2008 at 7:30 pm and March 16 at 2:00 pm. All performances are at Newton North in Lasker Auditorium. This rehearsal took place Monday, March 10.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Students at Dover-Sherborn High School will be presenting "The Sound of Music" on Friday March 14 at 7:30 pm and Saturday March 15 at 1:30 and 7:30 pm.

STATE POLICE AT STABBING SCENE

Massachusetts State Police were called to the scene of a stabbing in Somerville. They dusted two cars outside of the residence for finger prints.

Kiwanis Star ~Talent Show

Hip Hop Festiveal

The Agassiz Baldwin Community presented the 12th Annual Hip Hop Festival for School Age Children, February 21, at the Baldwin School. The show featured six acts and coincides with Black History Month.

MACKINAW ISLAND, MICHIGAN

A SHORT VIDEO TEST USING SOME OLD FOOTAGE. MACKINAW ISLAND, MI DOES NOT HAVE ANY CARS ONLY HORSES AND BICYCLES.

Alan Ball speaks at Wellesley College

Alan Ball, screenwriter of American Beauty, spoke to a screen writing class at Wellesley College, Thursday, February 21. His new movie "Towelhead" was written by Wellesley College professor Alicia Erian. It is scheduled for release in August.

GOOD SPORTS

A COUPLE OF SHOTS FROM RECENT SPORTS ASSIGNMENTS



Wellesley vs Norwood girl's varsity basketball



Brookline vs Boston Latin boy's varsity hockey

You’ve gotta have heart !!!

Don’t Forget the two days to go until Valentine’s Day. While some people wear their heart on their sleeve, Zach Bender, 2 1/2, takes a different approach. He was with his mom Kim to take part in an event by The Wellesley Mother’s Forum; members and their children met at the Wellesley Free Library on Tuesday, February 12, to make Valentines cards to brighten up Valentine’s Day for local seniors.

CHARLIZE THERON - WOMAN OF THE YEAR

CHARLIZE THERON WAS NAMED HASTY PUDDING THEATRICALS "WOMAN OF THE YEAR" TODAY, FEBRUARY 7, AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY IN CAMBRIDGE, MA.

GO BLUE !!!!!!!

Testing out a flip video camera at a University of Michigan football game.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Roche Bros. opens Wellesley location in Linden Square

Free burritos today !!!!!!!!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

The eighth annual World of Wellesley, Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast was held on January 21 at the offices of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. Dr. King was celebrated with song, speeches, and speakers. Among the entertainment were the Kuumba Singers from Harvard University and from Wellesley High School, The Thunder Step Squad.

Celebrating The Dream: The Legacy Continues

Needham METCO & Friends presented their 15th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 21 at St. John of Damascus Church in Dedham. The program consisted of singing, dancing, and speakers.

Yemala Ba

Students at the Patrick Lyndon Pilot School in West Roxbury rehearse "Yemala Ba" which in the Mali language translates into "Big Change." The students will perform the dance January 17th at John Hancock Hall in Boston as part of the city's Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations.

SNOWSTORM SCENIC

JUST A NICE SCENE I PASSED BY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD FOLLOWING THE LATEST SNOW STORM....

THE SECRET WORLD OF BUBBLES

The Charles River School in Dover,MA presented a show on "The Secret World of Bubbles" on January 3, 2008.