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Local news for South Walpole, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Sunday Aug 31 | Boston Herald

Teen choir from Zimbabwe set to sing in Acton

Rev. Tsitsi Moyo, a Zimbabwe native and minister of South Walpole United Methodist Church, arranged the trip for the 23-member youth choir and two chaperones from Watershed College boarding school in Marondera, ...

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Related Topix: Acton, MA, Walpole, MA

Sat Jul 26, 2008

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Foxboro man leads Walpole PD on foot chase

A Foxboro man was arrested last Thursday night following a foot chase that led state, Walpole and Foxboro police through South Walpole.

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Related Topix: Foxboro, MA

Tue Jul 22, 2008

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Foxboro man leads Walpole PD on foot chase

A Foxboro man was arrested last Thursday night following a foot chase that led state, Walpole and Foxboro police through South Walpole.

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Related Topix: Foxboro, MA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

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Power plant amendment remains in limbo

Once again, the Massachusetts Legislature has failed to complete budget negotiations by their July 1 deadline.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

People,com

Neil Entwistle Sentenced to Life for Double Murder

Neil Entwistle received the mandatory life sentence without parole for the brutal murder of his wife, Rachel, and their 9-month-old daughter, Lillian Rose, in their Massachusetts home in January 2006.

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Thu Jun 19, 2008

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Roache promises accountability

If need be, Tom Roache wants you to yell at him. The candidate for state representative from the 9th Norfolk District sees a problem with the political status quo: a disconnection between "the State House and ...

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Related Topix: Millis, MA, Medfield, MA, Norfolk, MA, Wrentham, MA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Boston.com

Power plant foes win big at the polls

Residents who are determined to keep a proposed 580-megawatt power plant out of South Walpole were heartened this week by the results of the town election.

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Sat May 24, 2008

Http

Group eyes Col. Mann House

The 1770-built Col. Timothy Mann House in South Walpole has attracted the attention of a local historic preservation group.

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Related Topix: Walpole, MA, Home Listing, Home, Norwood, MA

Fri May 09, 2008

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CPV is open to more discussions with town

“If there is something to be said, I want it said in the public forum of an open selectmen's meeting”

"We have no pending plans to file," said Vice President and Public Affairs Counsel Braith Kelly. via Http

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Wed May 07, 2008

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Rockwood announces for Senate

“I don't see that this particular power plant is the right project for Walpole at this time”

Town moderator and local attorney Jon Rockwood recently announced his candidacy for State Senate, but, he says, the Beacon Hill run won't affect his job or local position. via Http

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Related Topix: Norfolk County, MA

Thu May 01, 2008

Boston.com

Power plant will figure in campaigns

“Now we have to get our hands around the costs of direct care and ancillary costs.”

As the election season takes shape, a power plant proposed for South Walpole is already figuring into the campaign. via Boston.com

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Related Topix: Norfolk, MA, Foxborough, MA, Mansfield, MA, Medfield, MA, Norton, MA

Thu Mar 27, 2008

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Panel aimed at zoning

Selectmen met Tuesday night with members of the planning board to discuss revamping the zoning use table that establishes which businesses can come into town and where they can set up shop once they're here. via Http

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Related Topix: East Walpole, MA

Wed Feb 27, 2008

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Residents protest proposed facility with candlelight vigil

“We drink this water that is coming out of our aquifer”

Clutching candles flickering in the cold rain, hundreds of people last night marched around Town Hall to protest an energy company's plants to build a power plant in South Walpole. via Http

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Sat Feb 23, 2008

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Charlton plant tour gives preview to Walpole proposal

“There was a lot of split, a lot of animosity”

Steve Snopkowski has worked at power plants all his adult life, some so dirty he had to shower before leaving work to clean off the filth. via Http

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Related Topix: Sturbridge, MA, Charlton, MA

Thu Feb 21, 2008

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Group hosts power plant representatives

“There have been too few occasions for citizens to sit down and ask questions”

Though East Walpole is miles from the proposed power plant site, residents in that part of town had plenty of questions for Competitive Power Ventures at a meeting last Wednesday night. via Http

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Related Topix: East Walpole, MA

Thu Feb 07, 2008

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Neighboring towns continue to back Walpole's decision

“It could impact the environment and health of Sharon”

In a solidarity vote Tuesday night, Wrentham Selectmen unanimously opposed Competitive Power Venture's proposal to build a power plant in South Walpole, according to Town Administrator Jack McFeeley. via Http

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Related Topix: Foxboro, MA, Wrentham, MA, Walpole, MA, Norfolk, MA, Medfield, MA

Thu Jan 31, 2008

Boston.com

Power plant fight spreads

“We need to look at a couple of uses and see if they make sense”

Opposition to a proposed power plant in South Walpole is broadening, with neighboring Foxborough backing Walpole's rejection of the proposed 580-megawatt, gas-fired plant within a mile of the town line. via Boston.com

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Related Topix: Foxborough, MA

Thu Jan 24, 2008

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Foxboro says 'no' to power plant

“I'll be a passionate ally to you guys in Walpole.”

Foxboro selectmen joined their counterparts in Walpole by voting unanimously in opposition of the proposed power plant. via Http

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Foxboro, MA

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Tower to give boost to emergency services

The town has gone to great lengths - and heights - to improve radio communications in South Walpole for the police and emergency management departments. via Http

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Fri Jan 18, 2008

Http

CPV's timeline in Walpole

“The developer wants it that way.”

Competitive Power Ventures , a company interested in building a 580 megawatt power plant in South Walpole, has been dealing with the town of Walpole for over a year. via Http

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Related Topix: Walpole, MA, Somerset, MA

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