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Yom Kippur

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

5 Things: Council Salaries and Yom Kippur

From Yom Kippur services to City Council salaries remaining the same for 2013; we have what you need to know today right here.

1. The City Council salaries are set to remain the same through 2013 at $9,449.09 a year. All other non-union employees will see a 2 percent increase. 2. It looks like events are upcoming for the Masonic Corp, Italian American Club, Moose Lodge and the Marlborough Country Club, which have all applied for one day alcohol permits. These will be discussed tonight at the Marlborough License Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. 3. The City Council voted to invite Commissioner Lafreniere and/or Assistant Commissioner Temple, along with a representative of Allied/Republic, to attend an Operations and Oversight committee meeting to discuss the progress of the new curbside trash pickup program. This will allow for a further discussion of the program and …

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Observe Yom Kippur

Find out where and how to observe the Jewish holiday in your community.

Yom Kippur is, in short, the holiest day of the year in Jewish religion and culture. It is also referred to as the “Day of Atonement,” and the tradition is to solemnly fast for repentance and atonement of sins. Yom Kippur marks the end of the annual High Holy Day period (Sept. 16 to Sept. 26 in 2012), which begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On Sept. 25, observation will begin at sunset. In Westborough, Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Congregation B'nai Shalom and Chabad of Westborough will hold Yom Kippur services.  Beth Tikvah's Yom Kippur schedule is: B'nai Shalom's Yom Kippur schedule is: Chabad of Westborough's Yom Kippur schedule is: In Milford, Got Chabad, at the Doubletree Hotel, 11 Beaver St., Milford, is hosting services. …

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