by beth on March 10, 2014
Above: Bridge Street bridge under construction this January. The bridge may re-open this week.
(Photo by Beth Melo)
If you aren’t on twitter, or don’t follow @17 common, you likely missed these announcements from the town today.
Good news: The Bridge Street bridge repairs are almost complete. The town tweeted today:
Bridge St Bridge anticipated re-opening b/t Mar 14-Mar 17. However, the opening date is dependent on completing guardrail work this week.
Bad news: Those of you who like your daily coffee fix from Starbucks will have to make other arrangements for a little while. Starting tomorrow, the Southborough location will be closed through March 20th for renovations.
I keep thinking, if only Starbucks held off a little bit longer to close. If anyone in town needs extra jolts of coffee these days, it’s likely the residents kept awake by the night-time bridge construction!
Hopefully, the fact that the end is in sight is enough to perk them up.
by beth on March 10, 2014
A resident reported that a couple knocked on the door, purportedly looking for someone who never lived there.
Read about that incident and more in the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department.
Monday, March 3, 2014:
- 0439 hrs- Officers assisted a disabled tractor trailer unit on Turnpike Road.
- 0652 hrs- A motorist from Marlborough, MA was issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License and Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle.
- 0756 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Madison Place residence.
- 0945 hrs- An officer checked on a suspicious motor vehicle parked on Northboro Road. The vehicle checked out ok.
- 1034 hrs- An officer took a report of a phone scam from a Middle Road resident.
- 1746 hrs- An officer responded to the Middle Road area to investigate a report of vehicles speeding in the area.
- 1950 hrs- A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014:
- 0814 hrs- Officers responded to a Sarsenstone Way residence to assist with a family dispute. The situation was resolved by the responding officers.
- 0923 hrs- A medical was reported at a Sarsenstone Way residence.
- 0934 hrs- Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported from the scene of the accident.
- 0954 hrs- Officers provided a funeral escort on Main Street.
- 1321 hrs- An officer responded with the Fire Department to a Turnpike Road business to investigate a fire alarm activation.
- 1339 hrs- Officers investigated an abandoned 911 call from a Newton Street business.
- 1346 hrs- A medical was reported at a Boston Road residence.
- 1410 hrs- Officers investigated a two car, motor vehicle accident on Turnpike Road. No injuries were reported at the scene of the accident.
- 1433 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Presidential Drive residence.
- 1647 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Northboro Road business.
- 1720 hrs- A motorist from Framingham, MA was issued a Criminal Application for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.
- 1928 hrs- An officer investigated a parking complaint on Middle Road.
- 2032 hrs- An officer responded to a Peggy Drive residence to investigate a report of a suspicious male and female party in the area. The reporting party stated that the two had knocked on her door, and had asked for a person that never lived there. After being advised of this, the two individuals left the area. The officer checked the area and reported back negative findings.
- 2210 hrs- Officers investigated a burglar alarm at a Turnpike Road business.
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by beth on March 10, 2014
Jean M. (Juba) Moore, 57, of Southborough, died on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Marlborough Hills Health Center after a battle with cancer.
Born in California, she was the daughter of the late Thelma (Casey) and Robert N. Lamirande of Methuen.
Jean was raised and educated in Methuen. She was an accounting specialist for Olympus Corporation of Southborough. Jean was a tremendous cook and enjoyed shopping with her daughter. She was also a member of St. Anne Church of Southborough
In addition to her Dad, she is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Balboni and her fiancé, Craig Reason, both of Southborough; her brothers, David Juba of PA; and Robert D. Lamirande of Methuen.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 12, from 6 to 8 PM at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Rte 30, Southborough.
Funeral will be private.
Memorial contributions may be sent in her memory to the American Lung Association
460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451
To send words of condolence to the family, please visit Morrisfuneralparlor.com.
(Obituary via Morris Funeral Home)
by beth on March 10, 2014
Here is a selection of the committee and department meetings for the week.
Be aware that changes to the meeting schedule are known to happen throughout the week. For a complete list of meetings, visit the town website.
All these meetings are open to the public, so you’re welcome to stop on by. Don’t know where the meeting room is? Give a shout in the comments and I’ll do my best to help.
Monday, March 10, 2014
- Metrowest Regional Transit Authority, 4:30 pm @ 37 Waverly Street, Framingham (agenda)
- Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 pm @ Southborough Public Library (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Interview candidate for Library Director
- Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Town warrant articles, Town Planner’s update on Deerfoot Estates
- Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Room B, Cordaville Hall, 9 Cordaville Road (agenda, website with communications & packet materials) Agenda Highlights: School budgets (Assabet Valley, K-8, and Algonquin Regional)
- Southborough School Committee, 7:30 pm @ Room B, Cordaville Hall, 9 Cordaville Road (agenda) Agenda Highlights: Presenting Budget to Advisory Committee
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by beth on March 10, 2014
Above: Good thing this week’s events aren’t bringing these guys together! Toto the Tornado Kitten will visit the Southborough Library. But first, the Southborough Arts Center will host Songbirds of the Northeast presentation. (Photo of Toto from author’s website; bird images from event flyer)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week. For more details and the full list, check the Event Calendar.
Monday, March 10, 2014
- Songbirds of the Northeast (6:30 pm) @ The Southborough Arts Center, 21 Highland Street: Presentation by naturalist John Root will feature photos, songs and calls of regional songbirds. Attendees will learn to recognize birds by ear as well as eye, plus “discover intriguing information” about their behavior. There will also be handouts with information about bird clubs, nature centers and other birding resources. The free event is partially sponsored by the Southborough Cultural Arts Council.
- Former Celtics player, Bob Bigelow (7:00 – 9:30 pm) @ Trottier Middle School Auditorium, 49 Parkerville Road: Former NBA 1st Round Draft Choice, Bob Bigelow, is coming to speak to parents and coaches about youth sports. This free event is open to the public. No registration necessary.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014:
- Library’s Teen Advisory Group (6:30 – 7:30 pm) @ Southborough Public Library: Come and provide valuable input into the purchasing of young adult books and materials as well as help plan teen programs. Pizza and soda are donated by the Friends of the Southborough Library. Southborough ‘tweens and teens ages 11-18 are welcome to join this group. Call 508-485-5031 for more information.
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Above: Minister Julie Cedrone working with children on a church mission to Haiti last year. Pilgrim Church members will return this March to help schools, orphanages, and churches.
(Contributed Photos)
Pilgrim Congregational Church is collecting supply contributions to help Haiti.
In the past, you may have heard about contributions to 3rd world countries never reaching those in need. No need to worry about that here.
These supplies will be delivered along with three missionaries from the church. The church is repeating its successful mission from last year.
Minister Julie Cedrone will be working with Nurse Sharon Balcom on a medical mission team to set up clinics in schools, orphanages, and churches in Port au Prince and mountain villages.
Cedrone wrote:
Most of the people we saw last year had never seen a doctor or nurse before (ever!) and were eager to address a myriad of concerns for themselves and their children. . .
They will be accompanied by congregation member Brian Dean, who will be working on a construction team that will build a chicken coop for an orphanage. Their goal is to help train the children to raise chickens for the eggs, meat, and source of income.
The volunteers are collecting supplies to bring on the trip. Needed items include:
- aspirin
- vitamins (adult, prenatal, and/or children’s)
- medical supplies
- wipes
- school supplies
- elementary school books
- teacher curriculum
- old magazines (especially National Geographic, for the students learning English)
If you have a contribution to make, you can leave it in the collection box in the side entrance of Pilgrim Church. The group leaves for their mission at the end of this month.
Good luck to our hometown missionaries.
To see more photos from last year’s trip, click below to enlarge.
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