January 2009

We were there: A Southborough resident’s inauguration tale

January 27, 2009 11:41:21 AM

Former Southborough resident Clare Curran was part of history last week. Along with friends Vanessa Hale (Southborough’s Assistant Town Administrator) and Vera Kolias (Southborough’s Town Planner), Clare traveled to Washington to take in the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Here she shares what it was like to be a witness to history. We Were There!

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How to run for office in Southborough

January 27, 2009 09:32:51 AM

If you’re reading this blog (and hooray that so many of you are!), you’re obviously interested in the myriad issues facing our town right now. But wouldn’t you like to do something more than just read about it? Wouldn’t you like to become a more active participant in the decisions that will shape the future

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Fire department responds to two chimney fires this weekend

January 27, 2009 06:49:05 AM

You’ve had your chimney swept recently, right? The Southborough Fire Department responded to two chimney fires in the span of just four hours this weekend – one in Southborough and one in Hopkinton. The one in Southborough happened on Garrison Lane (off Oregon Road) just after midnight on Sunday. The occupants had extinguished the fire

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Wanted: Southborough’s most talented

January 26, 2009 02:38:35 PM

Signing, dancing, martial arts, juggling, and a crowd-pleasing yo-yo act. The annual Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show has had it all. And now it’s your turn to join the fun. Auditions for this year’s talent show will be held on Thursday (1/29) and Monday (2/2) at Trottier Middle School. The talent show itself is scheduled

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It’s going to cost more to send your kid to school next year

January 26, 2009 11:53:47 AM

And I’m not just talking about your rising property taxes. Governor Patrick may have spared schools from the latest round of budget cuts, but that doesn’t mean the school district is going to have an easy time making ends meet. And one strategy they intend to use is passing along some of the rising expense

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What impact will local aid cuts have on Southborough?

January 26, 2009 09:23:59 AM

See the woman in the front row on the left? That’s Southborough’s Assistant Town Administrator Vanessa Hale looking none too happy. And with good reason. Hale attended the municipal conference last week at which Governor Deval Patrick announced massive cuts in local aid to cities and towns. Patrick said he will cut $128 million for

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The week in town government

January 26, 2009 06:41:16 AM

There aren’t a lot of meetings scheduled for this week, but the ones that are scheduled are all meaty (meety?). The Advisory Committee takes on the tough topic of budgets, the Planning Board looks at traffic on Route 9, the ZBA talks about Woodland Meadows, and the Conservation Commission considers EMC. I don’t know what

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Algonquin sports wrap-up

January 23, 2009 02:01:47 PM

Algonquin sophomore and Southborough resident Lauren Yung was named the Student Athlete of the Month for December by the MIAA. Yung is an all-star on the volleyball team and a straight-A student. Read more in the Metrowest Daily News. In other sports news, here’s how things went for Algonquin teams this week. Boys Basketball 01/16:

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Pre-school screening

January 23, 2009 10:22:17 AM

The Northborough/Southborough Public School’s Integrated Pre-School Program is inviting neighborhood children who will be three years old by June 15, 2009 for a screening for possible enrollment. The program brings together neighborhood children and special needs children. The screenings will take place on January 30, 2009 at both the Zeh and Finn Schools. For a

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How much those snow plows cost you

January 23, 2009 07:19:30 AM

The Boston Globe recently posted a comparison of how much towns paid for snow removal in 2008. For Southborough it was $287K, which works out to about $30 per town resident. The state average is $29 per person, so we’re not too far off the mark. By comparison, Northborough residents pay the equivalent of $20

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Tomasso has a tasty way of saying thanks

January 22, 2009 01:13:39 PM

Five different kinds of pizza. Housemade cured salami and cheese. Risotto and pasta. Antipasti, including meatballs and suppli (deep fried risotto balls). Do I have your attention? Tomasso Trattoria is kicking off its fifth year of business by saying thanks. On Sunday they’ll hold an open house for Southborough residents featuring items from their new

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Sign up for skating lessons at St. Mark’s

January 22, 2009 12:05:14 PM

Skating lessons at St. Mark’s rink start on Sunday and there are still spots available. Lessons are available for kids ages 5 and up. Sign up by calling the Recreation Department at 508-229-4452.

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Poll: What do you think of Southborough property taxes?

January 22, 2009 10:41:38 AM

I’ve heard plenty of talk about property taxes around town lately. Some say they’re too high, others think they’re comparable with area towns. I haven’t heard anyone say they’re too low, but I suppose it’s possible. Sounds like a good topic for the next My Southborough poll. You’ll find it off to the right in

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Algonquin principal finalists announced

January 22, 2009 09:49:15 AM

Linda Murdock is looking to graduate. The current principal at Trottier Middle School hopes to become the new principal at Algonquin. Murdock is one of two finalists for the position announced at last night’s regional school committee meeting. The other finalist is Thomas Mead, assistant principal at Andover High School. A decision is expected by

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