Monday, April 6, 2009

Breaking: Accident closes Route 9 in both directions

April 6, 2009 09:45:52 PM

I don’t have much detail on this yet, but word has it a car accident has closed both directions of Route 9 somewhere near Deerfoot Road. Apparently, the accident caused power lines to fall across both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Route 9. Westbound traffic is being diverted at Parkerville Road. I don’t know

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Just in time for Easter, a sweet new shop

April 6, 2009 01:28:00 PM

I went down to the post office last week and noticed a new shop in the plaza. CandiLicious, a gift and candy store, has been open for about three weeks. It’s owned by a husband and wife team from Hopkinton. They have candy, of course. And build-your-own bears. And a spot for birthday parties. CandiLicious

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What to do over April vacation

April 6, 2009 11:50:05 AM

April vacation will be here before you know it, and if you’re looking for ways to stimulate your kid’s creativity while they’re on break, you’ll have plenty of options. From art classes to gardening to cooking and more, here’s a rundown. Workshops at the Arts Center The Arts Center will offer both three-day and single-day

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Lightning strikes twice in Southborough

April 6, 2009 09:37:30 AM

When it rains it pours. At least that was the case for the Southborough Fire Department last week – both literally and figuratively. The wild weather that rolled through on Friday led to calls for two apparent lightning strikes. Those calls, along with a couple other incidents, made for a busy week. Lightning strikes The

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The week in town government

April 6, 2009 07:00:26 AM

Bartolini Builders will go before the Planning Board tonight to seek permits for three 3-story, 26,400-square-foot office buildings at 276, 278 and 280 Turnpike Road. If Google Maps is correct, 276-280 Turnpike Road is the undeveloped land on Route 9 eastbound just west of Deerfoot Road. Also tonight, the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee

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