From the daily archives:

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Exercise classes for teens

April 8, 2009 03:32:50 PM

BodyScapes Fitness in Southborough is offering a new program designed to get teens up and moving. TeenScapes is a 45-minute group class that teaches the importance of regular exercise and proper nutrition through exercises and games. The program is geared for kids ages 11 to 15.
Classes meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at

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Fire department logs

April 8, 2009 01:16:24 PM

Lightning strikes, car accidents, and malice (yes, malice) are all featured in this week’s log.
Monday 4/6/09
13:52 EMS call Newton Street
15:31 EMS call Newton Street
16:24 Electrical wiring problem Turnpike Road
19:25 Vehicle accident with injuries Turnpike Road
21:48 Mobile property or vehicle fire Parmenter Road and Pine Hill Road
Sunday 4/5/09
06:59 Fire alarm Southville Road
15:52 Vehicle accident Cordaville Road

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Discounted rain barrels available for a limited time

April 8, 2009 11:43:13 AM

Your water bill in Southborough is based on usage, so saving water can mean saving money. And since the average homeowner uses approximately 40% of their water for outdoor use, a good way to save water is to use a rain barrel.
Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Southborough residents can

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A newbie’s guide to town meeting

April 8, 2009 09:24:20 AM

I have an admission to make. I’ve never been to a town meeting. … Now, that’s not technically true, but the only time I remember going I was in the fourth grade, so I’m not sure that really counts.
(Before you judge me too harshly, remember that I lived out-of-state until recently. They don’t have town

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More photos from Monday’s accident on Route 9, plus a forklift fire

April 8, 2009 06:53:40 AM

Photos from Monday’s single-car accident that closed both directions of Route 9 for several hours are posted on the Southborough Fire Department’s website. The accident brought power lines down across all lanes of the highway. One pole with a transformer caused some damage when it fell onto a building.
The driver of the car was taken

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