April 2009

Open casting call this weekend for Adam Sandler film

April 27, 2009 03:44:13 PM

So you want to be in pictures? Now’s your chance! RPM Casting will hold an open casting call on Saturday for extras for the upcoming Adam Sandler comedy “Lake House.” In case you haven’t heard, some of the scenes for the movie will be filmed in Southborough next month. The open call will be held

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Public workshop on Southborough’s villages

April 27, 2009 02:37:47 PM

What would you like downtown to look like in 20 years? What about Cordaville? Or Fayville or Southville? The Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) wants to know what you think. In the current bylaws, zoning for each of Southborough’s four business villages is exactly the same. But as part of their project to revamp the town’s

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Algonquin soccer coach wanted

April 27, 2009 12:20:31 PM

Algonquin boys’ soccer coach John Frederick resigned earlier this year and was recently named an assistant coach at Holy Cross. Algonquin is looking to fill the coaching position for their varsity and freshman boys’ soccer teams. If you think you have the skills, send a cover letter and résumé to Fran Whitten, Algonquin Regional High

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Car misses driveway on Orchard Road

April 27, 2009 09:51:30 AM

A My Southborough reader sent in photos of some action on Orchard Road this weekend: Someone visiting my neighbor today was backing out of their driveway and missed the paved part and went off a small stone wall and was suspended in the air. The police and fire departments were called along with a tow

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The week in town government

April 27, 2009 06:53:27 AM

Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. Of note is Wednesday’s public workshop on Southborough’s Villages sponsored by the Zoning Advisory Committee. I’ll have more information on the workshop in a post later today. Monday,April 27 Board of Assessors meeting, 7:30 am @ Hearing Room, Town House Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee,

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New at the library this week

April 24, 2009 03:55:09 PM

The latest in The Women’s Murder Club series, 8th Confession, is now at the Southborough Library. Also an oldie but goodie from the Yarn Girls. And on the children’s side, how can you not be intrigued by a book titled 10 Lucky Things That Have Happened to Me Since I Nearly Got Hit by Lightning?

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Southborough in the news

April 24, 2009 02:33:31 PM

Your weekly selection of stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. Running for a cause “I jumped at the chance to run for them. It’s an opportunity to test myself and help John and the school. I can’t really pass that up because I see the benefit every day.” —Holliston resident Mike

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How much is too much?

April 24, 2009 11:52:34 AM

The latest My Southborough poll has to do with a topic that’s near and dear to my heart … the My Southborough blog. The thing I want to know is, how many posts is too many? Are you feeling inundated to the point that you can’t keep up with all the fabulous news about town?

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Truck hits bridge and one resident wants changes

April 24, 2009 09:28:40 AM

I didn’t know this, but apparently it’s not uncommon for trucks to hit the low bridge on River Street (Route 85) near the commuter rail station. Southborough resident John Kendall who lives on nearby Cottage Street says he always hears them when they hit. When a too-tall box truck struck the bridge last week, Kendall

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Tax work-off program full, but there are other ways for seniors to save

April 24, 2009 06:53:03 AM

Registration opened earlier this month for the senior tax work-off program — a program that lets seniors volunteer at town jobs in exchange for a break on their property taxes. The program is a popular one, and Senior Center Coordinator Pam LeFrancois tells me the spots have all been filled. There were 30 spots and

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Upcoming classes at the Arts Center

April 23, 2009 03:12:09 PM

The final session of the 2008-2009 season starts next Tuesday, so sign up for classes while you still can. For adults there’s a series on life drawing and pottery, plus a one-session basket weaving class on April 30. And for kids there are programs in clay, drawing and cartooning, painting, and pottery, as well as

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Signs of spring I don’t relish

April 23, 2009 01:32:38 PM

I spotted these guys buzzing around my house yesterday morning. Just looking at them gives me the willies.

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Fire logs for the week

April 23, 2009 11:42:09 AM

If the latest fire logs are any indication, it’s a popular time for Southborough residents to clean up their yards and burn brush. Ideally, brush burning doesn’t land you a visit by the fire department, but for a number of residents this week it did. Brush burning season ends April 30, so plan accordingly. You’ll

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New feature: On the market

April 23, 2009 09:32:00 AM

I’m introducing a new feature today on My Southborough. Each week I’ll bring you a list of houses that have come on the market in Southborough, along with those that have gone under agreement or sold. Doug McClain (email) with Century 21 Commonwealth Realty was kind enough to supply the listing info. Thanks, Doug! New

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