June 2009

Where the ‘Grown Ups’ cast is this week

June 25, 2009 04:55:15 PM

The cast and crew of ‘Grown Ups’ took over the famous Woodman’s clam shack in Essex this week. Woodman’s shut down for a few days to accommodate filming — the first time they’ve been closed in the month of June since the restaurant opened in 1914. Here’s a photo of the shoot from Gloucester resident and

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The Southborough Library hosts a magical salute to Pluto

June 25, 2009 02:15:05 PM

When I was in school Pluto was a planet, but apparently no longer. The Southborough Library will say goodbye to Pluto’s planethood on Friday with the Planets Magic Show by local magician Debbie O’Carroll. Here’s a description of the program: The planets are having a retirement party for Pluto and all are invited! Debbie O’Carroll

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Southborough’s unemployment rate continues to rise

June 25, 2009 12:01:31 PM

Southborough’s unemployment rate increased from 5.1% in April to 5.8% in May according to numbers released recently by the state. Even so, unemployment in Southborough is still well below state and national levels. The unemployment rate in Massachusetts in May was 8.0%. Nationally it was 9.1%.

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Southborough selectmen coming to your living room

June 25, 2009 09:33:46 AM

The days of watching the Southborough selectmen in action from the comfort of your couch are drawing closer. Last week selectmen said they will broadcast their meetings on the town’s public access channels starting with the meeting on July 28. But before the meetings are broadcast to your living room, they want to make sure

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On the market this week

June 25, 2009 06:52:53 AM

The Metrowest Daily News recently reported that single-family home sale prices in Southborough fell by 34% the first five months of the year as compared to 2008. With that not-so-encouraging news (unless you’re looking to buy in town), let’s take a look at the market this week. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21

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Game night at the library on Thursday

June 24, 2009 04:57:26 PM

Tomorrow is Game Night at the Southborough Library. They’ll have Guitar Hero and other games to entertain kids ages 10 and up. They’ll also have snacks. The event starts at 7:00 pm. For more information on summer programs at the library, click here. (Photo by The 5th Ape)

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In the media: Girl Scouts make smiles their mission in Southborough

June 24, 2009 02:13:33 PM

From the Metrowest Daily News: On a sunny Saturday earlier this month, a local junior Girl Scout troop spent their time collecting smiles and donations to pass on to area foster kids. For Project Smile, Junior Girl Scout Troop 77103 collected donations from residents who visited the transfer station. The donations were used to buy

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Southborough could see $100K shortfall in local aid

June 24, 2009 12:07:16 PM

A new state budget is on the desk of Governor Deval Patrick, and if he decides to sign it, it will mean a $100K reduction in local aid for Southborough in fiscal year 2010 which starts in July. Town Finance Director Brian Ballantine said Southborough expected to receive about $3.1M in local aid in the

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Police chief search committee set into action

June 24, 2009 09:26:23 AM

Selectmen met last night with the newly-formed police chief search committee to formally kick off the search process. The committee will review all applicants and recommend finalists to selectmen who will make the final hiring decision. “We know you will take your responsibilities in interviewing candidates seriously, and that you will make a fair decision,”

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In the media: Southborough group awards $33K in education grants

June 24, 2009 06:54:31 AM

The Metrowest Daily News reported recently that the Southborough Education Foundation awarded $33,000 in grants to fund new programs in Southborough schools and at Algonquin. “So many teachers out there are doing the work and coming up with grant ideas to make the schools better,” said foundation President Nicki Healey. The grant money will go

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Kidnapped NJ teen found in Southborough

June 23, 2009 02:53:15 PM

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette is reporting that a 15-year-old New Jersey girl was found at the Red Roof Inn in Southborough this morning with a 23-year-old-man who is being charged with kidnapping her. The break came when the teen sent a text message to friends letting them know she was at the Red Roof

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Farmers’ markets near Southborough

June 23, 2009 02:28:40 PM

Perhaps you tend a garden in your backyard. Or perhaps you have a plot at the Southborough community garden. Or perhaps you belong to a local CSA. But if not, you may be looking for a source for fresh, local produce. If that’s the case, why not check out one of the farmer’s markets in

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Southborough firefighter completes basic training

June 23, 2009 12:57:16 PM

Southborough Firefighter and Paramedic/EMT Dale Goodspeed graduated from the 12-week Massachusetts Firefighting Basic Recruit Training program on June 19th. He was one of 43 graduates. At the training program, students learn all the basic skills they need to respond to fires and to contain and control them. They are also given training in public fire

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Finn one of first in nation to receive prestigious accreditation

June 23, 2009 09:56:19 AM

If you’re sending your kid to Finn for kindergarten or preschool next year, here’s a story that will make you feel good about your choice. After a nearly two-year process, Finn became one of the first early childhood development centers in the nation to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young

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