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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Southborough wildlife: What is it?

July 14, 2009 02:39:15 PM

I saw this little guy nibbling grass in front of the library yesterday evening. My knowledge of Southborough wildlife being what it is, I have no idea what kind of creature this might be. A woodchuck maybe? My toddler insisted it was a bunny, but even I know that’s not the case.
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Southborough a best place to live according to CNN Money

July 14, 2009 12:07:16 PM

Best Places to Live lists abound. Southborough didn’t make the cut in a recent Boston Magazine list, but CNN Money apparently considers our town more worthy.
In a recent CNNMoney.com ranking of American small towns, Southborough comes in 31st overall, and second in the sub-category of Six-Figure Towns (towns with high average incomes).
Here’s what CNN Money

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Repairs underway, temporary children’s area set up at library

July 14, 2009 09:43:28 AM

The carpet has been torn up, damp drywall has been cut out, and fans and dehumidifiers are airing out the lower level of the library. But it will still be a while before the children’s room and meeting spaces are open again.
Facilities Director Phil Rinehart said clean up from last week’s storm, which flooded the

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Rates for Southborough train riders may increase

July 14, 2009 06:51:26 AM

The MBTA is considering raising ticket prices on commuter rail lines, including the Boston-Worcester line that runs through Southborough. The proposed rate hikes would increase the one-way fare from Southborough to Boston from $6.75 to $7.75. That’s an increase of nearly 15%.
There’s also talk of eliminating weekday trains after 7:00 pm along with all weekend

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