Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Preparations underway for Beals’ Preserve Celebration

September 15, 2009 04:16:28 PM

Volunteers are working hard to prepare the Beals’ Preserve for its official coming out party on September 27. I walked the main trail on Sunday and crews were out cutting back the brush and forging new side trails. They’re making a lovely spot even lovelier. The celebration of the Beals’ Preserve later this month will

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The circus is coming to the Southborough Library

September 15, 2009 02:35:32 PM

We had the circus that is Hollywood in town earlier this year, and later this month we’ll have the actual circus. At least part of it. Clowns from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will be at the library on September 25 at 10:00 to read stories and generally, you know, clown around.

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It’s Bargain Box time again

September 15, 2009 12:57:19 PM

You know it’s the start of a new season when the Bargain Box opens its doors. The consignment/used clothing store run by St. Mark’s Church is open only twice a year: once in the fall and once in the spring. And the fall season is just about upon us. The Bargain Box will be open

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Commuter rail train from Southborough involved in low-speed crash

September 15, 2009 11:15:19 AM

A commuter rail train on the Worcester/Framingham line crashed into a bumper at South Station this morning injuring about 20 passengers, the Boston Globe reports. None of the injuries appear to be life threatening. Train number 512 left the Southborough station around 8:03 am today. Any Southborough commuters on board have a first-hand report? Update:

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Help shape the future of Main Street

September 15, 2009 09:39:29 AM

The town has held a number of public meetings to share information about and get feedback on the reconstruction of Main Street, and the next in the series will be on Thursday night. The town’s first design was rejected by Mass Highway earlier this year. Since then, the town and project engineers Vanasse Hangen Brustlin

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Southborough flyover

September 15, 2009 07:06:44 AM

I happened to be outside yesterday evening taking pictures of the glorious sunset … … when I heard, and then finally saw, these guys overhead: They were so loud, I’m sure the whole town must have heard them. I only wish I had a better lens on my camera at the time. I’m guessing the

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