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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Traffic mess on Routes 9 and 85

October 7, 2009 05:44:05 PM

Traffic is a mess on Route 9 this evening. I just drove over the Route 85 bridge, and Route 9 west is backed up in both directions as far as the eye can see. I believe — although I haven’t confirmed — that the traffic light at White’s Corner (Route 9 and Breakneck Hill Road) is out.

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Play poker, support the belties

October 7, 2009 02:58:04 PM

From the Southborough Belties blog:
The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund is sponsoring a charity Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament on November 21 at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club in Hopkinton. This will be a great way to raise the funds necessary to get the cows through the winter and have some fun in the bargain.

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Get a family portrait at Heritage Day and benefit SYFS

October 7, 2009 12:18:09 PM

Southborough Youth and Family Services is teaming up with photographer Karen McCall to offer family portraits at Heritage Day on October 12. Sittings are available at a special discounted rate of $10. Proceeds go to support SYFS programs.
Stop by the SYFS booth on Heritage Day to set up an appointment. Portraits will be available on

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More details on Southborough’s search for a new police chief

October 7, 2009 09:50:57 AM

Abby from the Metrowest Daily News was at the Selectmen’s meeting last night and reports some additional details about the police chief search committee.
Committee chairwoman Desiree Aselbekian told selectmen that 32 candidates applied. The committee selected eight to interview, but one dropped out before being interviewed, leaving seven. After two nights of interviews, committee members

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What the fire department has been up to this week

October 7, 2009 07:05:10 AM

Tuesday 9/29/09
18:38 Gasoline or other flammable spill, 495 South
Wednesday 9/30/09
21:22 EMS call, 495 North
22:26 Carbon monoxide incident, Autumn Hill Lane
Thursday 10/1/09
12:32 EMS call, Richards Road
13:17 Public service assistance, Boston Road
13:41 EMS call, Woodland Road
14:06 EMS call, Boston Road
16:57 EMS call, Main Street
Friday 10/2/09
18:25 Smoke scare, odor of smoke, Parkerville Road
Saturday 10/3/09
No calls reported
Sunday 10/4/09
12:20 Power

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