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Monday, October 26, 2009

Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions

October 26, 2009 04:07:08 PM

We haven’t done an open discussion thread for a few weeks, so seems like it’s about time. For those of you new to the blog, the open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

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RAP registration opens today

October 26, 2009 02:23:11 PM

Registration opens today for RAP (Recreation After-School Program) Session 2. Programs start November 9 and are offered at all four Southborough schools — Finn, Woodward, Neary, and Trottier.
You can view the offerings and find registation information on the Recreation Department website.

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Walgreens buys Eaton Apothecary

October 26, 2009 12:32:46 PM

Walgreens has purchased Holliston-based Eaton Apothecary for $19M. Eaton has 12 Boston-area stores, including one in the Southborough Center plaza. Walgreens said it would keep “most” of the locations open after the deal closes, which is expected to happen in the next 90 days.
You can read more about the deal in the Metrowest Daily News.
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Selectmen and Planning Board to consider Main Street plans

October 26, 2009 10:45:43 AM

Parking or no parking. Sidewalks or no sidewalks. Trees and green space. Room for bike travel. Stone walls.
All of these things and more were considered by a couple dozen residents last month at a public meeting to review options for a redesigned Main Street.
The residents weighed in on a host of different plans for the

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Photos from yesterday’s Halloween Parade

October 26, 2009 08:53:23 AM

Southborough kicked off Halloween week yesterday with the annual Southborough Firefighters Association Halloween Parade. The weather could not have been more perfect, and the kids could not have been any more adorable. See for yourself.
Click a thumbnail below to view the images as a slideshow.

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The week in government

October 26, 2009 06:58:47 AM

There are all kinds of meetings this week. The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen will both be asked to make recommendations on plans for improving Main Street — more on this in a separate post later today. On Wednesday, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hear the latest on the proposed Woodland Meadows development.
Monday, October

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