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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Plan to repave Route 9 doesn’t include Southborough

November 3, 2009 04:59:47 PM

The state is looking at using federal stimulus money to repave a large stretch of Route 9, but not the portion that runs through Southborough. The plan calls for resurfacing the roadway from the Southborough/Framingham border to the Natick/Wellesley line.
What do you think? Is Southborough getting shortchanged by missing out on the repairs? Or are

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Library sponsors beginning genealogy workshop

November 3, 2009 02:24:25 PM

Genealogy has been a popular topic this fall at the Southborough Library with the formation of the Genealogy Club. If you’ve been thinking about researching your family tree, consider signing up for the Beginner Genealogy Workshop being offered by the library on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
To register, stop by the

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Kidder House spared the wrecking ball?

November 3, 2009 12:35:25 PM

The future of the historic Kidder House at 66 Main Street (map) has been hanging in the balance for several years now. The estate was purchased by Fay School earlier this decade and was slated to be demolished as part of their expansion plans.
But Fay recently told members of the Southborough Historical Commission that plans

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Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday

November 3, 2009 10:44:43 AM

Representative Carolyn Dykema will be at Mauro’s Cafe on Friday from 10:15 to 11:15 am to meet with residents. All are welcome. Dykema represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3.
If you’re not able to attend, you can contact Dykema’s office at (617) 722-2210 or at leah.robins@state.ma.us to set up a personal appointment.

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Look for your Scouting for Food donation bags on Saturday

November 3, 2009 08:56:11 AM

Scouting for Food is one of my favorite donation drives of the year. I get to clean out a bit of space in my way overcrowded pantry, I get to benefit a good and local cause, and it’s just so darn easy to participate. There’s really no excuse not to.
Boy and Girl Scouts will deliver

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Livingston Taylor concert canceled

November 3, 2009 06:53:33 AM

The Livingston Taylor concert scheduled for Saturday night has been canceled. No word on why, but the committee says they hope to reschedule for early 2010.
The concert was to benefit the Friends of Southborough Youth Commission. If you need more information, contact Lidia at 508 787-1000 ext. 221.

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