June 2010

Southborough Library looking for temparary part-time assistant

June 25, 2010 09:47:18 AM
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The children’s room at the Southborough Library is a vibrant place, and surely a fun place to work. With children’s library assistant Jenn Low out on maternity leave, the library is looking for a little part-time help to fill the gap. This is a temporary 3 month position, effective July 1, 2010; 15-18 hours/wk. Provide

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Biz journal considers the future of Route 9

June 25, 2010 07:24:13 AM
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The Worcester Business Journal recently did an interesting piece on Route 9 and what the future might look like for “Metrowest’s main drag.” Here’s a snippet: And many say there’s room for even more expansion, much as it might seem like some sections of the corridor have bulged the boundaries of development. For instance, the

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Local theater company to present “The Sound of Music” at Trottier

June 24, 2010 04:16:52 PM
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Above: Southborough cast members of the Metrowest Family Theater’s production of The Sound of Music, from left to right: Lexi Ryan, Megan Christy, Karleigh Kebartas, and Amanda Christy. (Contributed photo) The Metrowest Family Theater will put on a production of “The Sound of Music” at Trottier Middle School on July 8-11. The show features over

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Reminder: Inter-borough band concert tomorrow at Trottier

June 24, 2010 02:17:17 PM

The Inter-Borough Band — a 55-piece community band made up of residents from Southborough and surrounding town with ages that range from 18 to 80 — will perform at Trottier on Friday at 7:30 pm. The show will feature a mix of swing, patriotic music, and music from movies like The Incredibles and Braveheart.  Admission

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Southborough Food Pantry needs donations this summer

June 24, 2010 11:44:33 AM
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Donations to the Southborough Food Pantry tend to drop off in the summer months, but the needs of those in the community remain the same.

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Unemployment rate unchanged in May

June 24, 2010 09:25:11 AM
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Southborough’s unemployment rate for May held steady at 6.7%, and the state rate remained unchanged at 9.1%. The national rate ticked down a fraction from 9.5% in April to 9.3% in May.

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On the market this week

June 24, 2010 07:02:50 AM
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What went on and off the market this week.

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Batter up! Southborough kids host backyard Wiffle ball tourney

June 23, 2010 04:35:33 PM
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I noticed several end-of-school parties as I drove about town yesterday, but none were quite as elaborate as the one staged at the Kolenda house on Blendon Woods Drive.

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Did you feel the earth move? Canadian earthquake shakes Metrowest

June 23, 2010 03:55:49 PM

Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. just informed that a 5.5 Magnitude earthquake struck just outside of Ontario, Canada today at 1:41 pm. Effects were felt as far away — and as close to us — as Framingham.

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Good question: What’s the roadwork on Common Street for?

June 23, 2010 02:27:56 PM
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A My Southborough reader noticed crews tearing up a bit of Common Street between the library and the All Wars Memorial yesterday and wondered what was going on. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan, and here’s what she said

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DPW wants your ideas for Southborough ‘eco-art’

June 23, 2010 12:29:56 PM
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Usually the Southborough Department of Public Works deals with tree stumps by sending them through the chipper, but for one tree stump, they have something different in mind, something a bit more artistic.

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Will Southborough get state funding for Main Street redesign?

June 23, 2010 09:38:51 AM
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Selectman last week put their stamp of approval on a design to revamp Main Street from Sears Road to Park Street. It’s a project that has been in the works for about a decade. DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan has said she hopes construction will begin in 2014, but according to a recent story by the Worcester Business Journal, getting the anticipated state funding for the project may be an uphill battle.

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Why flags are at half staff today – Wednesday, June 23

June 23, 2010 07:02:11 AM
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Governor Devall Patrick has ordered flags across the state to fly at half staff today in honor of Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Douglas A. Weddleton who died in the line of duty.

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School’s out for the summer … now what?

June 22, 2010 03:08:53 PM
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Today was the last day of school in Southborough, and judging by the crowd sitting outside on the grass in front of the Southborough House of Pizza, the kids are looking forward to a long summer off. But how about you parents?

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