August 2010

Gulbankians given a month to come up with plan to appease neighbors

August 26, 2010 12:29:58 PM
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The Gulbankian’s will meet with town department heads to work out solutions to neighbors concerns about noise, lighting, drainage, screening, and other issues. They’ll return to the ZBA in September with a plan.

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Southborough unemployment down slightly in July

August 26, 2010 10:16:43 AM

Both the statewide and national unemployment rate ticked up a few notches in July, but in Southborough the rate decreased slightly.

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On the market this week

August 26, 2010 07:08:12 AM
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What went on and off the market this week.

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Back to school: Southborough bus routes

August 25, 2010 02:29:00 PM
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School starts next week, so it’s time to start thinking about when you need to get the kids out the door.

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Learn about Southborough Rotary at Summer Nights

August 25, 2010 12:27:49 PM

Southborough Rotary has a number of philanthropic events planned for the fall – they’re raising money for an essay contest and planning their annual road race at Heritage Day.

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What the fire department has been up to

August 25, 2010 10:23:31 AM

Fire department logs for the week

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Small electrical fire at Town House ends Selectmen meeting early

August 25, 2010 08:59:31 AM
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Last night’s was one of the most exciting Board of Selectmen meetings I’ve been to in recent memory, but it had nothing to do with the agenda.

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Where to park for Summer Nights

August 24, 2010 12:15:47 PM
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If you’ll be driving and parking to attend Summer Nights on Sunday (5:00 pm at Neary School), or if you’ll be dropping off the kids and then picking them up afterward, here’s what you need to know.

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ZBA to consider Gulbankian businesses again on Wednesday

August 24, 2010 10:00:45 AM
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The Gulbankian family will go before the Zoning Board of Appeals once again on Wednesday night. When they were in front of the board late last month, a capacity crowd turned out to argue both for and against the family’s businesses.

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Second Southborough man charged in 2009 Hyannis murder

August 24, 2010 07:23:48 AM

Ten months ago Southborough teen Christopher Manoloules was arrested on charges he murdered his uncle Aris Manoloules in a botched robbery attempt in Hyannis. Last Friday Southborough resident Treefon Manoloules — father of Christopher and brother of the victim — was also arrested on murder charges in the case.

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Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions

August 23, 2010 04:32:51 PM
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The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers.

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Wednesday is deadline to register to vote for primary election

August 23, 2010 02:17:29 PM
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The state primary election on September 14 will feature races for governor, attorney general, and our district representatives at both the state and national level.

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Van crashes into home on Southville Road

August 23, 2010 11:41:57 AM

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports on an unusual accident on Southville Road on Saturday.

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Get ready to celebrate Summer Nights on Sunday

August 23, 2010 09:10:18 AM
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Summer Nights 2010 — one of my favorite events of the year — is scheduled to take place on Sunday (rain date is Monday). I’ll be posting more information throughout the week, but here is some to get you started.

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