September 2010

Have you seen this dog?

September 27, 2010 11:59:56 AM
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Some of you probably heard the fireworks at Hopkinton State Park on Saturday night. This 6-year-old Old English Sheepdog heard them to, and bolted.

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Southborough residents in the news

September 27, 2010 09:28:26 AM

Southborough residents have been doing some exciting things lately, from wining community awards to barreling down Mount Greylock on a skateboard, to giving birth in dramatic fashion. You can read all about it in these links.

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What kind of sports coverage do you want to see on the blog?

September 24, 2010 04:33:26 PM
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I’m not a sports writer. I pretended to be one this summer when Southborough went to the Little League championships, but we all know that attempt was a thinly-veiled charade.

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Lots going on in Southborough this weekend – here’s a round-up

September 24, 2010 02:24:16 PM
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There is no shortage of things to do in Southborough this weekend. Here are the highlights.

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National prescription drug take-back day: Where to find collection spots near Southborough

September 24, 2010 11:57:26 AM
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On Saturday the Drug Enforcement Agency will hold its first ever national prescription drug take-back day. The program provides a safe way for you to dispose of the expired or no-longer-needed prescription drugs that are cluttering up your medicine cabinet.

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Stonebrook Village 40B a go, Woodland Meadows still pending

September 24, 2010 09:33:25 AM

The Metrowest Daily News reports today that one of Southborough’s two proposed 40B affordable housing projects got approval from the Zoning Board this week, while the other is still waiting.

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Becker College to host free bullying workshop in Southborough

September 24, 2010 07:15:44 AM
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Becker College will offer a free workshop on bullying with child development author Jane Katch on Tuesday, September 28. The workshop will be held at Becker’s Southborough Center on Route 9.

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St. Mark’s meadow mowed and ready for Heritage Day

September 23, 2010 04:22:02 PM
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One of you commented the other day that St. Mark’s field was being mowed. Sure enough, I drove by today and the grass was nice and tidy, just in time for Heritage Day next month.

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Zoning board again defers decision on Gulbankian businesses

September 23, 2010 02:32:35 PM
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The Gulbankian family went before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night hoping for a decision on whether they can operate three separate businesses on their property. They didn’t get it.

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Good question: Are the sidewalks on Southville Road going to be repaired?

September 23, 2010 02:26:03 PM

In this week’s open discussion thread, several of you complained about the state of the sidewalks along Southville Road. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan, and she had good news to report.

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Special delivery in Southborough

September 23, 2010 11:51:16 AM

It’s not every day that Southborough emergency responders have a hand in bringing life into the world, but yesterday was one of those days.

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Middle Road man confronts intruder in his home

September 23, 2010 09:38:29 AM

A Middle Road resident came home from an errand yesterday morning to a surprise – a stranger inside his house.

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On the market this week

September 23, 2010 07:15:45 AM
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What went on and off the market this week.

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Open House at the Beals Preserve on Saturday

September 22, 2010 02:35:11 PM
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A year ago this month, the Beals Preserve — a 55-acre parcel of open space nestled between Main Street and Red Gate and Hickory Lanes — had its grand opening. To celebrate the anniversary, the Southborough Open Land Foundation will host an open house at the property on Saturday.

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