Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Southborough schools will (hopefully) open on Wednesday (UPDATED)

October 30, 2012 09:45:51 PM

Superintendent Charles Gobron said this evening power has not been restored to all Southborough K-8 schools, but the district is hopeful National Grid will be able to restore service tonight.

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Rooney: National Grid understaffed for storm response; Halloween will not be canceled

October 30, 2012 08:45:28 PM

In a statement released just a short time ago, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen John Rooney said National Grid is still assessing damage for many of those who remain without power tonight. While Rooney commended National Grid for improvements made after storms a year ago, he said the utility appears to be suffering from “an utter lack of manpower” in its response to Hurricane Sandy.

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PHOTOS: Hurricane Sandy blows through Southborough

October 30, 2012 05:16:04 PM

Trees came down around Southborough during Hurricane Sandy yesterday. Here’s a survey of the damage through photos sent in by My Southborough readers, along with a few from me.

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Power out, roads still closed in Southborough after Hurricane Sandy

October 30, 2012 02:00:36 PM
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Southborough is cleaning up in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. National Grid reports 950 customers are still without power in town, and a number of roads remain closed to traffic, including the main thoroughfare that is Framingham Road.

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Southborough Montessori school invites parents to open house on Thursday

October 30, 2012 01:00:05 PM
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If you’re thinking about preschool options for this year or next, consider attending an open house at Southborough’s Montessori Children’s House on Thursday.

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More details on knife fight in Southborough that left two with stab wounds

October 30, 2012 11:02:55 AM

A Worcester teen was arrested on Saturday night after a knife fight at a home on Constitution Drive left two with non-life-threatening stab wounds. Turns out the teen is the son of a candidate running for state representative in Worcester.

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Tuesday updates: Hurricane Sandy (UPDATED)

October 30, 2012 08:00:40 AM
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Yesterday was a wild one in Southborough as Hurricane Sandy blew through town. I’m told winds gusted as high as 46 mph at the Fire Station on Main Street, but could have been even stronger in other parts of town.

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