Some call it The Brontasaurus. And with good reason. The machine helping to clear woodlands at the Beals Preserve can chew a tree down to the ground in a matter of about 60 seconds, leaving only a pile of woodchips. Read the full article → from A changing habitat at the Beals Preserve (with photos)
By now you’ve no doubt heard the forecasts, and from all accounts were in for a good bit of snow tomorrow. Southborough Emergency Management Director Neil Aspesi said a “classic nor’easter” could dump 12 to 16 inches of snow across the area. Read the full article → from ‘Classic nor’easter’ to hit Southborough on Wednesday
Some of you asked recently whether you’re allowed to use the community skating rink at Woodward during school hours. I checked with Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson, and the answer is you can. Read the full article → from Community skating rink schedule
With our annual town meeting a mere three months away, now is the time when town budgets take center stage. The K-8 School Committee is expected to get its first look at the school budget for fiscal year 2012 on Wednesday night (assuming their meeting isn’t delayed by snow), and tonight the Board of Selectmen will review its first set of budgets. Read the full article → from And so the budget season begins …
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
If you’ve driven by St. Anne Church any time in the past few weeks, you’ve no doubt noticed the nativity scene out front. The platform on which it sits was constructed by members of Southborough Boy Scout Troop 92 as part of a service project. Read the full article → from Boy Scouts help build creche at St. Anne’s
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (1/10 – 1/16)
President Barack Obama has order flags across the nation lowered to half staff this week in honor of the victims of the mass shooting in Arizona that took place on Saturday. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff this week
A former member of the Municipal Facilities Committee alleges misuse of funds and Open Meeting Law violations. Read the full article → from Former committee member alleges misuse of funds and other wrongdoing
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southborough photographer Chris Wraight sent in a bunch of photos from this week’s high school sports match-ups. Read the full article → from Photos: The week in sports
Here are the results of this week’s games. Read the full article → from High school sports wrap-up (1/1 – 1/6)
Looks like the weather is not going to be too bad on Saturday, so why not sneak out and catch a show? The Steeple Coffeehouse located in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall, will welcome back Tracy Grammer to the stage. Read the full article → from Tracy Grammer at the Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday night
A regional philanthropic organization recently distributed a total of $50K to 39 food pantries in the area, and Southborough got a piece of the pie. The Foundation for MetroWest awarded $1,000 to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Foundation gives $1,000 to Southborough Food Pantry