What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
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Southborough Food Pantry thanks mail carriers, Scouts, and residents
The weather on Saturday morning was awful — super strong winds and pouring rain. But that didn’t stop Southborough postal workers from collecting 1,400 pounds of food donated by Southborough residents as part of the annual USPS Stamp Out Hunger food drive. All the donations went to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Southborough Food Pantry thanks mail carriers, Scouts, and residents
Community Preservation Committee to hold public forum on Thursday
Perhaps you’ve seen the blue signs announcing “CPA funds at work” in front of the affordable home at 209 Parkerville Road, or in front of the Arts Center. CPA funds for fiscal year 2012 are up for grabs, and a public forum on Thursday will explain how to apply for a piece of the CPA pie. Read the full article → from Community Preservation Committee to hold public forum on Thursday
MWDN: Southborough Jewelers is going out on top
The Metrowest Daily News has a nice profile on Southborough Jewelers, which announced recently that it was closing up shop. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough Jewelers is going out on top
Voters overwhelmingly support Rooney; Cimino and Woodford also win
Just shy of 25% of registered voters cast a ballot in yesterday’s town election, and in the end they voted overwhelmingly for change. Read the full article → from Voters overwhelmingly support Rooney; Cimino and Woodford also win
Breaking news: Rooney wins race for Selectman
The votes are in and John Rooney has won a seat on the Board of Selectman. Rooney received 1,002 votes to incumbent Sal Giorlandino’s 606. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Rooney wins race for Selectman
SOLF annual meeting on Tuesday night
The Southborough Open Land Foundation will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:30 pm at the Community House. Read the full article → from SOLF annual meeting on Tuesday night
Why flags are at half staff today – Monday, May 10
Flags are flying at half staff today in Southborough and across the state in honor of World War II Veterans Corporal Richard Loring and Staff Sergeant John Farrell. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Monday, May 10
The polls are open until 8pm: Get out and vote
Polls in Southborough opened today at 8:00 am and will stay open until 8:00 pm. With all the interest in the races this year, I’m hoping for a good turnout. Last year the turnout for town elections was a dismal 6%. Surely we can do better this year. Read the full article → from The polls are open until 8pm: Get out and vote
Photos: Prom night in Southborough
Friday night was the Algonquin Junior Prom. Southborough resident Margaret Doyle sent along a couple of photos. Read the full article → from Photos: Prom night in Southborough
Reverse-911 system mix up on Saturday
Several of you wrote in to say you received one or more reverse-911 calls warning about road closures due to the NECC road race on Saturday morning. Problem was, the calls were received on Saturday evening, long after the race was over. I asked Police Chief Jane Moran what happened. Read the full article → from Reverse-911 system mix up on Saturday
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Town elections on Monday: Here’s what you need to know
Hopefully it comes as no surprise to you that town elections are on Monday. Here’s everything you need to know to make your vote count, from where to cast it to who you’ll find on the ballot. Read the full article → from Town elections on Monday: Here’s what you need to know
Candidates for selectmen collect endorsements
Town elections are on Monday, and in addition to touting their qualifications, the two candidates for selectmen — incumbent Sal Giorlandino and challenger John Rooney — are touting their endorsements. Here’s what your fellow residents have to say about the candidates. Read the full article → from Candidates for selectmen collect endorsements