There will be a public hearing on Thursday to review National Grid’s application to cut down 38 trees and prune another 3 because they’re threatening main power lines. The trees are located on these roads: Lynnbrook Road – 1 removal Lovers Lane – 22 removals, 3 trims Flagg Road – 10 removals Deerfoot Road – Read the full article → from National Grid plans tree removal
The Southborough Fire Department responded to two fire incidents yesterday, one at a house on East Main Street, and another in a car on the Mass Pike. Here are details — and photos — courtesy of the fire department. Read the full article → from Southborough firefighters respond to candle and car fires yesterday
It was a show of overwhelming support for Interim Chief Jane Moran last night after interviews for Southborough’s new police chief wrapped up, with most of the support coming from her own department. A number of Southborough police officers showed up and spoke on Moran’s behalf during the public comment period that came after selectmen Read the full article → from Selectmen interview police chief candidates
Three cheers for the Northborough-Southborough T-Hawks Cheerleaders. The Pop Warner Midget team won their division at the Regional Cheer Qualifiers in Springfield on November 8. The win means they get to compete in the regional championship on Saturday at the DCU Center in Worcester. Good luck, girls! Read the full article → from Northborough-Southborough cheerleaders heading to regional competition
Time for another open thread. For those of you new to the blog, the open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Ask questions about programs in town or the town itself Post a note Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Thanks to what was left of Hurricane Ida, the rain was coming down hard on Saturday morning, and that had some at Pilgrim Church worried. Volunteers sorting and boxing food collected during the annual Scouting for Food drive were worried the rain might translate into fewer donations. They needn’t have worried. Southborough scouts collected over Read the full article → from Rain doesn’t diminish Scouting for Food donations
All eyes are on the Board of Selectmen this week as they interview the four finalists for the position of police chief on Monday night. On Tuesday, they’ll make a selection. Monday’s meeting starts at 6:30 pm, and Tuesday’s starts at 6:00 pm. Both are in the Hearing Room on the second floor of the Read the full article → from The week in government
If it’s art and music you’re looking for, there’s little need to venture beyond our own borders this weekend. Even if you’re hoping to get some early holiday shopping done, you’ll find it right in Southborough. And if you need some kid-free time on Saturday, the Pilgrim Church Youth Group is offering babysitting at the Read the full article → from What to do this weekend – so many choices!
Did you get your Scouting for Food bag last week? Now’s the time to fill it up. By doing so, you’ll help the scouts help the Southborough Food Pantry feed local families all through the winter. This year the scouts have a goal of collecting 5,250 pounds of food and household items, that’s 25% more Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food collection on Saturday
White Bagley Road will be closed for several days starting next Tuesday (11/17) so new culvert pipes can be installed under the road. Town Engineer John Woodsmall said that due to the extent of the excavation required, the road will likely be closed overnight as well as during work hours for the first couple of Read the full article → from White Bagley Road closed starting Tuesday
There are plenty of Southborough scenes in the just-released teaser for the Adam Sandler film Grown Ups. The movie is scheduled for release in June 2010. As surreal as it was to see movie stars live and in person in Southborough, it’s even stranger to see Southborough on the big screen (well, it’s still the Read the full article → from Your first look at the Grown Ups trailer
Saturday is the last day the Southborough Library will forgive fines on overdue books, DVDs, CDs, and other library material as part of their amnesty program. So round up those overdue books and get them back to the library before closing tomorrow. Bring along a donation for the Southborough Food Pantry — paper goods or laundry Read the full article → from Southborough Library amnesty program ends tomorrow
The Southborough Arts Center‘s annual juried art show opens Friday night with a reception from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. There will be refreshments, music, and of course, lots of art. Art Center Director Emily van Nort told me they had a great turn-out from local artists. A total of 61 art pieces were submitted to Read the full article → from Juried art show opens tomorrow
For the second time in as many weeks, a portion of Newton Street north of Southboro Medical is closed for road work. DPW head Karen Galligan said today’s closure is for drainage work. The closure last week was to to tap an existing water main and install a fire hydrant. Newton Street is expected to Read the full article → from Newton Street closed again today