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In the media: Southborough Players drop curtain on performance for now

on November 5, 2009

The Metrowest Daily News reports the Southborough Players has postponed its murder mystery performance, originally scheduled to debut this month, until sometime next year. “An Act of Murder” was scheduled to debut next month, but board director Mark Kujawski said it has been rescheduled for an undetermined winter date. “The financial situation we’re in unfortunately Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough Players drop curtain on performance for now

On the market this week in Southborough

on November 5, 2009

Here’s what’s new on the Southborough real estate scene this week. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market 135 Woodland Road (map) – 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath cape – $444,000 2 Smith Lane (map) – 11 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough

Cow pies: A split decision

on November 4, 2009

Sunday was the second annual Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Family Fun Run and Walk. You can find photos and more on the Southborough Belties website. When it came to the cow pie bingo contest, the appointed cow decided to make things interesting. From the Belties website: And we have a winner! Actually, four winners. Against Read the full article → from Cow pies: A split decision

Tough week for Southborough train commuters

on November 4, 2009

Switch problems in Worcester this morning led to significant delays on the Worcester/Framingham commuter rail line that runs through Southborough. A commuter who catches the train in Grafton said it’s been a bad week on the rail line: …out of 5 commutes this week, 3 of them have been delayed by more than 1/2 hour. Read the full article → from Tough week for Southborough train commuters

The Southborough Library gets a new trustee

on November 4, 2009

Four Southborough residents sat before the Library Board of Trustees and the Board of Selectmen last night. They were all candidates vying for a single spot on the library board. The selectmen and trustees agreed they were all qualified to fill the vacancy. “I wish we had more openings on the board,” Trustee Jane Smith Read the full article → from The Southborough Library gets a new trustee

Legal information session for parents at the Southborough library

on November 4, 2009

The Southborough Library will host a presentation for parents and caregivers on child protection planning and recent changes in guardianship law. The information session will be held at the library on Tuesday, November 17, at 7:00 pm. Attorney and Southborough resident Tracey Ingle, whose practice includes estate planning, probate, elder law and child protection planning, Read the full article → from Legal information session for parents at the Southborough library

What the fire department has been up to

on November 4, 2009

Tuesday 10/27/09 08:08 Gas leak, Main Street 13:23 Assist police or other agency, Autumn Hill Lane 19:34 Vehicle accident with injuries, Turnpike Road and Crystal Pond Road Wednesday 10/28/09 03:58 Assist invalid, Admiral Lane 07:00 Vehicle accident with injuries, Mass Pike East 22:16 EMS call, Admiral Lane Thursday 10/29/09 08:15 EMS call, Admiral Lane 10:56 Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to

Plan to repave Route 9 doesn’t include Southborough

on November 3, 2009

The state is looking at using federal stimulus money to repave a large stretch of Route 9, but not the portion that runs through Southborough. The plan calls for resurfacing the roadway from the Southborough/Framingham border to the Natick/Wellesley line. What do you think? Is Southborough getting shortchanged by missing out on the repairs? Or Read the full article → from Plan to repave Route 9 doesn’t include Southborough

Library sponsors beginning genealogy workshop

on November 3, 2009

Genealogy has been a popular topic this fall at the Southborough Library with the formation of the Genealogy Club. If you’ve been thinking about researching your family tree, consider signing up for the Beginner Genealogy Workshop being offered by the library on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. To register, stop by Read the full article → from Library sponsors beginning genealogy workshop

Kidder House spared the wrecking ball?

on November 3, 2009

The future of the historic Kidder House at 66 Main Street (map) has been hanging in the balance for several years now. The estate was purchased by Fay School earlier this decade and was slated to be demolished as part of their expansion plans. But Fay recently told members of the Southborough Historical Commission that Read the full article → from Kidder House spared the wrecking ball?

Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday

on November 3, 2009

Representative Carolyn Dykema will be at Mauro’s Cafe on Friday from 10:15 to 11:15 am to meet with residents. All are welcome. Dykema represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3. If you’re not able to attend, you can contact Dykema’s office at (617) 722-2210 or at leah.robins@state.ma.us to set up a personal appointment. Read the full article → from Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday

Look for your Scouting for Food donation bags on Saturday

on November 3, 2009

Scouting for Food is one of my favorite donation drives of the year. I get to clean out a bit of space in my way overcrowded pantry, I get to benefit a good and local cause, and it’s just so darn easy to participate. There’s really no excuse not to. Boy and Girl Scouts will Read the full article → from Look for your Scouting for Food donation bags on Saturday

Livingston Taylor concert canceled

on November 3, 2009

The Livingston Taylor concert scheduled for Saturday night has been canceled. No word on why, but the committee says they hope to reschedule for early 2010. The concert was to benefit the Friends of Southborough Youth Commission. If you need more information, contact Lidia at 508 787-1000 ext. 221. Read the full article → from Livingston Taylor concert canceled

Where the colors of fall live on

on November 2, 2009

The foliage around town may be fading, but the magic lives on thanks to flickr. Here are some Southborough shots by flickr users dovetaildw and dude80cool that capture fall at its peak. Follow the links to see more of their photos. (All photos used with permission) Read the full article → from Where the colors of fall live on

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Diane Romm on Town won’t request MSBA funding extension for Neary Project: “After I took a close look at the rankings, I came away with the same thought. If charter schools are…” Aug 29, 20:15

JACK BARRON on Town won’t request MSBA funding extension for Neary Project: “I do hope a group of interested citizens keep an eye on the likely legislation similar to what New Hampshire…” Aug 27, 20:49

Jeff Rudd on Select Board to discuss extending MSBA funding to keep Neary project possibility alive (Updated): “Michael, I have lived in town long enough to remember dumping trash into that landfill. The environmently concerns at that…” Aug 27, 09:19

Carl Guyer on Select Board to discuss extending MSBA funding to keep Neary project possibility alive (Updated): “Short Answer: The list of compounds the Town of Southborough is mandated to test for in the groundwater around the…” Aug 27, 07:51

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Posts by susan

In the media: Southborough Players drop curtain on performance for now

On the market this week in Southborough

Cow pies: A split decision

Tough week for Southborough train commuters

The Southborough Library gets a new trustee

Legal information session for parents at the Southborough library

What the fire department has been up to

Plan to repave Route 9 doesn’t include Southborough

Library sponsors beginning genealogy workshop

Kidder House spared the wrecking ball?

Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday

Look for your Scouting for Food donation bags on Saturday

Livingston Taylor concert canceled

Where the colors of fall live on