We’ve talked quite a bit about the ladder truck here on the blog, but there may be some questions you still want answered, some information you still need before making a decision at town meeting next week. If that’s the case, then plan on attending a public forum sponsored by the Ladder Truck Committee on Read the full article → from Get answers about the ladder truck before town meeting
As New Englanders, we’re no strangers to severe weather — just look to the July flood for a recent example. Thanks to a lot of work by the town’s emergency perparedness groups, Southborough is now even more prepared than ever to deal with weather threats. Southborough recently became certified by the National Weather Service (NWS) and Read the full article → from Bring on the storms, Southborough is ready
The special town meeting is a week from today. You can pick up a copy of the warrant at the library, Town House, police station or transfer station. You can also download a copy (.pdf) from the town website. The meeting starts on September 29 at 7:00 pm at the Trottier auditorium. A quorum of Read the full article → from Special town meeting warrant available
Advance registration for the annual Heritage Day Road Race is open until October 8. You can register online. The cost is $20 in advance and $25 on race day. The race, a 5-mile run or 3-mile walk, will be held on Sunday, October 11 (rain or shine) starting at 10:00 am. I don’t have course Read the full article → from Register for the Heritage Day Road Race
The House last week approved legislation that would give Governor Deval Patrick the power to appoint a temporary successor to the late Ted Kennedy in the US Senate. Democrat Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3, voted against the legislation. In this message to her constituents, Dykema explains her vote. Dear residents and Read the full article → from Rep. Carolyn Dykema speaks on interim senate appointment
Time for a new open discussion 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 Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
A number of classes at Algonquin this year are more crowded than they were last year. The Metrowest Daily News reports that at last week’s school committee meeting, Superintendent Charles Gobron said 28 classes have 25 or more students this year, as opposed to seven in 2008. Classes are bigger because state aid was reduced Read the full article → from Aid cuts mean bigger class sizes at Algonquin, but no layoffs
With the special town meeting next week, it’s not surprising that many town committees will spend their time preparing this week. The Advisory Committee and Board of Selectmen meet separately on Monday to talk about town meeting. They’ll also meet jointly on Tuesday to sync up articles that require funding, like the new ladder truck. Read the full article → from The week in government
I stopped by Gulbankian’s (map) the other day to buy some mums for my front step. It was sunny, the air was cool, and everything had a decidedly autumnal feel. Carolyn Gulbankian told me their pumpkins, gourds, and bales of hay had just arrived earlier that day. I took some photos while I was there. Read the full article → from Fall has arrived at Gulbankian’s
Check out this announcement from the Southborough Library about their just-forming genealogy club: The first meeting of the Southborough Public Library Genealogy Club will be held Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Library, 25 Main Street in Southborough. The Genealogy Club monthly meetings are for people of all skill levels. Learn how to Read the full article → from Southborough Public Library Genealogy Club meets September 24
The Serenity Garden Project at Algonquin aims to create a “quite, contemplative” space in the school’s courtyard where students and faculty can remember those in the Algonquin community who have passed before their time. It’s no coincidence that the project has been funded in large part by the Murphy Sisters Foundation. Plans for the garden Read the full article → from Concert to benefit the Algonquin Serenity Garden
Apparently scarecrows are all the rage this year in Southborough. There are two separate scarecrow displays/contests planned this fall, one at the Beals’ Preservation Celebration in September and another sponsored by the Southborough Gardeners that will coincide with Heritage Day in October. Participate in both and it’s more bang for your scarecrow buck. Here are Read the full article → from Scarecrow displays to liven up fall celebrations
I have to admit that I’ve never been to a Steeple Coffeehouse show. It’s something I will endeavor to correct during their 2009-2010 schedule, the start of which was recently posted. For those of you who don’t know, the Steeple Coffeehouse attracts performers well-known on the blues and folk circuit. They host shows monthly – Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse announces shows for their 2009-2010 season
I’ve been absolutely fascinated by the variety of fungi popping up in my yard this year. Here’s the latest crop. Another thing that has been abundant this year is slugs. So, for good measure, here’s a slug shot from reader Amy. She said stretched out, this guy was about the length of a dollar bill. Read the full article → from The fungus among us, part 2