The Metrowest Daily News recently reported on the new Fay School dorms constructed along Main Street.. The dorms were opened to students in March. In addition to the dorms, the project included a new wastewater treatment plant, maintenance building and a new ceremonial entrance. You can read all the details here. Read the full article → from In the media: New Fay School dorms
A couple My Southborough readers contacted me to say they received reverse-911 calls from the Southborough Police Department warning them to check for cut window screens and to be on the lookout for suspicious vehicles. Not all residents got the call (I didn’t). I’ll update you when I have more info. Update 1: In a Read the full article → from Breaking: Residents warned of suspicious activity
The Metrowest Daily News recently reported that donations at area food pantries are down. But Southborough Food Pantry organizer Barbara Jandrue tells me donations there have been holding steady. “We have been very fortunate,” she said. Jandrue said they also haven’t seen the increase in demand that other towns have. She encourages anyone who needs Read the full article → from Food pantry donations holding steady
The Metrowest Daily News recently talked with Alice Phillipo who lived in Southborough when the Worcester Tornado hit 56 years ago last week. “We were in the front part of the house when the tornado came in from the back (from the west),” she said. “When the thing came through, we could see some of Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough resident remembers Worcester Tornado
The Hearing Room at the Town House was as packed as I’ve ever seen it for the Board of Selectmen meeting last night, but it was anything but your typical crowd. The seats were filled mostly by teenagers and their parents, all of whom came to lend their support for a new skateboard park. Recreation Read the full article → from Kids and parents show up in support of skateboard park
Selectmen named the following people to the police chief search committee at their meeting last night: Desiree Aselbekian, a teacher and former school committee member Susan Dargan, current Chairwoman of the Regional School Committee and member of the Southborough School Committee Barbara Murphy, long-time human resources professional and former member of several town boards John Read the full article → from Police chief search committee named
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department: Tuesday 6/9/09 09:36 EMS call, Nichols Street 11:14 EMS call, Coslin Drive 17:26 Passenger vehicle fire, Turnpike Road Wednesday 6/10/09 08:14 EMS call, Cordaville Road 08:21 EMS call, Turnpike Road 11:36 EMS call, Newton Street 15:11 Unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire, General Henry Knox Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to this week
The Friends of the Southborough Library raised about $2,400 at their book sale this past weekend. Andrea Moody, one of the event organizers, told me the profits will help fund museum passes, children’s events, and library materials in the coming year. Moody said the success of the event “is due in equal measure to the Read the full article → from Friends of the Library sale a success
Charles Dickens said “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” but for Southborough’s Philip Kachajian, it was probably just the best of times. Kachajian received an award last month from the Massachusetts Center for the Book for a letter he wrote (but presumably never mailed) to Charles Dickens. The award Read the full article → from Southborough student honored for a literary letter
The Boston Globe reported earlier this month that more homeowners are late in paying their property taxes this year, including ones in Southborough. “We’re seeing more late payments as a sign of the economy,” said Brian Ballantine, Southborough’s finance director. “Even this town is seeing some of the pain. No one is escaping.” … Last Read the full article → from In the media: More Southborough homeowners are late paying their taxes
The Southborough Library has a full schedule of programs and special events to keep your kids occupied this summer. From Guitar Hero night to a live animal show to rockets and space programs, there’s something for everyone. I’ve added all the events to the My Southborough calendar, but you can also check them out in Read the full article → from Summer reading at the library
Later this summer, friends and family of Southborough’s late police chief William Webber will participate in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, a 192-mile, two-day bike ride from Sturbridge to Provincetown. The team calls itself “Billy’s Posse” and they hope to raise $50,000 for the fight against cancer. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette has a profile of the Read the full article → from In the media: ‘Billy’s Posse’ to take on Pan-Mass Challenge
A reminder from the Recreation Department that summer playground camp starts June 29, so sign up soon if you haven’t already. In addition to playground camp, there are a number of specialty camps being offered by the Rec. Department, as well. You can find all the details in their press release: Southborough – Summer fun Read the full article → from Sign up for summer camps sponsored by the Recreation Department
I went to the public meeting on Southborough’s community character last week expecting to hear a lot of adjectives that describe what the town of Southborough is all about. Instead I got a whole lot of photos. And turns out photos can be much more revealing than adjectives. About two dozen residents showed up for Read the full article → from When it comes to character, a picture is worth a thousand words