You’ve no doubt heard that ship captain Richard Phillips, a native of Winchester, was kidnapped by pirates off the coast of Somalia and remains captive at sea in an out-of-fuel lifeboat. Turns out his younger sister, Patty Howard, lives in Southborough. Howard told the Boston Globe that friends and family are gathered at her home Read the full article → from Kidnapped ship captain has Southborough connection
On the fence about whether to attend town meeting on Monday night? Here are seven reasons why you should. 1. You get to decide what your tax rate will be The more stuff that gets funded at town meeting, the more you’re likely to pay in property taxes. It’s as simple and as complex as Read the full article → from 7 reasons to attend town meeting
The DPW wants Town Meeting to approve $40K to study a PCE leak. The Advisory Committee has taken a stance against the request because they say the leak can’t be fixed and why study something you can’t fix? Yesterday I wondered aloud what this issue was all about. DPW Director Karen Galligan read my post Read the full article → from More on the PCE leak issue you’ll hear about at town meeting
National Grid wants to cut down 37 trees and prune another six to provide more clearance for power lines in town. The affected trees are on Northboro, Parkerville, and Cordaville Roads. Trees desginated for removal have been posted with a notice of intent. Ones designated for pruning are marked with small blue ribbons. If you Read the full article → from Tree removal hearing
The kids are running around the neighborhood in short-sleeved shirts and in my yard pretty things are blooming. Read the full article → from It sure feels like spring
Patients who travel elsewhere to get routine cardiology care can now stay closer to home thanks to a new partnership between Southboro Medical and The Heart Center of Metrowest. Services like diagnostic testing and pacemaker checks will now be offered at the Southboro Medical office in town. The Heart Center of Metrowest is an affiliate Read the full article → from Cardiology services now offered at Southboro Medical
Yesterday I gave you some basics about how town meeting works. But if you’d like to learn more, just turn on your TV tonight at 7:00 pm. That’s when Southborough’s cable access channels will air a video about town meeting. If you’re a Charter customer, tune to channel 11. For Verizon, tune to channel 38. Read the full article → from More about how town meeting works
It’s been there so long, you probably don’t even notice it anymore. A cleared lot on the south side of Route 9 near Deerfoot Road with mounds of dirt and a lonely bulldozer. It’s been that way for over twenty years, but now Southborough-based Bartolini Builders is looking to breathe new life into the project. Read the full article → from New office park could face hurdles
Your weekly sample of stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. Seniors chat with legislators “They have really interesting things to say. It’s helpful to get reinforcement to know that what I’m working on and the Legislature is working on is important to people.” —Representative Carolyn Dykema (Southborough precincts 2 and 3) Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
BodyScapes Fitness in Southborough is offering a new program designed to get teens up and moving. TeenScapes is a 45-minute group class that teaches the importance of regular exercise and proper nutrition through exercises and games. The program is geared for kids ages 11 to 15. Classes meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays Read the full article → from Exercise classes for teens
Lightning strikes, car accidents, and malice (yes, malice) are all featured in this week’s log. Monday 4/6/09 13:52 EMS call Newton Street 15:31 EMS call Newton Street 16:24 Electrical wiring problem Turnpike Road 19:25 Vehicle accident with injuries Turnpike Road 21:48 Mobile property or vehicle fire Parmenter Road and Pine Hill Road Sunday 4/5/09 06:59 Read the full article → from Fire department logs
Your water bill in Southborough is based on usage, so saving water can mean saving money. And since the average homeowner uses approximately 40% of their water for outdoor use, a good way to save water is to use a rain barrel. Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Southborough residents Read the full article → from Discounted rain barrels available for a limited time
I have an admission to make. I’ve never been to a town meeting. … Now, that’s not technically true, but the only time I remember going I was in the fourth grade, so I’m not sure that really counts. (Before you judge me too harshly, remember that I lived out-of-state until recently. They don’t have Read the full article → from A newbie’s guide to town meeting
Photos from Monday’s single-car accident that closed both directions of Route 9 for several hours are posted on the Southborough Fire Department’s website. The accident brought power lines down across all lanes of the highway. One pole with a transformer caused some damage when it fell onto a building. The driver of the car was Read the full article → from More photos from Monday’s accident on Route 9, plus a forklift fire