susan, Author at My Southborough

Naming the Algonquin auditorium for Dennis Wrenn, and more on tributes

on March 5, 2009

The Northborough-Southborough Music Association (NSMA) is leading the effort to rename the Algonquin auditorium in Dennis Wrenn’s honor, but they’ll have to wait a while to do it. The school has a policy that instructs officials to wait 6 to 12 months before recommending commemorations for those who have passed. So, later this year Superintendent Read the full article → from Naming the Algonquin auditorium for Dennis Wrenn, and more on tributes

Latest fire logs and police logs … sort of

on March 5, 2009

I’ve posted the latest logs from the fire department for your perusal. Some of you asked if I could post the police logs, as well. I looked into it, and while technically I could do it, there’s one problem: I’m lazy. Each week the fire department kindly emails me their logs, so there’s absolutely no Read the full article → from Latest fire logs and police logs … sort of

Fill up on the cheap at Falconi Bros. today

on March 5, 2009

This just in from my peeps on the street. Falconi Bros. is offering gas at $1.49 a gallon today. I checked, and the last time gas was that cheap in New England was July 2001, so get yourself to the pump! Falconi Bros. is located on Boston Road near the center of town. (map) Read the full article → from Fill up on the cheap at Falconi Bros. today

Keeping the Arts Center open

on March 5, 2009

I’ll admit I have a soft spot in my heart for the building that houses the Southborough Arts Center — it’s where I went to kindergarten after all. Come to find out, I’m not the only one. “I view it as part of the town’s DNA,” Selectman Sal Giorlandino told a crowd of Arts Center Read the full article → from Keeping the Arts Center open

Southborough Unscheduled – tonight!

on March 5, 2009

What will you do tonight? I can tell you what Southborough kids won’t be doing: homework. Or organized sports. Or any other school-scheduled activity. Tonight is the annual Southborough Unscheduled, a night where parents and kids take a break from a hectic life and enjoy some much-needed family time. The flyer says that in addition Read the full article → from Southborough Unscheduled – tonight!

A little help from our friends: Relying on mutual aid

on March 4, 2009

(This is part 3 in a series of posts about the proposal for a new aerial ladder truck in Southborough. For more information, see the series introduction.) “We had to stand there and watch it burn.” That’s what Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said about a residential chimney fire his crew responded to late last Read the full article → from A little help from our friends: Relying on mutual aid

Pilgrim Church evacuated due to gas leak

on March 4, 2009

Pilgrim Church was evacuated Tuesday morning after someone smelled natural gas. Kindergroup kids and parents were among those evacuated. Firefighters discovered a pilot light in the kitchen had gone out. NStar was called in and they recommended the stove be shut down until it could be cleaned. Firefighters monitored for explosive levels of natural gas, Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church evacuated due to gas leak

Board of Selectmen recap

on March 4, 2009

It was an action-packed session at the Board of Selectmen meeting last night. The meeting lasted about 3-1/2 hours and I have 20 pages of notes (they’re small pages, but still). Bear with me as I fashion them into a collection of posts. Some topics you can expect to hear about: The Arts Center and Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen recap

Weather-related crash on Cordaville Road

on March 4, 2009

Monday’s snow contributed to a crash on Cordaville Road (Route 85) near the entrance to the St. Mark’s Golf Course. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries when her car crashed into a guardrail. More pictures are available on the Southborough Fire Department website. Read the full article → from Weather-related crash on Cordaville Road

Public forum with Governor Patrick – tonight

on March 4, 2009

I just got word from Rep. Carolyn Dykema’s office that Governor Deval Patrick will be in Natick tonight to talk transportation with Metrowest residents. In a town hall format, Governor Patrick will discuss his recently-announced transportation reforms and a proposed increase in the state fuel tax. Rep. Dykema (Southborough precincts 2 and 3) will also Read the full article → from Public forum with Governor Patrick – tonight

Does Southborough need an aerial ladder truck? What the numbers say

on March 3, 2009

(This is part 2 in a series of posts about the proposal for a new aerial ladder truck in Southborough. For more information, see the series introduction.) Yesterday I explained why an aerial ladder truck is important in firefighting. Basically, when responding to a fire in a two-story or greater building, having an aerial ladder Read the full article → from Does Southborough need an aerial ladder truck? What the numbers say

Estate planning seminar

on March 3, 2009

Southborough attorney Susan Grinblatas will present an estate planning seminar in the Southborough Library Meeting Room on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. Topics to be covered include: Wills Trusts Guardianship for Minor Children Durable Power of Attorney Advance Directive (“Living Will”) Health Care Proxy HIPPA Release Form Homestead Declaration Read the full article → from Estate planning seminar

Should we get rid of the Arts Center?

on March 3, 2009

Advisory Committee member Al Hamilton has a plan to balance the budget, and it doesn’t revolve around layoffs or salary freezes or cuts to programs. What’s his magic bullet? Sell the Southborough Arts Center. Or Fayville Hall, or Fire Station 2, or the Cemetery Building, all of which he labels “money pits.” In a recent Read the full article → from Should we get rid of the Arts Center?

Senior Center newsletter for March/April

on March 3, 2009

According to Pam LeFrancois, director of the Southborough Senior Center, Southborough has about 1,400 residents over the age of 60. About half of them participate in programs and activities at the Southborough Senior Center on Cordaville Road. If you’re one of them — or if you’re just curious about what goes on in the Senior Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter for March/April

Al Hamilton on Fall Town Meeting: Developer’s Article proposes new use for entire Industrial Park zone: “Jon My understanding is that the Planning Board has been negotiating some changes to the by law. More information will…” Sep 13, 08:27

Jon Green on Fall Town Meeting: Developer’s Article proposes new use for entire Industrial Park zone: “I don’t disagree that we should update zoning on rt 9 and that it should carry the entire roadway. It…” Sep 12, 10:32

Al Hamilton on Fall Town Meeting: Developer’s Article proposes new use for entire Industrial Park zone: “Jon I must disagree. We are desperate. For the last few years the tax burden has been shifting in the…” Sep 12, 09:02

Jon Green on Fall Town Meeting: Developer’s Article proposes new use for entire Industrial Park zone: “The title of this alone is concerning considering nobody in town, abutters or residents have seen the by law. It’s…” Sep 12, 05:03

Beth Melo on The week in government (Updated): “Thank you for letting readers know. I’ll update the post.” Sep 10, 11:10

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Author: susan

Posts by susan

Naming the Algonquin auditorium for Dennis Wrenn, and more on tributes

Latest fire logs and police logs … sort of

Fill up on the cheap at Falconi Bros. today

Keeping the Arts Center open

Southborough Unscheduled – tonight!

A little help from our friends: Relying on mutual aid

Pilgrim Church evacuated due to gas leak

Board of Selectmen recap

Weather-related crash on Cordaville Road

Public forum with Governor Patrick – tonight

Does Southborough need an aerial ladder truck? What the numbers say

Estate planning seminar

Should we get rid of the Arts Center?

Senior Center newsletter for March/April