Here’s the report from Southborough resident Bruce Ledoux who you might remember competed in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona race this weekend: 24 hours. 572 laps. New radiator, engine mount, water pump and half-shaft. Lots of tires. Not much sleep. We wouldn’t have it any other way. According to his wife Linda, Bruce and Read the full article → from Southborough resident finishes the race
Towns across the state are looking at ways to save money by consolidating services, but Southborough has passed on an opportunity to share a building inspector and will instead hire a full-time one. With longtime building inspector Peter Johnson set to retire next month, the Board of Selectmen explored the option of sharing Ashland’s current Read the full article → from Southborough decides not to share building inspector
Last week Governor Deval Patrick said he would cut $128 million in local aid to cities and towns to make up for a mid-year budget shortfall. Today we learned the details. Southborough will lose $53K in funding from the state. That’s about 10% of our local aid package. The cut is in line with what Read the full article → from Southborough loses $53K in local aid
From the comfort of my couch, yesterday’s storm didn’t seem so bad. But apparently, it was enough to cause some issues on the roads. The Southborough Fire Department responded to two motor vehicle accidents yesterday – one on I-90 and another on Southville Road. Both accidents were attributed to winter weather. Shortly after noon, firefighters Read the full article → from Two weather-related accidents yesterday
We did, for about an hour from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and apparently we weren’t alone. When the power came back on, I checked the National Grid Storm Center website and 767 customers in Southborough were still without power. As of an hour later, that number was down to 195. 01/29 Update: Apparently a Read the full article → from Did you lose power tonight?
The kids are home from school today … again. Now seems like a good time to think ahead to February vacation when they’ll be home for 5 days straight (9 if you count weekends). If you’re looking for some ways to occupy them, here are a few suggestions. For the artsy The Arts Center is Read the full article → from What to do over February vacation
Southborough Democrats will hold a caucus on Saturday to elect delegates to the 2009 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, which will be held in Springfield in June. At the convention, delegates will work together to adopt a party platform. All registered Democrats in Southborough are welcome to attend the caucus on Saturday. It will take place at Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats to elect convention delegates
Southborough municipal employees won’t be going to Office Depot anytime soon. At a special meeting last night, Board of Selectmen Chairman Bill Boland told town department heads not to spend money unless absolutely necessary. And that includes everything from overtime and travel to pens and stationery. Overruns expected this year Boland said he expects the Read the full article → from Selectmen make cuts, ask for caution in spending
Quotes from stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. Southboro Medical to offer new services “It was a great opportunity to do the right thing for the community.” —John Polanowicz, president and CEO of Marlborough Hospital on a recently-announced partnership with Southboro Medical Group. Under the agreement, Marlboro Hospital will move a Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
The National Weather Service says we’re in for another 5 to 8 inches on Wednesday. That’s down from the 10+ inches I was hearing yesterday. Even so, with all the snow we’ve had this year, I’m not sure where we’ll pile the new stuff tomorrow. At least it’s a weekday storm so the town won’t Read the full article → from More snow on the way: where’s it going to go?
Former Southborough resident Clare Curran was part of history last week. Along with friends Vanessa Hale (Southborough’s Assistant Town Administrator) and Vera Kolias (Southborough’s Town Planner), Clare traveled to Washington to take in the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Here she shares what it was like to be a witness to history. We Were There! Read the full article → from We were there: A Southborough resident’s inauguration tale
If you’re reading this blog (and hooray that so many of you are!), you’re obviously interested in the myriad issues facing our town right now. But wouldn’t you like to do something more than just read about it? Wouldn’t you like to become a more active participant in the decisions that will shape the future Read the full article → from How to run for office in Southborough
You’ve had your chimney swept recently, right? The Southborough Fire Department responded to two chimney fires in the span of just four hours this weekend – one in Southborough and one in Hopkinton. The one in Southborough happened on Garrison Lane (off Oregon Road) just after midnight on Sunday. The occupants had extinguished the fire Read the full article → from Fire department responds to two chimney fires this weekend
Signing, dancing, martial arts, juggling, and a crowd-pleasing yo-yo act. The annual Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show has had it all. And now it’s your turn to join the fun. Auditions for this year’s talent show will be held on Thursday (1/29) and Monday (2/2) at Trottier Middle School. The talent show itself is scheduled Read the full article → from Wanted: Southborough’s most talented