We’ve been talking about property taxes recently. Last week I showed you how to calculate your 2009 property tax. Today we’ll take a look at how the property tax rate has changed in recent years. According to numbers posted by the Assessors Office, the tax rate for fiscal year 2009 is the highest since 2000. Read the full article → from Property tax rate is highest in nearly a decade
Members of the Southborough Gardeners’ Club laugh during a presentation by expert floral designer Bill Graham of Salem at Pilgrim Church in Southborough Thursday. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) You didn’t need a green thumb to enjoy the Southborough Gardeners’ annual guest day fundraiser held at Pilgrim Church last week. The presentation “Holidays with Bill Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners’ holiday event
The Municipal Facilities Committee has been making the rounds with their proposal for a new police station. Earlier this month they presented options to the Board of Selectmen. Last week they held a public hearing on their proposal. Tonight they’re talking to the Advisory Committee. To keep things interesting, the Historical Commission will get equal Read the full article → from It’s the Advisory Committee’s turn to weigh in on the new police station
Commuters continue to grumble about the parking rate increase at commuter rail stations including the one in Southborough. As of Saturday the rate increased from $2 a day to $4 a day. So what do you think? Will you continue to ride the rails? Will you make other arrangements to get to the station? Take Read the full article → from Commuter rail parking increase – what do you think?
Algonquin girls soccer players raise the Division 1 Central championship trophy Sunday. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) The Algonquin girls scored early and held their lead for a narrow 1-0 win over Wachusett in the Division 1 Central championship round yesterday at Foley Field in Worcester. Senior Carolyn Mukai scored the lone goal. The win Read the full article → from Algonquin soccer: triumph for the girls, heartbreak for the boys
Police and fire personnel stand at attention in honor of Southborough Police Chief William H. “Billy” Webber during a funeral service, Saturday in Milford. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) Below is a round-up of the coverage given to Police Chief William Webber in the local news media. Noticeably absent is a story from the Boston Read the full article → from Media coverage for Police Chief Webber
Today’s Division 1 Central championship soccer matches have been postponed until tomorrow. The location has also changed. The Algonquin girls will take on Wachusett on Sunday at 3:00 pm at Foley Stadium in Worcester (map). The boys will face St. John’s at 5:00 at Foley Stadium. Read the full article → from Algonquin championship soccer matches postponed to Sunday
White doves were released, church bells tolled, and a long line of mourners waited to pay their respects to Southborough Police Chief William Webber who died this week of cancer at the age of 53. A funeral for Chief Webber will be held tomorrow in Milford (click for more details). Related stories: In his own Read the full article → from Somber Southborough
Who doesn’t need some of that right now? The Assabet Valley Mastersingers will put you in the right frame of mind during their performance Reflections of Innocence and Peace Saturday night at St. Mark’s School. You can read more about the program on the Mastersingers’ website. The show starts at 8:00 pm. General admission tickets Read the full article → from Reflections of Innocence and Peace
The Algonquin girls soccer team celebrates during their semifinal match against Shrewsbury. (Photo from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette) It’s all about soccer this week as the Algonquin teams pulled off a one-two punch … er, kick. Both the boys and the girls made it through to their respective championship rounds in the Division 1 Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up (11/14)
The Arts Center of Southborough will present The Enchanted Forest, a performance by Rosalita’s Puppets at Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall on Saturday. The performance features marionettes made by professional actor-puppeteer Charlotte Anne Dore, and blends puppetry, improvisation, music and storytelling. In The Enchanted Forest, a king protects the fabulous creatures of his forest from an Read the full article → from Rosalita’s Puppets performs this weekend
Police Chief William Webber (Photo from boston.com) “The thing about Billy is he always had a smile.” That’s how Southborough Fire Chief John Mauro started our conversation about Police Chief William Webber who passed away earlier this week. Chief Mauro first met Chief Webber when Webber joined the Southborough Police Department in 1980. Here, in Read the full article → from In his own words: Chief Mauro on the late Chief Webber
Calling hours for Southborough Police Chief William Webber will be held at the Morris Funeral Home on Friday, November 14. Because a large turnout is expected, a portion of Main St. (Rte 30) near the funeral home will be closed from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You’re advised to find alternate routes. More details on Read the full article → from Reminder: Main Street (Route 30) closed Friday afternoon and evening
While Police Chief William Webber was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, the Board of Selectmen appointed Sgt. Jane Moran as sergeant in charge. Sgt. Moran will continue in that capacity now that the Chief has passed away. Read the full article → from Who’s in charge at the police department?