A Southborough man was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges he was part of a drug operation outside of Atlanta. The 29-year-old is alleged to have collaborated with street gang members to sell cocaine out of a business he was affiliated with. More details here from the Metrowest Daily News and here from Read the full article → from Southborough man tied to drug operation
The Community Advocate this week has a story on the search for a new principal for Algonquin. As reported previously, current principal Ned Gallagher’s contract was not renewed for the 2009-2010 school year. Step one for Superintendent Charles Gobron is coming up with a list qualities he’s looking for in a new principal. Gobron is Read the full article → from More on the search for a new Algonquin principal
It’s been quite a week for the Southborough Fire Department. Here’s a recap: Friday, 10/31: A driver backed into the side of the Wendy’s on Rte 9. No injuries reported. Pictures and more details here. Saturday, 11/1: A malfunctioning oil burner filled a commercial building on Southville Rd with smoke. No injuries reported. Pictures and Read the full article → from Busy week for the fire department
The family and I went to Chestnut Hill Farm this past weekend. The fall colors have faded, but it was still lovely. Have a look at the pictures below. If you’ve never been to Chestnut Hill Farm, you’ll find it an easy place to walk. Parking is plentiful, the trails are well-marked and it’s only Read the full article → from A walk at Chestnut Hill Farm
The planning board on Monday night reviewed plans from Fay school to expand their primary school facilities on Middle Rd. The proposal is to renovate the existing Goodnow House, a historic structure, and to build a new adjoining building. The development will house classrooms, administrative offices, and a faculty apartment. It also includes a playground, Read the full article → from More details about the proposed Fay development on Middle Road
Last week I wondered whether Southborough was a blue town or a red town. The answer (I think) is we’re blue, but not as blue as the rest of the state. In almost all races, Democrats carried the day in Southborough. The exception to the all-Democrats-all-the-time rule was Steven Levy in the Middlesex & Worcester Read the full article → from Red, blue, or a little of both?
The Facilities Committee briefed the Board of Selectmen Monday night on options for a new police station. There are two on the table. Option 1 would construct a new 1-story building behind and adjoining the existing Fire Station. At over 12,000 square feet, preliminary estimates have the project coming in at $7.1 million. The existing Read the full article → from Selectmen lend support to new police station
“I never said a prayer for a president before, but I said a prayer for Barack Obama last night.” I think he’s going to need it. Read the full article → from Overheard at the library today
Southborough played it’s part in this historic election by backing Barack Obama with 56% of its votes. McCain got 42%, and the remaining 2% went to third-party candidates. The Southborough numbers for Obama were a bit lower than the statewide average of 62% (as of this morning with 97% of precincts reporting). The Boston Globe Read the full article → from Southborough backs Obama
It was a sweep for local Democrats last night as James Eldridge, Carolyn Dykema, and Danielle Gregoire all won their races. Read the full article → from Dems sweep local elections
We don’t know the outcome of all races yet, but we do know how Southborough voted. All three precincts have reported, and here are the results. Green text means the candidate or question won the Southborough vote. A green arrow means the candidate or question is the declared winner. Note: These are results for Southborough Read the full article → from Southborough results are in
Gabrielius Bazikas celebrates Halloween at Children’s Hospital during his 2006 stay for leukemia treatment. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) In recent days, Southborough has lost two notable residents to cancer (library director Paula Polk on 10/26 and firefighter Pat Hanley on 10/27). Today comes a story of one who is winning his battle against the Read the full article → from Strength beyond his years
A reminder that the Southborough Board of Health is offering flu shots this week. If you’re a town employee, over 65, or considered “high-risk” you can get your shot on Thursday. The rest of us can get vaccinated on Saturday. Thursday, November 6, 2008 11:00AM TO 4:00 PM Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Rd. For residents Read the full article → from Get your flu shot this week
The Board of Selectmen last night voted to approve a 9% increase in property taxes for fiscal year 2009 (07/01/08 – 06/30/09). That works out to an average increase of $648 per family. Property taxes are based on real estate valuations. In Southborough, the average valuation for a single family home decreased from $576,600 in Read the full article → from Property taxes are on the rise