Okay, I’m not actually going to tell you who to vote for, but I can help you figure out what your options are. All you have to do is go to this handy website run by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Enter your address and it tells you what precinct you’re in (Southborough has 3), Read the full article → from Who to vote for
Neary school will switch from oil heat to natural gas in an effort to save money and become more energy efficient. The switch is expected to happen this fall. Read more about it in the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Neary goes natural, gas that is
Here’s a roundup of how Algonquin teams fared this week. Compiled from MetroWest Daily News. VOLLEYBALL: Algonquin 3, Clinton 0Senior outside hitter Gwen Ngai had 18 service points, five aces and five digs to lead visiting Algonquin over Clinton in a non-league match, 25-4, 25-6, 25-11. Sophomore outside hitter Stephanie Hom (15 service points, 7 Read the full article → from Sports Friday (9/12)
Here’s the Soutbhorough real estate landscape for the week according to realtor.com. Number of homes: 69Lowest asking price: $199,900Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (9/10)
While on tour in Iraq, Southborough native Jason Cox developed a technique for detecting improvised explosives that uses infrared imaging. The technique allows troops to identify roadside bombs from a safer distance. Cox was recently honored for his work with the US Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Read the full story in the Boston Read the full article → from Southborough resident’s discovery makes troops safer
I’m always surprised by how many business are headquartered in Southborough. One that was featured in the news recently is Protonex Technology Corporation on Northborough Road. They just got a $400K contract with the military to adapt their fuel cells to run on fuel types used by the military. Read more in the Worcester Business Read the full article → from Business notes: Protonex
Every time I drive down Main Street, I crane my neck to check out the Fay school construction. From the Fay School website, here’s an inside look at what’s been going on. Read the full article → from Fay school construction photos
Have thoughts on the proposed 40B development off Oregon Road? Comments are due to the Selectmen (email) by 9/20. For more background on the project, see this article from Wicked Local Southborough or this article from the Boston Globe Read the full article → from Oregon Rd. 40B comment deadline 9/20
The Arts Council works to bring cultural events for both kids and adults to Southborough. Last year the town assumed responsibility for the Arts Center building, so now the council can focus all their resources on planning programs for the upcoming year. At their kick-off meeting this week, the Arts Council hopes to fill specific Read the full article → from Arts Council seeks volunteers
Yesterday I wrote about a new conservation report that lists the top priorities for habitat conservation. Turns out the report is posted on the town website, so you can check it out for yourself. The series of maps is pretty interesting. If you’re having trouble locating the areas detailed on the maps (they don’t have Read the full article → from Conservation report available on town website
Did you know Southborough has a food pantry? Located at Pilgrim Church, the food pantry provides non-perishable food items to families who live or go to church in Southborough. According to their website, the food pantry currently serves serves 26 families and 13 singles, 39% of whom are children and 16% of whom are over Read the full article → from Increased demand at area food pantries
Controversy over commercial development in Southborough is nothing new, and here’s the latest. A new report by the Mass Audubon Society lists two EMC-owned properties as the highest-priority for town conservation efforts. Other properties on the list include land off Pine Hill Road owned by the Rousseau family, along with parcels owned by St. Mark’s Read the full article → from Conservation report sparks controversy
Southborough resident Charlie Gadbois, who has a child with Down Syndrome, shared his thoughts on the Palin nomination with the Wall Street Journal: “Trig Palin already seems to have raised public awareness of many of those issues. Charlie Gadbois, a Southborough, Mass., home builder whose 11-year-old daughter, Marie, has Down syndrome, said he programmed his Read the full article → from Southborough resident weighs in on Palin
Day trips, sports for tots, horseback riding, yoga, fitness programs, and more. Check it all out in the fall/winter recreation schedule (PDF). More information and online registration at the Recreation website. Read the full article → from Sign up for fall/winter recreation