You can see the Pilgrim church steeple poking above the trees from all across town. Which is probably why Verizon Wireless wants to place cell antennas there. Verizon has proposed three panel antennas be housed within the steeple along with “associated telecommunications equipment.” If you want more information on the Verizon proposal, see this public Read the full article → from Wireless antennas proposed for Pilgrim
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On the market (10/22)
Do you ever drive down Presidential just to gawk at the homes? Now’s your chance to get a peek inside one of them. Here’s a video for 17 Presidential Drive posted on YouTube. The house is on the market for a cool $1.25 million. The numbers for this week: This week Last week #Homes on Read the full article → from On the market (10/22)
Neighbors in need
It goes without saying that Southborough is an affluent town. In 2005, the last year for which numbers are available, the average income in Southborough was about $170K. That’s 2.5 times the Mass average. From January to September 2008, the average selling price of a home in Southborough was $627K. Southborough has 1 luxury car Read the full article → from Neighbors in need
On the market (10/15)
You may have heard about Coldwell Banker’s 10-day sale to try to boost home sales in this sluggish market. Several houses in Southborough are taking part with temporarily reduced prices, like the one pictured above at 4 Prentiss St. for $899,000. The numbers for this week Number of homes on the market: 72 Lowest Read the full article → from On the market (10/15)
Gas prices continue to fall
Apparently, a gallon of regular at Falconi Bros. was down to $2.79 today. The Boston Globe reports the average in Massachusetts is $3.14 per gallon. Read the full article → from Gas prices continue to fall
An upside to the economic downturn
Word has gotten around that Falconi Bros. on Boston Rd. has the cheapest gas in town. When I drove by this evening, cars were lined up 5 deep. Falconi is in the neighborhood of $2.94 for a gallon of regular. By comparison, the Mobile on Rte. 9 at Oak Hill Rd. is $3.15. Read the full article → from An upside to the economic downturn
Free car washes today and tomorrow
Choice Car Wash on Rte. 30 (155 Boston Rd.) is holding their grand opening this weekend and is offering free car washes today from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and tomorrow from noon to 3:00 pm. There are also contests, prizes, and giveaways. Read the full article → from Free car washes today and tomorrow
Financial help available for Southborough residents in need
We all know the economy is tough right now. If you’re a Southborough resident who needs some financial assistance, you have options. The Southborough Trust Fund Commission is looking to give out as much as $15,000 in grants to help residents pay home heating, oil, medical, or other one-time expenses. To apply for a grant, Read the full article → from Financial help available for Southborough residents in need
On the market (10/08)
New on the market this week is this cute little number at 9 School St. listed for $449,000. The numbers for this week: Number of homes on the market: 73 Lowest asking price: $199,900 Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (10/08)
On the market (10/01)
Looking for a 20-bedroom, 2-bath house? (Who isn’t?) Look no further, because Southborough’s got it. The numbers for this week: Number of homes on the market: 71Lowest asking price: $199,900Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (10/01)
Get your magazine fix digitally thanks to Southborough company
New technology developed by a Southborough company lets you view magazines digitally. The new site called coverleaf.com, lets you browse a digital bookshelf, view the table of contents and excerpts of magazines, and then subscribe to view the entire magazine. You can manage digital or print subscriptions in one place — handy for someone who Read the full article → from Get your magazine fix digitally thanks to Southborough company
On the market (9/24)
Here’s the Soutbhorough real estate landscape for the week according to realtor.com. Number of homes: 71Lowest asking price: $209,900Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (9/24)
On the market (9/17)
Here’s the Soutbhorough real estate landscape for the week according to realtor.com. Number of homes: 70Lowest asking price: $209,900Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (9/17)
On the market (9/10)
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)