Saturday is Southborough’s annual household hazardous waste day. You can bring a variety of hazardous stuff that might be floating around your garage — car batteries, pool chemicals, weed killers, and more — to the Transfer Station from 9:00 am to noon. Read the full article → from Bring your household hazardous waste to the Transfer Station on Saturday
Government
Could Southborough make do with three schools?
How many schools does Southborough need? It’s a question that’s been on the table for some time now and it’s been the topic of heated debate on this blog in the past. The Southborough School Committee has done some research into the question, and they continued the discussion at their meeting last night. Read the full article → from Could Southborough make do with three schools?
State to hold public hearing on River Street bridge
The Mass Department of Transportation says the bridge on River Street (Route 85) that spans the Sudbury River between Southborough and Hopkinton is “structurally deficient.” One look at the crumbling concrete and most drivers would be inclined to agree. Read the full article → from State to hold public hearing on River Street bridge
Flu clinic for seniors on Thursday
Southborough seniors ages 65 and old will be able to get flu shots at the Senior Center on Thursday, October 14, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Flu clinic for seniors on Thursday
Last day to register to vote in November election is Wednesday
Wednesday is the last day to register to vote before the state election in November. Read the full article → from Last day to register to vote in November election is Wednesday
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southborough and neighboring towns get $50K grant to study regionalization
Public safety officials in Southborough have been working with their counterparts in Ashland and Hopkinton to look at regionalizing police and fire dispatch services. The Metrowest Daily News reports the towns just landed a $50K grant to help them with their research. Read the full article → from Southborough and neighboring towns get $50K grant to study regionalization
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southborough will get its new ladder truck soon
It’s been a long time in the making, but Southborough will soon take possession of its new aerial ladder truck. Read the full article → from Southborough will get its new ladder truck soon
In the media: Southborough wants injured cop back on the job
Back in March, Southborough Police Officer Scott Henderson injured his shoulder when he fell off a ladder while checking a burglar alarm. He’s been out of work since. Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough wants injured cop back on the job
Southborough unemployment rate for August lowest in more than a year
The unemployment rate in Southborough for August dropped to 6.3%, the lowest rate in more than a year. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate for August lowest in more than a year
Stonebrook Village 40B a go, Woodland Meadows still pending
The Metrowest Daily News reports today that one of Southborough’s two proposed 40B affordable housing projects got approval from the Zoning Board this week, while the other is still waiting. Read the full article → from Stonebrook Village 40B a go, Woodland Meadows still pending
Zoning board again defers decision on Gulbankian businesses
The Gulbankian family went before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night hoping for a decision on whether they can operate three separate businesses on their property. They didn’t get it. Read the full article → from Zoning board again defers decision on Gulbankian businesses
Good question: Are the sidewalks on Southville Road going to be repaired?
In this week’s open discussion thread, several of you complained about the state of the sidewalks along Southville Road. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan, and she had good news to report. Read the full article → from Good question: Are the sidewalks on Southville Road going to be repaired?