Turns out the races weren’t even close in the Middlesex 4th (Southborough Precinct 1) and 8th (Southborough Precincts 2 & 3) districts. Gregoire took the 4th and Dykema took the 8th. Each won by a considerable margin. Here are the numbers: 4th Middlesex District Representative in General Court (Includes Marlborough, Southborough and Berlin) MATTHEW A. Read the full article → from Primary results
Government
It’s all about trucks at the Fire Department
Earlier this month I wrote about Southborough’s only ladder truck being out of commission. Now the Fire Department has recommended the purchase of a new 100-foot ladder truck to the Board of Selectmen. The ladder truck they recommend, known as a quint, is equipped with a pump, water tank, hoses, aerial ladder and ground ladders. Read the full article → from It’s all about trucks at the Fire Department
Who to vote for
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
Oregon Rd. 40B comment deadline 9/20
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
Conservation report available on town website
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
Conservation report sparks controversy
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 weighs in on Palin
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
Sign up for fall/winter recreation
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
Sierra Club endorses Dykema
Voting green? The Sierra Club endorsed Carolyn Dykema for the 8th Middlesex seat in the state House of Representatives which includes Southborough Precincts 2 and 3. See the full story at Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Sierra Club endorses Dykema
Hay! It’s a tough time for cows, too
Food costs are up for everyone, including the Belties. Farmer Paul Bourdon says the price of hay has risen 50% over last year, and they’re having a tough time making ends meet. Bourdon talks about the challenges in a video on boston.com. To learn more about Southborough’s Belties, including how you can help, vist their Read the full article → from Hay! It’s a tough time for cows, too
Chief Webber undergoing treatment
From the Southborough Police Department website: “Our Police Chief, Bill Webber, is currently going through chemo therapy and radiation treatments for pancreatic cancer. Please keep the Chief in your thoughts and prayers.” Update: Chief Webber lost his battle to cancer on Tuesday, November 11. Read the full article → from Chief Webber undergoing treatment
Get your new dump stickers by 9/15
Don’t forget to get your new (blue) dump stickers by 9/15. You can purchase them online at the Treasurer Office website or in person at the DPW office. Read the full article → from Get your new dump stickers by 9/15
Primary candidates at the Senior Center
Even if you missed the Meet the Candidates Luncheon at the Senior Center yesterday, you can still check out some of the speeches on YouTube (links below). Or read an account of the event from MetroWest Daily News. Dan Haley – State Representative, 8th Middlesex (Republican) Carolyn Dykema – State Representative, 8th Middlesex (Democrat) Ed Read the full article → from Primary candidates at the Senior Center
Southborough developer proposes shopping center in Ashland
From MetroWest Daily News: “A Southborough developer hopes to build a new shopping and office plaza on Rte. 126 between the Shaw’s and Market Basket shopping centers. Capital Group Properties has submitted plans to the town for 72,000 square feet of retail space in three buildings at 123 Pond St., including 8,000 square feet for Read the full article → from Southborough developer proposes shopping center in Ashland