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
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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
Westboro Conservation Committee seeks broader authority
From OnTheCommon.com: “If the bylaw passes, the Conservation Commission could require developers to submit information about drainage and other issues. One of the commission’s complaints about EMC Corp., which is seeking to erect a 10-building office park on the Westboro-Southboro line, is that the company did not submit enough information about its plans.” … Full Read the full article → from Westboro Conservation Committee seeks broader authority
Today! Meet the candidates at the Senior Center
From Wicked Local Southborough: “The center’s Meet the Candidates Luncheon on September 3 will give local seniors and members of the public a chance to talk casually with the candidates after each is given five minutes to speak, said Senior Center Director Pam LeFrancois. …While the luncheon from 11:30 to noon is aimed at seniors, Read the full article → from Today! Meet the candidates at the Senior Center
Labor union endorsements
From OnTheCommon.com: “The [AFL-CIO] also endorsed Rep. James B. Eldridge, D-Acton, who is seeking to fill the Middlesex-Worcester District Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Pamela P. Resor, D-Acton. The district includes the Central Massachusetts communities of Marlboro, Hudson, Southboro, Westboro and part of Northboro. ” Full story Read the full article → from Labor union endorsements
Trust fund help for those in need
From MetroWest Daily News: “The town Trust Fund Committee and finance director met last night with the Board of Selectmen to discuss its outreach efforts to help residents having trouble making ends meet.” Full story Read the full article → from Trust fund help for those in need
Union ties in the 8th Middlesex
From MetroWest Daily News: “A union man from his days as an MBTA trolley driver, Edward J. Mills has picked up several labor endorsements this summer in his bid for the 8th Middlesex state representative seat. His union ties also help explain where his positions differ from those of his opponent in the Democratic primary, Read the full article → from Union ties in the 8th Middlesex
Fire engine ladder problems
From the Southborough Fire Department website: “The aerial ladder portion of Ladder 26 is out of service and can no longer be used for firefighting or rescues. A committee has been working for several months conducting research and exploring all options regarding an aerial ladder for Southborough. In the mean time, when a ladder truck Read the full article → from Fire engine ladder problems
Preliminary proposals for Verizon property discussed
From Wicked Local Southborough: “One option, for a 987,000-square-foot complex, would require a zoning change to allow two five-story buildings and two four-story buildings to be built, in addition to two parking structures. … A second option calls for a 712,000-square-foot complex, with its buildings topping out at three stories.” Full story Read the full article → from Preliminary proposals for Verizon property discussed
Proposal for a new police station
From the Boston Globe: “For years, Southborough officials have known the town needs a new police station. Now they are biting the bullet and preparing a proposal to build a new facility that they said could cost as much as $5.5 million.” Full story Read the full article → from Proposal for a new police station
New cable access facilitator
From the Southborough Cable TV Committee: “The Cable TV Committee has hired a part-time Cable Access Facilitator to take responsibility for coordinating and facilitating public access for Southborough Residents. Lou D’Amico started in this position in July and has been working quickly towards a number of initiatives, including the recording and broadcasting of Board of Read the full article → from New cable access facilitator