A few weeks ago, members of Southborough’s Community Emergency Response Team/Medical Reserve Corp (CERT/MRC) set up camp in the woods near the reservoir to learn about and practice search and rescue skills. Read the full article → from Southborough emergency response teams learn search and rescue techniques
The proposal to build a 180-unit 40B complex on currently undeveloped land off Flagg Road has many neighbors sounding an alarm. Chief among residents’ concerns is the potential for increased traffic on Flagg Road as well as Route 9, but a study recently commissioned by developer Bill Depietri suggests the project will have only a minor impact on traffic in the area. Read the full article → from Developer says proposed 40B off Flagg Road will have ‘small impact’ on traffic
The growing season is upon us, and if you’re looking to set up a garden, consider a plot at the Southborough Community Garden on Breakneck Hill Road. Read the full article → from Community garden plots available
Members of the community are invited to attend a presentation on Thursday that will showcase how mobile technology is being used in the Southborough and Northborough school system. Read the full article → from School tech committee to showcase mobile technology at meeting on Thursday
Now that medical marijuana is legal in the state of Massachusetts, municipalities, including Southborough, are grappling with how to regulate dispensaries. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough Planning Board to consider regulating marijuana dispensaries
Along with the rest of the state, Southborough voters came out in support of Democrat Ed Markey and Republican Gabriel Gomez in yesterday’s special primary election. The two will now vie for the Senate seat previously held by now Secretary of State John Kerry. Read the full article → from Southborough voters support Markey, Gomez
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (4/23/13 – 4/29/13)
Donna McDaniel yesterday became the latest in a string of Southborough women to be honored as Unsung Heroines by the Commission on the Status of Women. Read the full article → from Donna McDaniel honored as an ‘unsung heroine’ at State House ceremony
The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council passed along this information about a spring soccer program for kids with special needs. The program is being put on by Southborough resident Jonny Manousaridis. Read the full article → from Northborough/Southborough Special Olympics spring soccer program
The battle over how to split state reimbursement money issued after Algonquin was renovated and expanded has continued long after the construction debris was cleared away Read the full article → from MWDN: Judge rules for Northborough in lengthy Algonquin debt dispute
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (4/22/13 – 4/25/13): Flagger investigated for drinking on the job
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (4/30/13 – 5/5/13)
Southborough is now without a town planner after Eric Denoncourt abruptly resigned from the position late last week. Denoncourt had held the job since October 2010. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough town planner abruptly resigns
Polls in Southborough will be open on Tuesday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm for the primary election to fill John Kerry’s Senate seat. Read the full article → from Polls open on Tuesday for Senate special election primary