If you or a family member can’t make it to the polls on June 25th, you can still vote by absentee ballot. You can pick up an application for the ballot (and a grande latte to go) this Wednesday, May 29th from 4-7 at Starbucks. Read the full article → from Get an absentee ballot application for the June 25th special election
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Southborough business offers seminars for science and tech startups
A recent addition to the Southborough business community is TechSandBox. They offer a collaborative workspace for Metrowest science and technology entrepeneurs. They also offer networking and educational opportunities. Tomorrow night they are holding their third special interest group (SIG) seminar this month: Read the full article → from Southborough business offers seminars for science and tech startups
Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, May 28
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of U.S. Army SPC Mitchell K. Daehling. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, May 28
The week in government (5/27/13 – 5/31/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/27/13 – 5/31/13)
Obituary: Alice M. Foley, 87, longtime Southborough resident, Gold Star Mother
Alice M. (Thistle) Foley, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 23, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Alice M. Foley, 87, longtime Southborough resident, Gold Star Mother
Southborough residents organize a ‘wicked’ mud run
A 5K obstacle course through sloppy mud, over walls and beams, through trees and trails and trenches full of water and more mud. Sound like a good time? Southborough residents Ray Thompson and Dan O’Rourke, organizers of the first-ever Wicked Mud Run, promise it will be. Read the full article → from Southborough residents organize a ‘wicked’ mud run
Kolenda takes over as chairman of the Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen has a new chairman. Historically, the board rotates the position, with the selectman in the final year of his or her elected term getting control of the gavel. This year that honor falls to Selectman Dan Kolenda, and at this week’s meeting Kolenda’s fellow board members unanimously elected him their new leader. Read the full article → from Kolenda takes over as chairman of the Board of Selectmen
2013-2014 school calendar available
School hasn’t let out for the summer yet, but for those of you who are already looking ahead to September, the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year is available for your advance planning purposes. Read the full article → from 2013-2014 school calendar available
Southborough Library seeks part-time library page
The Southborough Library is looking to hire a new library page to work part time hours starting this summer. Here are all the details, including how to apply. Read the full article → from Southborough Library seeks part-time library page
Selectmen revoke fuel storage permit of Cordaville Road gas station
Custom Automotive Engineering’s license to store fuel underground was revoked by Selectman at Tuesday evening’s meeting. According to Fire Chief Joe Mauro, the Cordaville Road business has been continually non-compliant in its required paperwork and communication with the fire department and town. Read the full article → from Selectmen revoke fuel storage permit of Cordaville Road gas station
Southborough hospice program looking for volunteers
VNA Care Network and Hospice is looking for hospice volunteers for their Southborough area team. Hospice volunteers work directly with terminally ill patients and their families by offering practical and emotional support to those facing a terminal illness. Read the full article → from Southborough hospice program looking for volunteers
Help place flags on the graves of Southborough’s veterans
Monday’s parade (details in an upcoming post) isn’t Southborough’s only Memorial Day tradition. Another is placing American flags on the graves of every Southborough veteran in tribute to their service to the country. Read the full article → from Help place flags on the graves of Southborough’s veterans
The Southborough Library is looking for a friend
You’ve likely heard by now I’ll be taking over blogging duties at My Southborough when Susan retires. Some of you may also know that I’m the president of the Friends of the Southborough Library. Thanks to help from volunteers in the community, this has been a fantastic year for us. Read the full article → from The Southborough Library is looking for a friend
Selectmen discuss raising rates, shortening hours at the Transfer Station
Would you support substantially raising the cost of a Transfer Station sticker? Or reducing the hours of operation? How about an extra fee for disposal of bulky items like refrigerators? Or doing away with the provision that allows seniors to use the Transfer Station for free? What about a use-based model that would charge you by the bag or by the visit? Read the full article → from Selectmen discuss raising rates, shortening hours at the Transfer Station