The Metrowest Daily News reports a car drove on Kallander Field sometime on Sunday night, the second such incident since mid-January. The ground was too hard on Sunday for the car to cause any damage, but that was not the case last month when a car left tire marks and ruts on the field. Read the full article → from Kallander Field vandalized for second time since mid-January
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A “historic” winter storm is on the way: Here’s how to prepare
It’s been a while since we’ve had a major winter storm, but the one headed our way on Friday and Saturday is being called by forecasters “potentially historic.” Upwards of two feet of snow may fall in our area. The snow will be accompanied by strong winds, and blizzard conditions are expected in some areas. Power outages are a distinct possibility. Read the full article → from A “historic” winter storm is on the way: Here’s how to prepare
Potential big storm on Friday: Are you gearing up?
With today’s anniversary of the Blizzard of ’78, it only seems appropriate that another big snowfall is in the forecast. The weather predictors aren’t suggesting we’ll get as much snow as we did 35 years ago, but early projections show some locations – including Southborough – may be in for more than a foot. Read the full article → from Potential big storm on Friday: Are you gearing up?
The Blizzard of ’78: What are your memories?
Thirty five years ago today, the snow began to fall, and it didn’t stop until more than two feet was on the ground. Commuters were stranded, cars were abandoned, snowmobiles and cross country skis were the only means of transportation, and school was canceled for a week. Read the full article → from The Blizzard of ’78: What are your memories?
Fire department logs for the week (1/28/13 – 2/4/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/28/13 – 2/4/13)
What to do over February vacation: Cooking classes at Culinary Underground
Southborough’s Culinary Underground School for Home Cooks offers cooking classes for kids and teens during February vacation and beyond. Here’s an announcement from the school about their latest offerings. Read the full article → from What to do over February vacation: Cooking classes at Culinary Underground
Letter: Economic development committee has daunting task
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Economic development committee has daunting task
A busy few days for Southborough emergency responders
Southborough emergency responders have been keeping busy this week. Last night police and fire crew responded to a rollover accident on Oregon Road. Read the full article → from A busy few days for Southborough emergency responders
The week in high school sports (2/4/13 – 2/10/13)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (2/4/13 – 2/10/13)
State wants to widen a stretch of Route 9 in Soutborough
Last month MassDOT along with regional planning committees shared a series of recommendations to solve the traffic mess that is the Route 9/495 interchange. One of the proposed solutions – widening a stretch of Route 9 in Southborough – has made it into the department’s 10-year plan to upgrade the state’s infrastructure. Read the full article → from State wants to widen a stretch of Route 9 in Soutborough
The week in government (2/4/13 – 2/8/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week Read the full article → from The week in government (2/4/13 – 2/8/13)
Sports news from St. Mark’s: Ice hockey gets a big win, field hockey player honored
It’s no surprise the folks at St. Mark’s are proud of their sports teams, and the Athletic Department there sent along this update on the accomplishments of their student athletes this week. Read the full article → from Sports news from St. Mark’s: Ice hockey gets a big win, field hockey player honored
Selectmen create new economic development committee
Earlier this week we talked about the grim financial future facing the town. According to a recent analysis, if we stay on our current track, residents will be looking at a 4% tax increase this year and a possible Proposition 2-1/2 override next year. That’s precisely why the Board of Selectmen last week agreed things have to change. Read the full article → from Selectmen create new economic development committee
Southborough curler hopes for back-to-back championships
Southborough teen Korey Dropkin has traveled all around the world competing in curling competitions, but this week he gets to defend his national title on his home turf. Dropkin is playing in the Junior National Curling Competition this year hosted at Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland. Read the full article → from Southborough curler hopes for back-to-back championships