A list of department and committee meetings for the week Read the full article → from The week in government (2/11/13 – 2/15/13)
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Obituary: William Eldred McKie, 90, Peters High graduate, WWII veteran
William Eldred McKie, 90, of Natick passed peacefully from this life on Friday, February 8, 2013. Bill died at home surrounded by family members and his loving wife of 69 years, Evelyn (Johnson) McKie. Read the full article → from Obituary: William Eldred McKie, 90, Peters High graduate, WWII veteran
School events, including The Little Mermaid, are canceled on Sunday
Neary Principal Linda Murdock sent out this note to parents today informing them at all events scheduled at the schools today, including basketball and the Neary Drama Club’s production of The Little Mermaid have been cancelled. Read the full article → from School events, including The Little Mermaid, are canceled on Sunday
LIVE BLOG: Find the latest blizzard news here
The flakes are falling in Southborough, and by the time all is said and done on Saturday, forecasters say we may have upwards of 2 feet on the ground. Governor Deval Patrick has declared a state of emergency, and for the first time since the Blizzard of ’78, has ordered all cars off the road starting at 4:00 pm today. Read the full article → from LIVE BLOG: Find the latest blizzard news here
Resources you may need before, during, and after the storm
We don’t know exactly how much snow we’re going to get over the next 36 hours, but it’s probably safe to assume it’s going to be a fair bit. Forecasters say the snow will be wet and heavy. Combine that with blizzard-strength winds, and there’s a real potential for downed trees and limbs along with power outages. Read the full article → from Resources you may need before, during, and after the storm
Southborough police and fire respond to fiery car crash on Route 9 this morning
Southborough emergency responders handled a fiery car crash early this morning when a Mercedes slammed into a large rock wall at 30 Turnpike Road (just past Red Barn Coffee route 9 eastbound). Read the full article → from Southborough police and fire respond to fiery car crash on Route 9 this morning
Closings and cancellations in Southborough (UPDATED)
As you might imagine, there are a number of closings and cancellations to report this morning. Here are all the ones I know about. If you know of others, please shout them out in the comments below. Read the full article → from Closings and cancellations in Southborough (UPDATED)
Schools closed in Southborough and Northborough on Friday
Administrators announced this afternoon that schools in Southborough and Northborough will be closed tomorrow due to the nor’easter headed our way. Read the full article → from Schools closed in Southborough and Northborough on Friday
Kallander Field vandalized for second time since mid-January
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
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