Two more homes in Southborough were broken into yesterday. The Metrowest Daily News reports while police were investigating a break-in at a home on School Street, they got a call about one on Latisquama Road. Read the full article → from Two more Southborough homes broken into
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Will mosquitoes take a bite out of Summer Nights?
The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project announced today that a mosquito infected with the West Nile virus has been found in Northborough. Earlier this month mosquitoes were detected in Shrewsbury with West Nile and in Westborough with the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. Read the full article → from Will mosquitoes take a bite out of Summer Nights?
Friday is the last day to register to vote before the state primary
Massachusetts will hold its state primary election on September 6. If you want to cast your ballot, and you’re not already registered to vote, you’ll need to do so no later than Friday, August 17. Friday is also the deadline for changing your party affiliation. Read the full article → from Friday is the last day to register to vote before the state primary
Overturned septic truck makes a mess on Route 9
Many of you were caught in a traffic mess last night when a spetic truck overturned on Route 9, but the real mess was the tank’s leaking contents. The Metrowest Daily News reports raw sewage made its way into drains that lead to wetlands. Read the full article → from Overturned septic truck makes a mess on Route 9
Traffic alert: Septic truck overturned on Route 9 westbound
A septic truck that overturned and is leaking its contents is causing a traffic headache on Route 9 westbound this evening. The accident reportedly happened in front of the old Verizon building near Crystal Pond Road. Emergency crews are on the scene. Read the full article → from Traffic alert: Septic truck overturned on Route 9 westbound
MWDN: Southborough board still waiting on zoning document
The Planning Board met this week to continue their discussion about a proposed overhaul of the town’s zoning bylaw, and they took some heat from the Advisory Committee because a promised comparison document still has not been made available. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough board still waiting on zoning document
Southborough police to discuss recent crimes at a community meeting next week
The Southborough Police Department will hold a community meeting next week to share information about a recent spike in crime in town, notably home and vehicle break-ins. They’ll also talk about ways you can keep your home and property safe. Read the full article → from Southborough police to discuss recent crimes at a community meeting next week
Southborough police logs (8/10/12 – 8/13/12): Hot air balloon lands on Main Street
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (8/10/12 – 8/13/12): Hot air balloon lands on Main Street
Coyotes in Southborough: Do they make you nervous?
Deer are a common sight in Southborough. So are wild turkeys. We’ve even had a black bear. But this summer, the wildlife everyone seems to be talking about is coyotes. Read the full article → from Coyotes in Southborough: Do they make you nervous?
MWDN: Algonquin passed over for innovation school grant
Back in February, Algonquin was awarded a $10K grant to plan the creation of an “innovation school” – a charter-like school program that would focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. Last week the school learned a second grant they were hoping to get to fund the program didn’t come through. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin passed over for innovation school grant
Why flags are at half staff today: Monday, August 13, 2012
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of United States Marine Corps Private First Class Brendon P. Carey of Rehoboth. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Monday, August 13, 2012
MWDN: Southborough board not sympathetic to manure complaints
Back in June there was some discussion on this blog about a “horrific” smell in the area of Route 30 on the west end of town. At the time I couldn’t track down the source, but I’m wondering if an article in today’s Metrowest Daily News offers a clue. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough board not sympathetic to manure complaints
The week in government (8/13/12 – 8/17/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/13/12 – 8/17/12)
Obituary: Anthony V.Manzelli, 74
Anthony V.Manzelli, 74, of Southborough passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at UMass Medical Center, after a short illness. He was the beloved husband Barbara (Salvaggio) Manzelli for the past 51 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Anthony V.Manzelli, 74