On Saturday, January 7, the scouts will hold their annual Christmas tree collection service. For a small donation ($5 for small trees and $10 for large ones) the Boy Scouts will take away your tree and properly dispose of it. They’ll also take wreaths and garlands for $1 each. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouts picking up Christmas trees on Saturday
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Information session to talk ‘green communities’ on January 19
In 2008 Massachusetts passed the Green Communities Act. It’s legislation that encourages municipalities to adopt clean energy practices in exchange for increased local aid. Since then, more than 80 cities and towns in the state have been designated Green Communities. Southborough’s Green Technology and Recycling Committee thinks our town should consider becoming one of them. Read the full article → from Information session to talk ‘green communities’ on January 19
A brief update on the search for a new fire chief
Before the holidays, the Board of Selectmen opted to defer their decision on a new fire chief after interviewing a single finalist for the position (a second finalist had dropped out just days prior). Chairman Bill Boland told me this week the board hopes to take up the issue at a meeting later this month. Read the full article → from A brief update on the search for a new fire chief
Southborough selectman says he doesn’t always recycle. Do you? (with POLL)
Selectman John Rooney sent a murmur of disapproval through the crowded Town House Hearing Room earlier this week when he admitted he doesn’t always recycle. Read the full article → from Southborough selectman says he doesn’t always recycle. Do you? (with POLL)
Southborough non-profit donates $15K in honor of Myra Kraft
Southborough residents Bruce and Linda Ledoux were at Gillete Stadium in Foxborough on Sunday, but it wasn’t just to watch the Patriots game. In a field-side ceremony, the couple, who founded Guardian Angel Motorsports, donated $15,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Boston in honor of the Myra Kraft Foundation. Read the full article → from Southborough non-profit donates $15K in honor of Myra Kraft
Algonquin wrestling off to a strong start
By all accounts, the Algonquin wrestling team, under the direction of new coaches Brian Kramer and Derek Grant, is off to a great start this year. Read the full article → from Algonquin wrestling off to a strong start
ZBA to consider proposal for “family farm” at former Capasso site
The former Capasso Farm on Marlboro Road has been sitting vacant for more than two years now, but that may soon change. Tonight the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a proposal to restore the farm to its former glory. Read the full article → from ZBA to consider proposal for “family farm” at former Capasso site
The Swap Shop is staying. Now will it expand?
Southborough’s beloved Swap Shop is off the chopping block, at least for now. In the face of strong public opposition, DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan said last night she has backed off a plan to close the Swap Shop. Instead, she proposed making it even bigger. Read the full article → from The Swap Shop is staying. Now will it expand?
Fire department logs for the week (12/27/11 – 1/2/12)
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (12/27/11 – 1/2/12)
Breaking news: Swap Shop to remain open as town explores options
DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan said tonight the Swap Shop will remain open while the town explores options for dealing with traffic and other issues at the Transfer Station location. The Swap Shop had been slated to close for good on January 7. I’ll have more information on the blog tomorrow, including details on a proposal Read the full article → from Breaking news: Swap Shop to remain open as town explores options
Obituary: Phyllis M. (Rousseau) Chenard – January 2, 2012
Phyllis M. (Rousseau) Chenard, 90, of Hanover, NH, formerly a long time resident of Southborough, died on Monday, January 2, 2012 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Roland A. Chenard who passed away in 1984. Phyllis was a 1939 graduate of Framingham High School and work for many Read the full article → from Obituary: Phyllis M. (Rousseau) Chenard – January 2, 2012
Obituary: Alexander B. Pisinski – January 1, 2012
Auburn – Alexander B. Pisinski, 99, of Auburn, died Sunday, January 1st in the Life Care Center of Auburn. His wife, Helen T. (Goblaskas) Pisinski, died in 2002. He leaves three sons, Thomas Pisinski and his wife Margaret of Northborough, Paul C. Pisinski and his wife Janet of Boylston, and Edward G. Pisinski and his Read the full article → from Obituary: Alexander B. Pisinski – January 1, 2012
Obituary: Antoinette (Lucente) Beneduce – January 2, 2012
Mrs. Antoinette (Lucente) Beneduce, 97, of Milford, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Countryside Healthcare of Milford, after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Joseph A. Beneduce, who died in 2004. Mrs. Beneduce was born in Flushing, N.Y., the daughter of the late Michael and Theresa (DeDonna) Lucente. She attended public Read the full article → from Obituary: Antoinette (Lucente) Beneduce – January 2, 2012
A Southborough mother’s solution to the Swap Shop dilemma
Since the decision to close it was announced back in November, many of you have offered suggestions for improving operations at the Swap Shop. In this guest post, one Southborough mother offers up her (tongue-and-cheek) solution. Read the full article → from A Southborough mother’s solution to the Swap Shop dilemma