I first posted this info a few weeks ago, but with forecasters saying Hurricane Irene could be the real thing, I thought it would be a good idea to post it again. Read the full article → from Repost: Southborough emergency management director offers tips for hurricane season
Above: The open channel after being drained for dam work last year (contributed photo) You might have heard the announcement last week that the MWRA will lower the level of the Foss Reservoir in Framingham next month to conduct dam maintenance. Turns out they’ll be doing the same thing to the Sudbury Reservoir in Southborough. Read the full article → from MWRA to lower level of the Sudbury Reservoir for dam work this fall
Downtown fixture Ernie’s Barber Shop will be closing its doors on Friday after 40 years in business. The Metrowest Daily News today has a nice profile of owner Ernie Richard. Read the full article → from MWDN: Longtime Southborough barber closing up shop
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (8/16 – 8/22)
William “Bill” Barber III, 71, a Concord resident since 1977, formerly of Southborough, died peacefully, Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at his Concord home surrounded by his loving family and cared for by North Shore Hospice. He was the beloved husband for 48 years of Louise (Cutting) Barber. Read the full article → from Obit: William Wyatt Barber III – August 16, 2011
Officials are planning a special remembrance for the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks to be held, appropriately enough, at Southborough’s 9/11 Memorial Field. Read the full article → from Southborough planning 9/11 remembrance
Bus routes for the 2011-2012 school year were recently announced. Read the full article → from Countdown to school: Bus routes for 2011-2012
Flynn, Elizabeth R. (Kelly). Of Newton, August 20, 2011 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late John Flynn. Read the full article → from Obit: Elizabeth R. (Kelly) Flynn – August 20, 2011
At their meeting last week the Board of Selectmen considered a number of important topics, from a 40B housing proposal, to the police department’s cruiser fleet, to finding a new fire chief. They also spent more time than you might imagine talking about a washer and dryer. Read the full article → from Selectmen nix purchase of washer and dryer for police station
The bi-monthly Senior Center newsletter has now been posted. In it you’ll find information on how to participate in the Senior Center walking fitness challenge, a schedule of classes, and details on events like bingo, a Great American sing-a-long, movie matinees and more. Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter for September/October now posted
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in governmnet (8/22 – 8/26)
Priscilla (Bates) Mercurio, 86, of Bolton and formerly of Sudbury, died on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Emerson Hospital in Concord after a short illness. Read the full article → from Obit: Priscilla (Bates) Mercurio – August 18, 2011
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Specialist Nicholas P. Bernier. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Saturday, August 20, 2011
Drive down Deerfoot, Parkerville, or Middle Roads during the summer and you’re sure to see at least one person casting their fishing line in the Sudbury Reservoir. Same goes for the causeways over Framingham and White Bagley Roads. There are no shortage of people fishing, but what exactly are they catching? Read the full article → from Is fishing in the Sudbury Reservoir any good?