A solar energy consultant told selectmen last week that through a special program for nonprofits, the town could save more than $26K a year by installing solar panels on a number of town buildings, all at no cost to the town. Read the full article → from Southborough considers going solar
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The Town House flagpole: A brief history
A proposal by AT&T to replace the flagpole in front of the Town House with a much larger pole that can support additional cellular antennas has sparked criticism from town officials and residents alike. With its prominent placement on the Town Common, it’s no wonder so many of you care about how the pole looks. Read the full article → from The Town House flagpole: A brief history
Obit: Carl Phillipo – August 18, 2011
Carl Phillipo, 68, of Westborough and formerly of Ashland and Fayville, died on Thursday, August 18, 2011 surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obit: Carl Phillipo – August 18, 2011
Good question: Why do police officers leave their cruiser engines running?
We’ve been talking a lot about police cruisers on the blog this week, and several commenters asked why it is that police officers often leave the engine running when sitting idle in their cruisers, especially when the cost of gas is so high. Read the full article → from Good question: Why do police officers leave their cruiser engines running?
RMV suspends license of National Grid driver involved in fatal crash
A number of news agency are reporting that the Registry of Motor Vehicles has suspended the license of the National Grid manager who was driving the dump truck involved in last week’s fatal accident on Route 495 in Southborough. Read the full article → from RMV suspends license of National Grid driver involved in fatal crash
Countdown to school: Back-to-school shopping
School starts two weeks from today. If that’s not sobering enough for you parents out there, the thought of buying all the supplies your kids need for the start of school surely will be. Read the full article → from Countdown to school: Back-to-school shopping
Selectmen oppose plan for “ugly” new Town House flagpole
AT&T wants to install a new 28-inch flagpole in front of the Southborough Town House. Selectmen weren’t thrilled with the plan. Read the full article → from Selectmen oppose plan for “ugly” new Town House flagpole
Primate center cited by USDA after monkey dies
The New England Primate Research Center in Southborough was assessed five citations by the USDA during an inspection in July. Included in the inspection was the finding that a monkey died after anesthesia was improperly administered during a procedure in February. Read the full article → from Primate center cited by USDA after monkey dies
Fire department logs for the week (8/9 – 8/15)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (8/9 – 8/15)
Obituaries now available on My Southborough
Many of you have asked me to publish obituaries on the blog. Starting today, I’ll be doing just that. Read the full article → from Obituaries now available on My Southborough
Obit: Elizbeth ‘Lizzie’ (Rossi) Baldelli – August 14, 2011
Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ (Rossi) Baldelli, 92 a long time resident of Fayville died at her daughter’s home in Ashland after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obit: Elizbeth ‘Lizzie’ (Rossi) Baldelli – August 14, 2011
Police chief asks to increase size of cruiser fleet
Police Chief Jane Moran told selectmen earlier this month that her department needs an additional police cruiser to keep up with the changing demands of their work. She had plans to retire two cruisers when replacements arrived this fall, but instead asked selectmen to approve keeping one of those older vehicles on the road. Read the full article → from Police chief asks to increase size of cruiser fleet
Website lets you keep tabs on governance committee work
The committee charged with drafting legislation for a new town manager form of government met last night to continue their work. I wasn’t able to go to the meeting, and I suspect most of you weren’t there either. Read the full article → from Website lets you keep tabs on governance committee work
MWDN: National Grid was testing truck in I-495 fatal rollover in Southborough
On Friday afternoon a backhoe that was being towed by a National Grid truck on Route 495 rolled onto a minivan killing one woman and seriously injuring three others, including two children. The Metrowest Daily News reported yesterday that the accident occurred as the truck was being test-driven following safety concerns. Read the full article → from MWDN: National Grid was testing truck in I-495 fatal rollover in Southborough