CSX told Westborough selectmen last night about the safety measures it will install at its proposed chemical transfer station off Flanders Road. They also provided more detail on the types of material that will be handled at the site, which is located not far from the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX details safety measures at proposed Westborough facility
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Fire department logs for the week (7/5 – 7/11)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (7/5 – 7/11)
Southborough sisters compete in national rhythm dance competition
Two dancers from Southborough, Kayla Dantz and Joli Dantz, competed in a national rhythm dance competition last month as part of a team from Westborough’s Rhythm Dance Company. Read the full article → from Southborough sisters compete in national rhythm dance competition
Southville Road repaving back on track after delay
Repaving work on Southville Road has resumed this week after several weeks of delay. Crews are out there today working on the roadway, and will be for the next few weeks. Read the full article → from Southville Road repaving back on track after delay
Southborough residents take part in third annual Marlborough Triathlon
More than 400 athletes took part in yesterday’s third annual Marlborough Triathlon, among them five from Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough residents take part in third annual Marlborough Triathlon
Southborough welcomes three new police officers
Staffing changes at the Southborough Police Department continued this month as selectmen approved the hiring of three new police officers to replace three who left earlier this year. Read the full article → from Southborough welcomes three new police officers
CSX public hearing in Westborough continues on Tuesday
CSX will go before the Board of Selectmen in Westborough tomorrow to continue the discussion about their proposed Transflo chemical transfer station off Flanders Road just over the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX public hearing in Westborough continues on Tuesday
The week in government (7/11 – 7/15)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/11 – 7/15)
Reminder: Southborough CERT/MRC collecting donations for tornado victims
The Southborough Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) are collecting goods and monetary donations for Massachusetts tornado victims, and the last day to donate is Sunday, July 10. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough CERT/MRC collecting donations for tornado victims
MWDN: Southborough girl inspires her dad to Challenge himself
The Metrowest Daily News yesterday had a touching story about Southborough resident Chris Pierce and his 13-year-old daughter Olivia. Chris will be riding in the annual Pan Mass Challenge for the first time next month in honor of Olivia, a cancer survivor. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough girl inspires her dad to Challenge himself
Southborough company to provide technology for new electric mini-bus
Southborough-based Sevcon, Inc. recently announced it will provide the motor control technology for a novel new vehicle — an electric three-seater mini bus to be manufactured in Europe. Read the full article → from Southborough company to provide technology for new electric mini-bus
Donations needed for the Southborough Food Pantry
Donations to the Southborough Food Pantry typically decline in the summer months, but that doesn’t mean the need is any less. In fact, food pantry volunteers report it’s been a busy season and their supplies are getting low. Read the full article → from Donations needed for the Southborough Food Pantry
Boston Globe profiles Southborough artists
Southborough is blessed with some talented residents. The Boston Globe recently caught up with a couple of them, historical painter Warren Prosperi and his wife and collaborator Lucia. The result is a fascinating piece on their latest work, a painting that depicts a pivot moment in the Battle of Bunker Hill – the battle’s first casualty. Read the full article → from Boston Globe profiles Southborough artists
Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, July 7
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Sergeant Matthew Gallagher who was killed in Iraq late last month. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, July 7