Have your heard? There’s a hurricane headed our way. How powerful Irene will be when she gets here remains to be seen, but Southborough emergency officials say to expect heavy rain and damaging wind. Here is some storm-related info for easy reference: Southborough emergency shelter: At Woodward School, open to all residents Phone numbers for Read the full article → from LIVE BLOG: Hurricane Irene heads to Southborough
In preparation of the effects of Hurricane Irene, the Town of Southborough will be opening an emergency shelter for Southborough residents and families. Read the full article → from Southborough to open emergency shelter tonight at Woodward
Exactly what Irene delivers in terms of rain and wind remain to be seen, but in the event you need assistance during or after the storm, here are some numbers that might help. Read the full article → from Who to call for help during and after Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene is drawing some comparisons to Hurricane Bob, which roared through the Metrowest region 20 years ago this month. Read the full article → from Do you remember Hurricane Bob?
Southborough Emergency Management Director of Operations Neal Aspesi said Hurricane Irene is moving faster and tracking closer to Southborough than previously thought. The revised path could mean even more rain and wind for us. Read the full article → from Latest predictions show Irene passing closer to Southborough
Fire Chief John Mauro, Jr. issued the following statement on Hurricane Irene, which forecasters say will hit Massachusetts on Sunday Read the full article → from Southborough fire chief urges caution in advance of Hurricane Irene
As Hurricane Irene continues to make its way up the coast, Southborough officials are preparing for what could be a major wind and rain event on Sunday. Read the full article → from Southborough officials preparing for Hurricane Irene
t’s time for my periodic roundup of Southborough residents who have made the news lately. If you know of any I missed, given them a shout out in the comments. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Kevin Houston of Hyannisport. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, August 26, 2011
Laurence A. Nemon, 67, New Boston, NH, passed away on August 21, 2011. He was born in Portland, ME, on September 29, 1943, the son of Dr. Leon and Molly (Wantman) Neman. Read the full article → from Obit: Laurence A. Nemon – August 21, 2011
The school year in Southborough starts Wednesday, August 31, 2011 and runs through Friday, June 22, 2012. That’s 180 days of school plus vacations, holidays, and four professional development days. Read the full article → from Countdown to school: Calendar for the 2011-2012 school year
The Westborough Planning Board this week decided to approve a site preparation plan for the proposed CSX chemical transfer station just over the border from Southborough. Read the full article → from MWDN: Westborough Planning Board to draft permit for CSX station plan
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