The Swap Shop has received a stay of execution. Selectman Bill Boland announced moments ago that he has ordered the shop to remain open until January 7, 2012. The Board of Selectmen will host a discussion about the Swap Shop at their regular meeting on January 3, 2012. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Swap Shop closure has been delayed until January 7
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Few residents show up to National Grid hearing
Southborough residents had plenty of ire for National Grid during the last two power outages, but that didn’t translate into attendance at a public hearing on the utility last night at Trottier. Only a handful of residents turned out to hear National Grid talk about their storm response. Read the full article → from Few residents show up to National Grid hearing
Police arrest suspect after Oak Hill Road break-in
An Ashland man was arrested yesterday afternoon after police say he broke into a vacant home and stole copper pipes and fixtures. Read the full article → from Police arrest suspect after Oak Hill Road break-in
Swap Shop scheduled to close on Thursday. Will it?
Unless the Board of Selectmen steps in to intervene, Southborough’s beloved Swap Shop is scheduled to close for good on Thursday. As of Tuesday night, Chairman Bill Boland said he had not decided whether to instruct the DPW to keep the shop open. Read the full article → from Swap Shop scheduled to close on Thursday. Will it?
Obituary: Margherite Nenni Beck – November 27, 2011
BECK Margherite Nenni, cherished wife of 65 years of Robert “Bob” M. Beck, Sr., passed away on Sun, Nov 27, 2011. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margherite Nenni Beck – November 27, 2011
Selectmen approve truck exclusion on Gilmore Road
A dozen or so Gilmore Road residents went to last week’s Board of Selectmen meeting ready to argue their case. They brought photos and maps. They had data. They didn’t need any of it. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve truck exclusion on Gilmore Road
More than 700 sign petition to save the Swap Shop
There aren’t many topics that wholly unite the minds and opinions of Southborough residents, but the Swap Shop appears to be one of them. Yesterday morning a petition to save the Swap Shop was submitted to the Town Clerk’s office. The petition bore the names of more than 700 Southborough residents. Read the full article → from More than 700 sign petition to save the Swap Shop
Assabet holds annual Aztec Wishes Holiday Gift Drive
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is organizing their annual Aztec Wishes holiday gift drive which benefits the children and their families served by the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) in Marlborough. Read the full article → from Assabet holds annual Aztec Wishes Holiday Gift Drive
Reminder: National Grid hearing Tuesday night at Trottier
The Department of Public Utilities will hold a public hearing on Tuesday night at Trottier Middle School to discuss the response by National Grid to Tropical Storm Irene, as well as to the October Nor’easter. Read the full article → from Reminder: National Grid hearing Tuesday night at Trottier
Selectman encourages ‘rational discussion’ over Swap Shop
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen Bill Boland said this morning that he would be “looking into” feedback received from residents over the decision last week to permanently close the Swap Shop at the Transfer Station. The shop is currently scheduled to close for good on Thursday, December 1. Read the full article → from Selectman encourages ‘rational discussion’ over Swap Shop
In the media: Home invasion near Southborough and other crime news
With the Thanksgiving holiday, I’m a little late in bringing you this story, but last week there was an armed home invasion in Hopkinton near the Southborough border. Read the full article → from In the media: Home invasion near Southborough and other crime news
The week in government (11/28 – 12/2)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/28 – 12/2)
Obituary: Grace P. Daley – November 24, 2011
Grace (Porriello) Daley, 66, of Northborough died at home on November 24, 2011 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Grace P. Daley – November 24, 2011
Here it is! The Second Annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide
No doubt you’ve seen the commercials for Shop Small Saturday. It’s a movement that encourages holiday shoppers to “shop small” by visiting local stores and businesses on Saturday, November 26. I love the idea, but I’d take it one step further and encourage you to shop small not just tomorrow, but throughout the holiday season. Read the full article → from Here it is! The Second Annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide