The Westborough Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on the proposed CSX chemical transfer station off Flanders Road on Tuesday. The transfer station, which would be located about a mile from the Southborough border, has some residents concerned about safety, environmental impact, and traffic. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Public hearing on CSX chemical transfer station to be held in Westborough on Tuesday
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The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Work has begun on new playground at South Union School
Preparations for Southborough’s newest playground are underway. DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan said the site at the South Union School on HIghland Street has been cleared and graded, and delivery of the playground equipment is expected the week of July 1. Read the full article → from Work has begun on new playground at South Union School
Southborough baseball players make it to New England finals
My Southborough reader Mark sent in word that five Southborough baseball players finished their AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) season by making it all the way to the New England Finals in Rhode Island this month. Read the full article → from Southborough baseball players make it to New England finals
MWDN: Southborough sex offender arrested after suicide attempt on child porn charge
A Level 2 sex offender residing on Gilmore Road in Southborough was arrested last night on child pornography charges. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough sex offender arrested after suicide attempt on child porn charge
Southborough volunteers aid tornado victims
Immediately after the tornadoes hit the Springfield area earlier this month, Southborough firefighters headed to the scene to help. Since then members of the Southborough Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) have been traveling out to the affected areas to lend a hand. Read the full article → from Southborough volunteers aid tornado victims
Gobron’s contract extended, Algonquin gets high marks, and other school news you may have missed
In honor of the last day of school, here’s some school news you may have missed. Read the full article → from Gobron’s contract extended, Algonquin gets high marks, and other school news you may have missed
It’s the last day of school in Southborough … sort of
Most public school kids in Southborough are celebrating the last day of school today, but not all of them. Trottier students will have to hang on one more day before their summer vacation starts thanks to an extra day off this winter. Read the full article → from It’s the last day of school in Southborough … sort of
Fire department logs for the week (6/14 – 6/20)
What the Southborough Fire Department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (6/14 – 6/20)
Voluntary odd/even water ban starts today
A voluntary odd/even water restriction will be in effect from June 21 to September 22. Under the ban, outside water use is restricted based on your house number, so odd-numbered houses use water on odd-numbered days, and even-numbered houses use water on even-numbered days. Read the full article → from Voluntary odd/even water ban starts today
Southborough Education Foundation awards $36K to fund innovative programs
When Finn students step out in their new snowshoes next winter, and Neary percussionists practice African drumming, and Trottier students make movies using Green Screen technology as part of their science curriculum, they’ll have the Southborough Education Foundation to thank. Read the full article → from Southborough Education Foundation awards $36K to fund innovative programs
Selectmen decide not to reappoint zoning board chairman
While praising his dedication and commitment, selectmen last night voted not to reappoint Chairman Sam Stivers to the Zoning Board of Appeals. It was a move they said was intended to introduce new blood and help correct perception problems that have plagued the board. Read the full article → from Selectmen decide not to reappoint zoning board chairman
Southborough Fire Department investigates potential explosive device
The Southborough Fire Department responded to a home on John Street yesterday morning after the homeowner found what appeared to be an explosive device while digging in her garden. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Department investigates potential explosive device
Town governance committee meets for the first time on Tuesday
This week Southborough will take the next step down a path that could lead to a new form of town government. The newly-formed Drafting Committee for Town Manager Legislation will meet for the first time on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Town governance committee meets for the first time on Tuesday