There have been two big topics sparking conversation on the blog in the past week: the cost of a Transfer Station sticker and the makeup of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Both of those topics are on the agenda for tonight’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Read the full article → from Selectmen to discuss Transfer Station fees and zoning board issues tonight
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Agreement reached on Woodland Meadows 40B
The Woodland Meadows 40B townhouse development off Oak Hill Road has been in the works for nearly four years now. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a plan back in November, but Natick developer Robert Heavey appealed the board’s decision saying the conditions they placed on the project would keep him from making money. Read the full article → from Agreement reached on Woodland Meadows 40B
Southborough Police Department to offer junior police academy this summer
The Southborough Police Department will be holding it’s 12th Junior Police Academy from July 25- 29, 2011 from 8:30am-3:15pm. Read the full article → from Southborough Police Department to offer junior police academy this summer
Annual flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday
Every year on or about Flag Day, Veterans of VFW Post 3276 and Legion Post 161 hold a flag retirement ceremony in the Rural Cemetery. During the ceremony, flags collected from residents, as well as the ones replaced on Memorial Day, will be retired by ritual burning. Read the full article → from Annual flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday
CSX site preparation could mean increased traffic for Southborough
As part of site preparation for a proposed chemical transfer station off Flanders Road just over the Southborough border, CSX asked the Westborough Planning Board last week for permission to haul in 100,000 cubic yards of fill. Read the full article → from CSX site preparation could mean increased traffic for Southborough
Postseason update: Boys lacrosse captures title, girls fall (with photos)
The Algonquin boys lacrosse team lived up to expectations on Saturday, but it didn’t come easily. The top-seed boys captured the Central Division 2 championship with an overtime win over St. John’s at Foley Stadium in Worcester. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Boys lacrosse captures title, girls fall (with photos)
The week in government (6/13 – 6/17)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/13 – 6/17)
Southborough precinct boundaries adjusted
You all probably know that Southborough has three voting precincts. The precinct boundaries are set with the goal of keeping the population of each within 5% of each other. A shift in where people live in town, has prompted the town clerk to adjust the boundaries of two of the precincts to keep within the 5% goal. Read the full article → from Southborough precinct boundaries adjusted
Town opts not to purchase former farmland on Deerfoot Road
Saying it wasn’t a top conservation priority, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously this week not to exercise its option to purchase 13.5 acres of former farmland on Deerfoot Road. Read the full article → from Town opts not to purchase former farmland on Deerfoot Road
MWDN: Black bear still in Southborough
The Metrowest Daily News continues to keep tabs on Southborough’s resident black bear. Seems like the little guy is enjoying his time in town and has decided to stick around for a while. Read the full article → from MWDN: Black bear still in Southborough
Work on Woodland road starts today – expect delays
The stretch of Woodland Road from Richards to Cordaville Roads is one of the roadways in town slated for resurfacing this season. Read the full article → from Work on Woodland road starts today – expect delays
Postseason update: Boys lacrosse advances to the finals, tennis falls
Yesterday was a mixed day for Algonquin sports. The boys lacrosse team beat Grafton in dramatic fashion to advance to the Central Division 1 finals on Saturday. The results weren’t as happy for the girls and boys tennis teams. Both were knocked out of the postseason as they lost their semifinal matches. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Boys lacrosse advances to the finals, tennis falls
Selectmen consider increasing the cost of a Transfer Station sticker
Would you pay $160 for a Transfer Station sticker? $175? How about $250? Those were all proposals considered by the Board of Selectmen at a meeting earlier this week. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider increasing the cost of a Transfer Station sticker
It’s going to be even hotter today. Here are some tips on how to keep your cool
We’re New Englanders. We’re used to heat and humidity. But we don’t normally see it quite so early in the season as we have this week, and that has some emergency personnel urging caution. Read the full article → from It’s going to be even hotter today. Here are some tips on how to keep your cool