Southborough developer William Depietri had plans to build a 15-unit 40B affordable housing development on Oregon Road, but Depietri told the Zoning Board of Appeals last week his plans have changed. Instead of the 40B, Depietri said he now wants to build a 15-condo over-55 development on the 6.5 acre parcel. The Metrowest Daily News Read the full article → from MWDN: Builder drops Stonebrook Village 40B plans in Southborough
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Southborough unemployment rate holds steady in the first half of 2011
Southborough’s unemployment rate held relatively steady in the first half of the year, but registered a slight uptick in the month of June. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate holds steady in the first half of 2011
Hot dog blogger stops in Southborough
Natick’s Rob Merlino had a goal. In the month of July – National Hot Dog month for those of you who didn’t know – he pledged to eat one hot dog a day at a different Metrowest eatery each time. On day thirteen he made his way to Southborough’s Recession Stand. Read the full article → from Hot dog blogger stops in Southborough
Verizon 4G is coming to Southborough
For some of you, cell phone service is about to get faster. Verizon announced last week that it will expand its 4G network to Southborough and surrounding towns starting August 18. Read the full article → from Verizon 4G is coming to Southborough
New school assistant superintendent named
With a month before the start of the new school year, the combined district school committees voted unanimously to appoint Christine Johnson as the new school assistant superintendent. Read the full article → from New school assistant superintendent named
Fire department logs for the week (7/26 – 8/1)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (7/26 – 8/1)
Kindles and Nooks now available at the Southborough Library
Interested in test-driving a Kindle or a Nook? All you need is a library card. Read the full article → from Kindles and Nooks now available at the Southborough Library
State may follow Southborough’s lead in limiting tobacco sales
Late last year the Southborough Board of Health voted unanimously to ban the sale of tobacco products at pharmacies in town. Southboorugh is one of only a handful of communities that have such a ban, but there’s a chance that could change. Read the full article → from State may follow Southborough’s lead in limiting tobacco sales
Memorial service for Southborough mother to be held on Thursday
Friends and family are invited to a “Celebration of Life” for Southborough mother Heather Barlin, who passed away on July 5 while vacationing in South Africa. Read the full article → from Memorial service for Southborough mother to be held on Thursday
The week in government (8/1 – 8/5)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/1 – 8/5)
Why flags are at half-staff today: Thursday, July 28
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half-staff today in honor of Staff Sergeant Alan Snyder who died in Afghanistan. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half-staff today: Thursday, July 28
Poll: Where do you shop for groceries?
We may not have a full grocery store in town, but that doesn’t mean options for filling our refrigerators here in Southborough are scarce. In fact, the choices are only getting more plentiful. Read the full article → from Poll: Where do you shop for groceries?
Photos: Construction continues on new playground
Work continues on Southborough’s newest playground located at the South Union School on Highland Street. Read the full article → from Photos: Construction continues on new playground
Stay cool at the Senior Center today and tomorrow
It’s going to be hot today. Have you heard? If you’re in need of some cool air, head on over to the Senior Center. The Southborough Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Council on Aging, has set up the Senior Center (9 Cordaville Road) as a cooling station due to the extreme heat that Read the full article → from Stay cool at the Senior Center today and tomorrow