Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
News
Southborough unemployment rate for August lowest in more than a year
The unemployment rate in Southborough for August dropped to 6.3%, the lowest rate in more than a year. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate for August lowest in more than a year
In the media: McGovern urges Algonquin students to help battle hunger
Representative Jim McGovern paid a visit to Algonquin on Monday as part of the Massachusetts Harvest for Students Week. Read the full article → from In the media: McGovern urges Algonquin students to help battle hunger
High school sports this week
The reaction to my question about how much sports coverage you’d like on this blog was decidedly mixed. So, to keep all you loyal readers happy, here’s what I propose. Read the full article → from High school sports this week
Kids in Southborough are eating local this week
The local food movement hits Southborough schools this week. Next to their tuna sandwiches and mac and cheese, Southborough students will find produce and fruit sourced from local farms. Read the full article → from Kids in Southborough are eating local this week
Have you seen this dog?
Some of you probably heard the fireworks at Hopkinton State Park on Saturday night. This 6-year-old Old English Sheepdog heard them to, and bolted. Read the full article → from Have you seen this dog?
Southborough residents in the news
Southborough residents have been doing some exciting things lately, from wining community awards to barreling down Mount Greylock on a skateboard, to giving birth in dramatic fashion. You can read all about it in these links. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
What kind of sports coverage do you want to see on the blog?
I’m not a sports writer. I pretended to be one this summer when Southborough went to the Little League championships, but we all know that attempt was a thinly-veiled charade. Read the full article → from What kind of sports coverage do you want to see on the blog?
National prescription drug take-back day: Where to find collection spots near Southborough
On Saturday the Drug Enforcement Agency will hold its first ever national prescription drug take-back day. The program provides a safe way for you to dispose of the expired or no-longer-needed prescription drugs that are cluttering up your medicine cabinet. Read the full article → from National prescription drug take-back day: Where to find collection spots near Southborough
Stonebrook Village 40B a go, Woodland Meadows still pending
The Metrowest Daily News reports today that one of Southborough’s two proposed 40B affordable housing projects got approval from the Zoning Board this week, while the other is still waiting. Read the full article → from Stonebrook Village 40B a go, Woodland Meadows still pending
Becker College to host free bullying workshop in Southborough
Becker College will offer a free workshop on bullying with child development author Jane Katch on Tuesday, September 28. The workshop will be held at Becker’s Southborough Center on Route 9. Read the full article → from Becker College to host free bullying workshop in Southborough
St. Mark’s meadow mowed and ready for Heritage Day
One of you commented the other day that St. Mark’s field was being mowed. Sure enough, I drove by today and the grass was nice and tidy, just in time for Heritage Day next month. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s meadow mowed and ready for Heritage Day
Zoning board again defers decision on Gulbankian businesses
The Gulbankian family went before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night hoping for a decision on whether they can operate three separate businesses on their property. They didn’t get it. Read the full article → from Zoning board again defers decision on Gulbankian businesses
Good question: Are the sidewalks on Southville Road going to be repaired?
In this week’s open discussion thread, several of you complained about the state of the sidewalks along Southville Road. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan, and she had good news to report. Read the full article → from Good question: Are the sidewalks on Southville Road going to be repaired?