The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports on an unusual accident on Southville Road on Saturday. Read the full article → from Van crashes into home on Southville Road
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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
State says Mass Pike overpass is stucturally sound
The state Department of Transportation said yesterday that the brick-sized chunks of concrete that fell from a Massachusetts Turnpike overpass onto Cordaville Road Wednesday night does not mean the bridge is failing. Read the full article → from State says Mass Pike overpass is stucturally sound
First Algonquin graduating class to celebrate its 50th reunion this fall

This October, Algonquin will celebrate a special milestone when its very first graduating class celebrates its 50th reunion. Read the full article → from First Algonquin graduating class to celebrate its 50th reunion this fall
Drivers in Southborough prefer new cars

Here’s an interesting tidbit. According to data recently published by the Boston Globe, drivers in Southborough own some of the newest cars, trucks, and motorcycles in the state. Read the full article → from Drivers in Southborough prefer new cars
In the media: Clock ticking on Southborough septic project
The town is hoping to break ground on a new septic system at Colonial Gardens this fall, assuming the bid process goes smoothly. State officials told the Board of Health this week that if the project doesn’t start by Thanksgiving, it will be delayed until April of next year. Read the full article → from In the media: Clock ticking on Southborough septic project
Falling concrete closes portion of Route 85

Southborough Police last night closed a 1-mile stretch of Route 85 after “brick-sized” pieces of concrete fell from the Mass Pike overpass onto the roadway, reports the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Falling concrete closes portion of Route 85
Independent candidates to hold event next Tuesday
Two candidates running as Independents in November’s state election will hold a joint meet-and-greet at Owen O’Leary’s on Tuesday, August 24. Read the full article → from Independent candidates to hold event next Tuesday
POLL: Drought advisory issued for our area – what are you doing to conserve?

When it rains, it pours, and when it doesn’t, well, you have this summer. Our lack of rain prompted the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency last week to issue a drought advisory for much of central Massachusetts, including Southborough. Read the full article → from POLL: Drought advisory issued for our area – what are you doing to conserve?
Rash of car break-ins hits Southborough neighborhood
The Metrowest Daily News reports today that a batch of cars in the Paramenter Road area were broken into on Monday night or Tuesday morning. Read the full article → from Rash of car break-ins hits Southborough neighborhood
Southborough fundraiser for Jim McGovern

Some Southborough Democrats will hold a fundraiser for Congressman Jim McGovern, who is seeking reelection this year. Read the full article → from Southborough fundraiser for Jim McGovern
Gulbankians cease and desist order overturned
The Gulbankian family went before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night seeking to resume operation of their machine shop. The Metrowest Daily News has this report. Read the full article → from Gulbankians cease and desist order overturned
Poll workers needed for state primary election

The state primary election is on September 14, and Southborough needs workers to help man the polls, particularly in Precinct 2. Read the full article → from Poll workers needed for state primary election
Southborough Rec offers field hockey clinic this week
Southborough Recreation is sponsoring a 3-day field hockey clinic for kids in grades four through six starting on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Southborough Rec offers field hockey clinic this week