The Worcester Business Journal recently did an interesting piece on Route 9 and what the future might look like for “Metrowest’s main drag.” Here’s a snippet: And many say there’s room for even more expansion, much as it might seem like some sections of the corridor have bulged the boundaries of development. For instance, the Read the full article → from Biz journal considers the future of Route 9
Donations to the Southborough Food Pantry tend to drop off in the summer months, but the needs of those in the community remain the same. Read the full article → from Southborough Food Pantry needs donations this summer
Southborough’s unemployment rate for May held steady at 6.7%, and the state rate remained unchanged at 9.1%. The national rate ticked down a fraction from 9.5% in April to 9.3% in May. Read the full article → from Unemployment rate unchanged in May
I noticed several end-of-school parties as I drove about town yesterday, but none were quite as elaborate as the one staged at the Kolenda house on Blendon Woods Drive. Read the full article → from Batter up! Southborough kids host backyard Wiffle ball tourney
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. just informed that a 5.5 Magnitude earthquake struck just outside of Ontario, Canada today at 1:41 pm. Effects were felt as far away — and as close to us — as Framingham. Read the full article → from Did you feel the earth move? Canadian earthquake shakes Metrowest
A My Southborough reader noticed crews tearing up a bit of Common Street between the library and the All Wars Memorial yesterday and wondered what was going on. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan, and here’s what she said Read the full article → from Good question: What’s the roadwork on Common Street for?
Selectman last week put their stamp of approval on a design to revamp Main Street from Sears Road to Park Street. It’s a project that has been in the works for about a decade. DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan has said she hopes construction will begin in 2014, but according to a recent story by the Worcester Business Journal, getting the anticipated state funding for the project may be an uphill battle. Read the full article → from Will Southborough get state funding for Main Street redesign?
Governor Devall Patrick has ordered flags across the state to fly at half staff today in honor of Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Douglas A. Weddleton who died in the line of duty. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Wednesday, June 23
A My Southborough reader sent in this photo of the runners up in the Southborough Youth Baseball championship game, along with this synopsis. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth Baseball plays championship game
Rep. Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3, will be at Red Barn Coffee (205 Turnpike Road) on Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 pm to meet informally with residents. Read the full article → from Your chance to meet with Representative Dykema on Friday
Five Southborough ten-year-olds continued their wining ways earlier this month when they helped their Nakona USA Baseball team take the New England AAU Championship in Lawrence, MA. Read the full article → from Southborough boys help team to championship win
Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) maintains a number of open spaces in Southborough and surrounding towns, including the Turenne Wildlife Habitat in the Oak Hill Road area. They’re looking for some volunteers to help with weeding and other garden maintenance at the property. Read the full article → from Volunteers needed at Turenne Wildlife Habitat
Saturday was a hot day in more ways than one as the Southborough Fire Department conducted live burn training at a house on White Bagley Road. Read the full article → from Feeling the heat: Fire department practices live burn on Saturday (with photos)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government