I’ve always referred to the grass in front of St. Mark’s at the corner of Main Street and Route 85 a “lawn,” but I guess I’ll have to update my terminology. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s declares its lawn ‘sustainable’
Several of you recently questioned how stone dust and other material purchased by taxpayers for the Triangle Park project ended up on the private property of a Triangle committee member last year. Committee Chair Nancy Vargas doesn’t disupte that the material was moved to a resident’s yard, but says the whole incident is a “misunderstanding.” Read the full article → from Triangle Park committee member calls charges a ‘misunderstanding’
If you’re interested in joining the Southborough Cub Scouts, plan on attending an information session on Tuesday, September 7. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts to hold information session on Tuesday
The Southborough Firefighters Association is sponsoring a fund raising program to raise money to provide support and assistance to Southborough’s firefighters, their families and the community at large. In the coming weeks all homes in the area will receive a request for a mail-in contribution. Read the full article → from Donate to firefighters association and get a free studio portrait
My Southborough reader Pat Quill was walking her dog this morning when she came across a most unusual sight. Read the full article → from PHOTO: Fox in a tight spot
Hurricane Earl is on it’s way and, while it looks like it will be staying off the Massachusetts coast, Earl is still expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to our area. Read the full article → from Rain, strong wind expected in Southborough on Friday
Water is already in short supply this year, and for Southborough residents it will be even more so over the next few weeks thanks to work two of the town’s water storage tanks. Read the full article → from Residents asked to further curb water use
Every time I drive by the old gray barn on Northboro Road just east of the Route 495 overpass, I think of stopping to take a photograph. I’ve always loved that barn and how it speaks to Southborough’s rural past. Turns out I should have done it while I had the chance, because as of today, the big gray barn is no more. Read the full article → from Historic Southborough barn demolished
If you want to support the T-Hawks this season, here’s your chance. The team is looking for sponsors for its annual program book which is sold to fans at games and kept as mementos for the players and their families. Read the full article → from T-Hawk football looking for sponsors
Rep. Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3, will be at Mauro’s Cafe on Friday, September 3, at 8:00 to meet informally with residents. Read the full article → from Rep. Carolyn Dykema to meet with residents in Southborough on Friday
I heard the familiar sound of a school bus rumbling down my street as Southborough students headed back to school this morning. Read the full article → from It’s back to school for Southborough students
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
It seems to be the question of the day. Will Hurricane Earl hit New England or will it veer offshore? It’s still anyone’s guess, but Southborough Emergency Management is keeping a close watch on things. Read the full article → from Hurricane Earl – will it or won’t it?
If you’re like me, you may have received a call recently from an organization soliciting donations for troops from Southborough. VFW Commander Stephen Whynot wants residents to be aware that the group is not affiliated with the town in any way. Read the full article → from Veteran advises caution over phone solicitations