I went for a walk yesterday and practically had to cover my head to protect myself from all the small branches and other detritus falling from the trees overhead thanks to the strong winds. But branches and leaves weren’t the only thing falling from the sky, actual tress fell, too. Read the full article → from Heavy winds topple trees in Southborough
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Baseball and softball opening day on Sunday
The Red Sox may have been playing for a while now, but in Southborough opening day is Sunday. Southborough Youth Baseball & Softball will kick off their spring season with a family picnic, fun, amusements, and a silent auction. It all happens at Mooney field from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Read the full article → from Baseball and softball opening day on Sunday
Candidates for Planning Board lay out their priorities
Two candidates seeking a spot on the Planning Board — Paul Cimino and Andrew Mills — talked with voters at the candidates night this week about their experience and their priorities for the board. Lisa Braccio is also running for a seat on the Planning Board, but she did not attend the candidates night event. Read the full article → from Candidates for Planning Board lay out their priorities
Southborough Jewelers is closing
I got a couple of emails from readers on this one, and it’s been confirmed on the Southborough Jewelers Facebook page that they’ve decided to close up shop. Read the full article → from Southborough Jewelers is closing
Why flags are at half staff today
Flags across the nation are flying at half staff today in honor of civil rights champion Dorothy Height who died earlier this month at the age of 98. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today
Welcome sponsor: Mamas N’ Divas Nail Lounge
Please join me in welcoming the latest My Southborough sponsor, Mamas N’ Divas, a new nail salon in Westborough started by Southborough mom Kim Ho. Read the full article → from Welcome sponsor: Mamas N’ Divas Nail Lounge
Town meeting attendance relatively high this year
The budget challenges the town faced this year translated into a higher than attendance at the annual town meeting. On the first night of town meeting, 377 residents filled the seats at Trottier. The second night, which traditionally has a much lower attendance rate, saw 244 residents turn out. Read the full article → from Town meeting attendance relatively high this year
Northborough voters allocate money for court action against Southborough
It probably doesn’t come as a big surprise that Northborough Town Meeting voted overwhelmingly on Monday night to set aside $100K to take Southborough to court over the Algonquin reimbursement dispute. Read the full article → from Northborough voters allocate money for court action against Southborough
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Photos: Southborough kids explore nature at the Beals Preserve
I take a lot of walks at the Beals Preserve, on quiet trails that wind through 55 acres of woods and old pastures. But my walk there last Friday was like none other, because on that morning the usual tranquility of that parcel of nature was wonderfully disrupted by the whoops and shouts of 29 very enthusiastic school children. Read the full article → from Photos: Southborough kids explore nature at the Beals Preserve
Candidates for selectmen talk transparency, fiscal issues
Last night was the first of two meet-the-candidate events in the run-up to town elections on Monday, May 10. As the candidates for selectmen — incumbent Sal Giorlandino and challenger John Rooney — were being introduced, I found myself wondering if either would bring up the ongoing investigation of town employees, or if it would be the proverbial elephant in the room. Read the full article → from Candidates for selectmen talk transparency, fiscal issues
Save the date: 2nd Annual Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament
The Second Annual Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough on Monday, June 21. The tournament is in honor of Southborough’s former police chief William Webber who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in November 2008 at the age of 53. Read the full article → from Save the date: 2nd Annual Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament
A bit more on the ‘Southborough Eight’ investigation
The Metrowest Daily News ran a story today on Selectman Sal Giorlandino’s recent statement defending the investigation of eight Southborough town employees. It’s largely the same information you’ve read here, but reporter Evan Lips did get the chance to ask Giorlandino if the investigation was in any way related to commenter “Marty.” Read the full article → from A bit more on the ‘Southborough Eight’ investigation
Assabet teacher killed in motorcycle crash
Assabet culinary arts instructor Clifford Giovannucci was killed in a motorcycle crash in Sutton on Saturday. Read the full article → from Assabet teacher killed in motorcycle crash