I don’t normally post on the weekends, but my guess is many of you may have seen this truck fire and wondered about it. Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. shares what happened. Read the full article → from Truck fire at Town Center Plaza
Flags across the state are lowered today in honor of Cpt. Harold Brown originally of Bolton who was killed in action in Afghanistan on December 30, 2009. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today
In this year of H1N1 mania, we’re all trying to be on our best behavior when it comes to things like washing hands and covering up coughs and sneezes. The kids at Finn have some helpful – and gosh darn cute – reminders to help. Read the full article → from A musical ettiquette reminder from the kids at Finn
The Senior Center newsletter for January/February is now available online (pdf). Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter available
Visit Niva Boutique in the Town Center Plaza on Friday or Saturday for their grand opening celebration. Read the full article → from Niva Boutique grand opening event this weekend
There have been a couple of questions on the blog recently about who controls the timing of traffic lights in town (see the open thread here). To find out, I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan. Read the full article → from Good question: Who’s responsible for traffic lights in town?
The Southborough Police have a new ride. Late last week, the police department took possession of a new Ford Explorer SUV. Funds for the vehicle, which cost $33K, were allocated by voters at annual town meeting last April. A second SUV was approved by voters at special town meeting last fall. Both SUVs will replace Read the full article → from Southborough police ready for the snow with a new SUV
A reminder that Boy Scout Troop 1 will collect and (resonsibly) dispose of Christmas trees again on Saturday. The service is a major fundraiser for the troop. Read the full article → from Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees again on Saturday
The DPW came to last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting prepared to present findings on the source of water that flows from Stephen Stanechewski’s property at 126 Marlboro Road out onto the roadway. Public officials say the water freezes on the road creating an unsafe condition for motorists. Read the full article → from Still no resolution on Marlboro Road water issue
Yesterday I told you about the A+ Bonus Bucks program from Stop & Shop that lets you earn money for Southborough schools as you shop. Reader Heather asked how the schools plan to spend the money they get through the program. Good question. Read the full article → from Good question: Where do those Bonus Bucks go?
Fire department logs for 12/29/09 through 01/04/10. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
If you drove by the reservoir last week and noticed the Southborough Fire Department fishing someone out of the water, don’t worry, it was just a drill. Read the full article → from Fire department practices ice rescues
National Grid removed trees in the Flagg Road area this week. Read the full article → from Trees coming down on Flagg Road
It’s a good thing the Recreation Department and Friends of Southborough Recreation built us all a new ice rink, because while there’s plenty of water in Southborough, not much of it is fit for skating and other winter sports (curling, anyone?). Read the full article → from Fire department reminds you to stay off the ice