Here’s a list of what’s open and what’s closed around town over the Christmas holiday. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the Christmas holiday
News
H1N1 and seasonal flu clinic for Southborough residents
The Board of Health is offering an H1N1 and seasonal flu clinic to all Southborough residents age 12 and older. Read the full article → from H1N1 and seasonal flu clinic for Southborough residents
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department calls from 12/15/09 through 12/21/09 Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Last-minute gifts? Think local.

It’s crunch time. With only four shopping days left until Christmas, there’s no better time to shop local. Read the full article → from Last-minute gifts? Think local.
Selectmen news: Main Street redesign and Marlboro Road water issues
I wasn’t at the Board of Selectmen meeting last night, but from the reports in the Metrowest Daily News, it sounds like it was an eventful one. Here’s a recap. Read the full article → from Selectmen news: Main Street redesign and Marlboro Road water issues
Northboro Road bridge set to open tomorrow
After being closed for nearly two months, the Northboro Road bridge is expected to open by the end of the day tomorrow. Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge set to open tomorrow
Algonquin basketball teams take out Westborough
Southborough resident Chris Wraight was at the Algonquin boys and girls basketball games against Westborough on Friday. “Girls won an exciting one 38-30, and boys slammed Westboro 62-48,” he reports. And, of course, he took a whole bunch of photos. Read the full article → from Algonquin basketball teams take out Westborough
Another truck crash on I-495

It’s been a bad week for trucks on I-495. For the second time in just four days, the Southborough Fire Department responded to a truck crash on I-495 south. Read the full article → from Another truck crash on I-495
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of December 21 – 25. Read the full article → from The week in government
Senate candidate Scott Brown visits Southborough

The Southborough Republican Town Committee hosted an event for State Senator Scott Brown on December 13, 2009, at the home of the Town Committee Chairman. Read the full article → from Senate candidate Scott Brown visits Southborough
Late night truck crash on I-495 creates a mess

A tractor trailer cab struck a guardrail on Interstate 495 southbound at the Main Street overpass in Southborough shortly after midnight on Thursday, spilling an estimated 115 gallons of diesel fuel. Read the full article → from Late night truck crash on I-495 creates a mess
SOLF gets grant to launch new programs

This week the Foundation for MetroWest handed out $160K in grants to area organizations, a portion of which went to the Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF). Read the full article → from SOLF gets grant to launch new programs
Holiday giving: Fire Department toy drive ends Friday
Every year the Southborough Fire Department collects toys to donate to the Salvation Army. Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. says this year donations are way down. Read the full article → from Holiday giving: Fire Department toy drive ends Friday
Boys Scouts will take away your old Christmas tree

In my house the Christmas decorations just went up, so I’m not ready yet to think about taking them down. But when I do, Boy Scout Troop 1 will be ready and willing to help. Read the full article → from Boys Scouts will take away your old Christmas tree