I don’t know how things are at your house, but at mine, the power has been flaky all day. Lots of flickering and a few brief outages. National Grid doesn’t show any power outages currently for Southborough, but you can keep an eye on things by visiting their Storm Center. Read the full article → from Winter weather means power outages
News
Southborough supports Coakley, Brown
Along with the rest of the state, Southborough voters came out in support of Democrat Martha Coakley and RepublicanScott Brown in yesterday’s special primary election. Here are the Southborough results. Read the full article → from Southborough supports Coakley, Brown
School canceled today
It’s the first snow day of the year. Schools in Southborough — along with Algonquin — are closed today due to the weather. Forecasts say we’re in for three to six inches. Read the full article → from School canceled today
What the fire department has been up to this week
Fire department log for 12/01 – 12/07. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to this week
Assabet information session on Thursday
If your kid is thinking about going to Assabet, here’s an opportunity to get some more information. The school will hold an information session in Hudson on December 10 at the Hudson Fire Department (296 Cox Street – map) from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from Assabet information session on Thursday
Southboro Medical complex expanding a bit
Local developer Tony Kwan secured approval from the Planning Board last week to add 3,000 square feet to the Southboro Medical complex on Newton Street. Read the full article → from Southboro Medical complex expanding a bit
Southborough tax rate trends: A cautionary tale
The tax rate went down slightly this year, but officials warned it might go up significantly next year? How much it might increase is anyone’s guess, but history might give us a clue. Read the full article → from Southborough tax rate trends: A cautionary tale
School holiday concerts this week and next
‘Tis the season for school holiday concerts, and there are several coming up in the next two weeks. Read the full article → from School holiday concerts this week and next
Polls open on Tuesday for primary election
Polls in Southborough will be open on Tuesday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm for the primary election to fill the late Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat. Read the full article → from Polls open on Tuesday for primary election
Parent technology workshop on Tuesday
Northborough-Southborough Schools Director of Technology Jean Tower will host the first in an ongoing series of parent technology workshops tomorrow night. It will be held in the Algonquin Library starting at 7:00 pm. Read the full article → from Parent technology workshop on Tuesday
Why flags are at half staff today
Flags are flying at half staff today in Southborough and across the country in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of December 7 – 11. Read the full article → from The week in government
Board of Health to hold flu clinic on 12/9, but supplies are limited
The Southborough Board of Health will hold a flu clinic next Wednesday to administer both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccine. It’s by appointment only, and supplies are limited. Barbara Luther with the BOH told me the town ordered 1,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine, but so far has received only 200. The doses have been Read the full article → from Board of Health to hold flu clinic on 12/9, but supplies are limited
Winter parking ban now in effect
The local news last night said there is a slight, slight, slight chance of snow on Saturday, so I figured now was a good time to remind you that Southborough’s winter parking ban went into effect on December 1. From now until March 15, there is no overnight parking on any public way regardless of Read the full article → from Winter parking ban now in effect