Registration for spring soccer is open now through November 30. In addition to youth leagues, the Southborough Youth Soccer Association (SYSA) will run a pre-K program for children who will turn 5 by August 31, 2010. For more information, or to register, visit the SYSA website (www.southborosoccer.org). Read the full article → from Register now for the spring soccer season
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Southborough Montessori school to hold information sessions
The Montessori Children’s House in Southborough is now enrolling for the 2010-2011 school year. There are also some limited openings for the current school year. If you’re interested, you might want to attend one of the information sessions being offered in the coming weeks. The hour-long sessions will be held on Friday, October 30 at Read the full article → from Southborough Montessori school to hold information sessions
Selectmen consider how to handle parking along Main Street
We all know that parking along Main Street can be a problem. Cars are parked on the sidewalk forcing pedestrians into the street. Existing business like the Morris Funeral Home have precious little space to accommodate their needs. Selectmen said it’s a problem they agree needs to be solved, but not at the expense of Read the full article → from Selectmen consider how to handle parking along Main Street
What the fire department has been up to this week
Tuesday 10/20/09 11:52 EMS call, William Onthank Lane Wednesday 10/21/09 11:36 EMS call, Newton Street 16:56 Lock-out, Boston Road 18:52 Vehicle accident with injuries, Johnson Road and Main Street Thursday 10/22/09 07:40 Vehicle accident with injuries, Mass Pike East 10:19 EMS call, Newton Street 11:34 Mutual aid given, Cedar Street, Ashland 15:18 Alarm system activation Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to this week
Two business along Route 9 broken into
Two Route 9 businesses — Town Line Rentals and Shrubs & Trees — were broken into on Friday night. The thief made off with about $50 from Town Line Rentals. The owner of Shrubs & Trees wouldn’t say if anything was taken. The businesses are both located on Route 9 east. The incidents are still under investigation. Read the full article → from Two business along Route 9 broken into
Reminder: Northoro Road bridge now closed
The Northboro Road bridge is now officially closed to traffic. I drove by today and barriers were up on both sides of the bridge and the site was crowded with crews working on replacing the structure which was deemed unsafe by MassHighway. You can find a detour map here. The bridge is scheduled to re-open Read the full article → from Reminder: Northoro Road bridge now closed
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
We haven’t done an open discussion thread for a few weeks, so seems like it’s about time. For those of you new to the blog, the open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Ask Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
RAP registration opens today
Registration opens today for RAP (Recreation After-School Program) Session 2. Programs start November 9 and are offered at all four Southborough schools — Finn, Woodward, Neary, and Trottier. You can view the offerings and find registation information on the Recreation Department website. Read the full article → from RAP registration opens today
Walgreens buys Eaton Apothecary
Walgreens has purchased Holliston-based Eaton Apothecary for $19M. Eaton has 12 Boston-area stores, including one in the Southborough Center plaza. Walgreens said it would keep “most” of the locations open after the deal closes, which is expected to happen in the next 90 days. You can read more about the deal in the Metrowest Daily Read the full article → from Walgreens buys Eaton Apothecary
Selectmen and Planning Board to consider Main Street plans
Parking or no parking. Sidewalks or no sidewalks. Trees and green space. Room for bike travel. Stone walls. All of these things and more were considered by a couple dozen residents last month at a public meeting to review options for a redesigned Main Street. The residents weighed in on a host of different plans Read the full article → from Selectmen and Planning Board to consider Main Street plans
The week in government
There are all kinds of meetings this week. The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen will both be asked to make recommendations on plans for improving Main Street — more on this in a separate post later today. On Wednesday, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hear the latest on the proposed Woodland Meadows development. Monday, Read the full article → from The week in government
Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Family Fun Run and Walk
Run for the belties at the second annual Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Family Fun Run and Walk on Sunday, November 1. It’s a 4K race at the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Registration is $10 and all proceeds go to support Southborough’s beloved belties. There’s also a pie cow contest. Buy a square for $20 and Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Family Fun Run and Walk
Southborough resident helps honor fallen Marine
Southborough resident Dan O’Rourke had two things in common with Cpl. Nicholas Xiarhos who died in Afghanistan earlier this summer: they both played football at Dennis-Yarmouth High School, and they both wore jersey #64. O’Rourke donned his #64 jersey at a tribute service to the fallen marine last weekend at Dennis-Yarmouth High School, where the Read the full article → from Southborough resident helps honor fallen Marine
Save the date: ARHS Ski Sale – 11/7
We’ve already had snow twice in October. Can full-blown winter be far behind? Refresh your winter sporting gear at the Algonquin Ski Sale on Saturday, November 7. They’ll have alpine, cross-country and snow board packages, along with ski jackets and pants, gloves, hats, after-ski boots, and more. All proceeds benefit the Algonquin Ski Team. The Read the full article → from Save the date: ARHS Ski Sale – 11/7