With the leaves starting to accumulate, it might be tempting to rake them all up into a pile and then light yourself a nice little bonfire. But that would be a bad idea. State regulations allow outside burning only between January 15 and May 1 each year, but even then you’re not allowed to burn Read the full article → from What to do with all those leaves
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Fire department members commended for storm preparedness work
Last month I told you that Southborough had earned status as a StormReady community, only the ninth in Massachusetts to meet the requirements. A ceremony at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen honored the work of Southborough Firefighter/EMT Neal Aspesi and Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. in achieving the certification. You can read more about the Read the full article → from Fire department members commended for storm preparedness work
Southborough unemployment rate highest in a long, long time
Southborough’s unemployment rate jumped a full point in September to 7.5%. I found data going back as far as 1990, and that’s the highest rate we’ve seen in all that time. The Boston Globe reports the Massachusetts unemployment rate for September was the highest since the 1970’s. Southborough wasn’t the only area town to see Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate highest in a long, long time
Get a discount on Halloween merchandise and help Algonquin athletes
In case you haven’t picked up all your Halloween supplies yet, here’s a nifty offer from the Algonquin Athletic Council: Through this Saturday (10/24), customers wearing Algonquin apparel or who present an Algonquin student ID will save 10% on their total purchase at the Halloween Outlet (540 West Boylston Street, Worcester). A portion of these Read the full article → from Get a discount on Halloween merchandise and help Algonquin athletes
Attack of the ladybugs
Wondering why there have been so many ladybugs flying around the past few days? Here’s the answer. Read the full article → from Attack of the ladybugs
Selectmen tackle South Union School repair bill and civilian flaggers
I wasn’t at the Board of Selectmen meeting last night, but according to the recap in the Metrowest Daily News, I missed some action. Selectmen got worked up over a $9,000 change order request on the South Union School repair project, and ultimately denied the request: “I’ve got a big problem with this request,” Selectman Read the full article → from Selectmen tackle South Union School repair bill and civilian flaggers
Development planned at Murphy sisters’ crash site
If you’ve driven down Northboro Road recently, you’ve probably noticed that trees on the south side of the road have been cleared, including those surrounding the site of the fatal Murphy sisters’ car accident. Since the crash four years ago that killed 17-year-old Shauna and 15-year-old Meghan Murphy, the site has stood as a makeshift Read the full article → from Development planned at Murphy sisters’ crash site
What the fire department has been up to this week
Tuesday 10/13/09 05:02 EMS call, Boston Road 08:00 Vehicle accident with injuries, Turnpike Road and Middle Road (North side) 23:15 EMS call, North Street Wednesday 10/14/09 13:39 EMS call, Newton Street Thursday 10/15/09 07:06 EMS call, Woodbury Road 07:28 Assist police or other agency, Turnpike Road and Breakneck Hill Road 09:22 EMS call, Meadow Lane Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to this week
In the media: Scout helping Southborough to ‘Be Prepared’
The Metrowest Daily News has a story about Michael Rea, a member of Southborough’s Boy Scout Troop 1, who is outfitting a mobile emergency response trailer as an Eagle Scout project. “I needed to come up with an Eagle project, and I didn’t want to build another walkway or trail,” Rea said. “Nothing against those, Read the full article → from In the media: Scout helping Southborough to ‘Be Prepared’
Trottier students collect supplies for war-ravaged Liberia
Trottier teacher and long-time Southborough resident Liz Henry sent along this information about an initiative to collected supplies for Liberia, a country recovering from a 15-year civil war. It’s a community effort, so read on to learn how you can help. From October 14 through 30, the Trottier community is conducting a collection drive for Read the full article → from Trottier students collect supplies for war-ravaged Liberia
Northboro Road bridge work delayed
The Northboro Road bridge work was supposed to begin today, but Town Engineer John Woodsmall said the work has been delayed because CSX is not able to provide railroad flagmen below the bridge until next week. The signs now say the bridge we be closed starting Sunday, October 25, but Woodsmall said it probably won’t Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge work delayed
Food allergy support group meets on Wednesday
From the Northborough/Southborough Food Allergy Support Group: Has your child been diagnosed with milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish or other food allergy? The Northborough/Southborough Food Allergy Support Group meets every other month during the school year. Our mission is to educate the community and raise awareness of food allergies. We offer Read the full article → from Food allergy support group meets on Wednesday
The week in government
Here are your meetings for the week. Monday, October 19 Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC), 5:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Cultural Arts Council, 7:15 pm @ Classroom, Arts Center Tuesday, October 20 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Read the full article → from The week in government
NSPAC presents seminar on guiding reading choices
The Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council (NSPAC) will hold a seminar Tuesday night on guiding reading choices to support reading development. The event is free and open to the public. Here are the details: Guiding Reading Choices to Support Reading Development Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Location: Trottier Middle Read the full article → from NSPAC presents seminar on guiding reading choices