The Metrowest Daily News surveyed local police departments to find out which have semi-automatic assault rifles as part of their arsenals. Turns out most do, including Southborough. According to the article, Southborough police have five AR-15s, which can have an effective range of up to 600 yards and a bullet speed up to 3,200 feet Read the full article → from Southborough police are well armed
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Algonquin graduation wrap-up
Algonquin graduated 356 students yesterday in a ceremony in the school gymnasium. You can read about the ceremony, the speeches, and see some photos in the Metrowest Daily News. The paper also has a complete list of members of the class of 2009. Friday night was the Senior Ball. Wicked Local Southborough has a photo Read the full article → from Algonquin graduation wrap-up
Searching for a search committee
The Board of Selectmen tonight will interview 15 people who have volunteered to be part of the committee that will search for a permanent police chief. Selectmen aim to appoint a committee of about seven members or so. Some of the volunteers are residents, others are not. Some are regular citizens, and others like School Read the full article → from Searching for a search committee
Trottier band to perform at PawSox game
The Trottier band will perform the National Anthem at the Pawtucket Red Sox game at McCoy Stadium on Tuesday night. The Rec Department has arranged for a bus to take Trottier kids down to see the game and cheer on their peers. Not sure if there’s still space on the bus, but you could call Read the full article → from Trottier band to perform at PawSox game
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. Note that Selectmen will meet on Monday this week instead of their normal Tuesday. Monday, June 8 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Personnel Board, 8:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Tuesday, June 9 Youth Commission, 7:00 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in town government
Southborough residents get recognized
Southborough residents have been raking in the accolades of late. Here’s a handful of notable residents doing notable things. Lexi Ryan wins a TAMY She did a turn as the Ghost of Christmas Past, and one as Cindy Lou Who. But it was her recent stint as Young Cosette in Algonquin’s presentation of Les Miserables Read the full article → from Southborough residents get recognized
Algonquin graduation on Sunday
It’s a big weekend for Algonquin seniors. Tonight is the Senior Ball at the Sheraton Tara, and on Sunday it’s graduation. The ceremony takes place in the gym starting at 2:00 pm. Congrats to the grads! If you go and take pictures, why not send me some? (Photo by CarbonNYC) Read the full article → from Algonquin graduation on Sunday
Relay for Life photos
The Northborough-Southborough Relay for Life held last weekend at Algonquin raised over $40,000 for the American Cancer Society. Here are some photos from the event taken by Southborough resident Chris Wraight. You can find more of Chris’ Relay for Life photos here. In related news, the Metrowest Daily News did a profile of Southborough resident Read the full article → from Relay for Life photos
Senior Center newsletter for May/June
In case you haven’t seen it already, you can find the Senior Center newsletter for May/June online. The newsletter lists Senior Center activities along with town and health news of interest to Southborough’s seniors. Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter for May/June
Southborough in the news
Your latest collection of stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. Local allergists say it’s ‘the perfect weather for pollen’ (Metrowest Daily News) “My patients who have had mild allergies in years past are absolutely miserable this year.” -Allergist Dr. Michele Gottlieb of the Southboro Medical Group on a particularly brutal allergy Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
Blood Drive for Children’s Hospital
Southborough child care provider Wee Care for Little People will hold a blood drive for Children’s Hospital on Thursday. The drive will be held at their location at 5 Breakneck Hill Road (map) from 3:00 to 8:00 pm. Contact Kim Edgren for an appointment at weecaretoo@gmail.com or 508-735-5820. There are many appointments still available especially Read the full article → from Blood Drive for Children’s Hospital
Public meeting on Main Street reconstruction project
The project to overhaul Main Street hit a speedbump earlier this year when MassHighway rejected the town’s initial design. Since then, the town has been working with new consultants to come up with a revised proposal. You’ll get a chance to hear about the redesign at a public meeting on Thursday. At the meeting, project Read the full article → from Public meeting on Main Street reconstruction project
Fire logs for the week
Monday 6/1/09 16:46 Assist police or other agency, Boston Road and Route 30 Causeway Sunday 5/31/09 08:41 EMS call, Heritage Road, Ashland 11:22 EMS call, John Matthews Road 13:26 EMS call, Red Gate Lane 20:55 EMS call, Breakneck Hill Road Saturday 5/30/09 00:08 EMS call, Main Street 10:43 EMS call, Cordaville Road 17:02 Smoke or Read the full article → from Fire logs for the week
Save the date: Technology recycling day 6/20
Start cleaning out your closets, because the Northborough-Southborough Schools Technology Department will hold a technology recycling day on June 20. All proceeds will go to the Algonquin Green Club. Items accepted include: Computer monitors Laptops CPUs Speakers Mice and keyboards Computer accessories All printers Camera equipment Stereos VCRs TVs Appliances IPods and MP3 players Phones Read the full article → from Save the date: Technology recycling day 6/20