Are you still waiting for FIOS (Fiber-Optic Television) to reach your neighborhood? According to Verizon, the service should be available to all Southborough residents by the end of the year. Selectman Bill Boland reported at a board meeting last month that he had recently met with representatives from Verizon. They told him all aerial lines Read the full article → from FIOS for all by the end of the year
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Food pantry is recipient of movie meals
The Southborough Food Pantry located at Pilgrim Church had to close down while the move was in town, but you probably won’t hear anyone complaining about that. In fact, you’re more likely to hear food pantry volunteers singing the movie’s praises. Caterers for the movie were set up to feed hundreds of cast, crew, and Read the full article → from Food pantry is recipient of movie meals
Estate planning seminar at the library
Southborough attorney Susan Grinblatas will present an estate planning seminar in the Southborough Library Meeting Room (first floor) on Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Here’s her description of the seminar: Estate planning is more than just a will. Using the right documents and tools, you can ensure that your plans for providing for your loved ones Read the full article → from Estate planning seminar at the library
Building a house in five hours
Yesterday 65 Southville Road was a mostly-empty lot, but by the end of the day today, it will boast a brand new two-story house. How is that possible? Ana Salceda Ferris of Ferris Development Group explains it’s all about modular technology: The house is coming in 4 giant sections, a crane will place each unit on the Read the full article → from Building a house in five hours
Pops Night at Algonquin
Wednesday is the annual Pops Night concert at Algonquin, always a favorite of mine because you get to listen to good music while munching on snacks. The show will feature performances by the jazz and concert bands, wind ensemble, and orchestra, along with the full chorus and some smaller acapella ensembles. Finger foods, both savory Read the full article → from Pops Night at Algonquin
Southborough opts out of school choice program
Every year the Southborough School Committee must decide whether to open up enrollment to non-Southborough students as part of the state’s school choice program. This year, as in years past, the decision was no. The school choice program allows parents to send their children to schools in communities other than the city or town they Read the full article → from Southborough opts out of school choice program
Water line replacement on Route 85 in Marlborough
If you’re heading into Marlborough on Route 85, expect delays starting at the Southborough line. A project to replace a water line starts today and runs through the end of July. Construction is scheduled weekdays from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. More details in the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Water line replacement on Route 85 in Marlborough
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. Of note is a public meeting on Thursday on the Main Street reconstruction project. Monday,June 1 Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC), 5:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Historical Commission, 7:00 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in town government
Fire log for the week
Monday 5/25/09 16:10 Brush or brush and grass mix fire, Carriage Hill Circle Sunday 5/24/09 14:18 EMS call, Independence Lane, Ashland 22:20 EMS call, North Street Saturday 5/23/09 02:03 Cover assignment, Cedar Street, Ashland Friday 5/22/09 06:32 Alarm system activation due to malfunction, Bantry Road 16:58 Vehicle accident with injuries, Valley Road 19:58 Unauthorized burning, Read the full article → from Fire log for the week
Southborough office hours for Senator Kerry and Rep. Dykema
You have two chances next week to talk with legislators or their staff. State Representative Carolyn Dykema (Southborough precincts 2 and 3) will be at Mauro’s Cafe on Monday to talk with constituents, while staff members for U.S. Senator John Kerry will hold office hours at the Town House on Tuesday. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Southborough office hours for Senator Kerry and Rep. Dykema
No commuter rail parking at Fitzgerald’s – for now
The plan by the owner of Fitzgerald’s General Store to offer cheaper commuter rail parking is dead, at least for now. The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Zoning Board of Appeals denied without prejudice Ramanbhati Patel’s request for a special permit to offer monthly parking in his lot. He will be able to reapply Read the full article → from No commuter rail parking at Fitzgerald’s – for now
Cordaville Hall to get a new roof, lose some dormers
The Board of Selectmen last week approved a $32K contract to replace the roof at Cordaville Hall (the Senior Center). As part of the work, the four dormers on the back of the building will be removed. The ones on the front will remain. Facilities Manager Phil Rinehart told selectmen the roof needs replacing because Read the full article → from Cordaville Hall to get a new roof, lose some dormers
Energy bars to the stars
Earlier in the week you read about Southborough businesses like Falconi Bros. and the Southborough House of Pizza that are profiting from the movie being in town. Here’s a story about another business seeing an upside thanks to a little bit of initiative. Dan O’Rourke, owner of Southborough-based NRG BAR a manufacturer of all-natural energy Read the full article → from Energy bars to the stars
Southborough in the news
Your weekly sample of stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. Top chef has Southborough roots (Metrowest Daily News) “He’s very artistic and creative with food. I don’t know how he knows what to put with what. It seems like with him it’s automatic.” —Southborough resident Mercedes Evans, mother of James Beard Read the full article → from Southborough in the news