Your weekly sample of stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. Seniors chat with legislators “They have really interesting things to say. It’s helpful to get reinforcement to know that what I’m working on and the Legislature is working on is important to people.” —Representative Carolyn Dykema (Southborough precincts 2 and 3) Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
News
Exercise classes for teens
BodyScapes Fitness in Southborough is offering a new program designed to get teens up and moving. TeenScapes is a 45-minute group class that teaches the importance of regular exercise and proper nutrition through exercises and games. The program is geared for kids ages 11 to 15. Classes meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays Read the full article → from Exercise classes for teens
Fire department logs
Lightning strikes, car accidents, and malice (yes, malice) are all featured in this week’s log. Monday 4/6/09 13:52 EMS call Newton Street 15:31 EMS call Newton Street 16:24 Electrical wiring problem Turnpike Road 19:25 Vehicle accident with injuries Turnpike Road 21:48 Mobile property or vehicle fire Parmenter Road and Pine Hill Road Sunday 4/5/09 06:59 Read the full article → from Fire department logs
Discounted rain barrels available for a limited time
Your water bill in Southborough is based on usage, so saving water can mean saving money. And since the average homeowner uses approximately 40% of their water for outdoor use, a good way to save water is to use a rain barrel. Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Southborough residents Read the full article → from Discounted rain barrels available for a limited time
A newbie’s guide to town meeting
I have an admission to make. I’ve never been to a town meeting. … Now, that’s not technically true, but the only time I remember going I was in the fourth grade, so I’m not sure that really counts. (Before you judge me too harshly, remember that I lived out-of-state until recently. They don’t have Read the full article → from A newbie’s guide to town meeting
More photos from Monday’s accident on Route 9, plus a forklift fire
Photos from Monday’s single-car accident that closed both directions of Route 9 for several hours are posted on the Southborough Fire Department’s website. The accident brought power lines down across all lanes of the highway. One pole with a transformer caused some damage when it fell onto a building. The driver of the car was Read the full article → from More photos from Monday’s accident on Route 9, plus a forklift fire
Easter sunrise service
The United Parishes of Southborough will hold its annual sunrise service on Easter morning at the marina area in Hopkinton State Park (map). The service starts at 6:30 am and will be followed by a continental breakfast at First Community Church on Southville Road. All are welcome to attend. Read the full article → from Easter sunrise service
Author-illustrator Matt Tavares to visit Neary
Author-illustrator and Massachusetts native Matt Tavares will visit Neary on Thursday as part of a rescheduled Book Week event. Tavares is the creator of Zachary’s Ball, Oliver’s Game, Mudball, and his latest book Lady Liberty: A Biography. Tavares’ books deal with classic themes like baseball and the Statue of Liberty, and his illustrations are grainy Read the full article → from Author-illustrator Matt Tavares to visit Neary
Selectmen close to inking deal with Columbia Pictures
Get your camera and your autograph pads ready, because barring any unforeseen glitches, Adam Sandler and crew are coming to Southborough. Selectman Bill Boland told me last night that the town is close to an agreement with Columbia Pictures on their request to film scenes for a new Sandler comedy in and around Pilgrim Church Read the full article → from Selectmen close to inking deal with Columbia Pictures
More details on last night’s Route 9 accident
Around 7:25 pm last night, a vehicle going westbound on Route 9 struck a utility pole at the entrance of 257/259 Turnpike Road (the Deerfoot Office Park). The force of the impact split the pole in two. When the pole fell, it brought down a pole it was connected to on the other side of Read the full article → from More details on last night’s Route 9 accident
Breaking: Accident closes Route 9 in both directions
I don’t have much detail on this yet, but word has it a car accident has closed both directions of Route 9 somewhere near Deerfoot Road. Apparently, the accident caused power lines to fall across both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Route 9. Westbound traffic is being diverted at Parkerville Road. I don’t know Read the full article → from Breaking: Accident closes Route 9 in both directions
Just in time for Easter, a sweet new shop
I went down to the post office last week and noticed a new shop in the plaza. CandiLicious, a gift and candy store, has been open for about three weeks. It’s owned by a husband and wife team from Hopkinton. They have candy, of course. And build-your-own bears. And a spot for birthday parties. CandiLicious Read the full article → from Just in time for Easter, a sweet new shop
Lightning strikes twice in Southborough
When it rains it pours. At least that was the case for the Southborough Fire Department last week – both literally and figuratively. The wild weather that rolled through on Friday led to calls for two apparent lightning strikes. Those calls, along with a couple other incidents, made for a busy week. Lightning strikes The Read the full article → from Lightning strikes twice in Southborough
The week in town government
Bartolini Builders will go before the Planning Board tonight to seek permits for three 3-story, 26,400-square-foot office buildings at 276, 278 and 280 Turnpike Road. If Google Maps is correct, 276-280 Turnpike Road is the undeveloped land on Route 9 eastbound just west of Deerfoot Road. Also tonight, the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee Read the full article → from The week in town government