At a public hearing on Monday night, Town Planner Vera Kolias outlined the statutory steps the town would need to go through to get utility lines along Main Street buried undergound, and that road likely leads to a vote at the special town meeting next fall. But one big piece that’s missing right now is Read the full article → from Cost estimates for Main Street undergounding still unknown
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Break-in at Red Barn Coffee
I heard a rumor that Red Barn Coffee was broken into this week, so I stopped by the Police Department to check it out. Turns out it’s true. Officer James DeLuca told me the report came in around 6:00 am on Monday morning. The burglar pried open a side door to get in. The good Read the full article → from Break-in at Red Barn Coffee
It’s official: Hollywood may, or may not, be coming to Southborough
Columbia Pictures wants to film part of an Adam Sandler comedy in Southborough, and they went before the Board of Selectmen last night to ask for permission. They didn’t get it, but they didn’t get rejected either. In May the movie company wants to set up a 5-day shoot inside and outside Pilgrim Church. The Read the full article → from It’s official: Hollywood may, or may not, be coming to Southborough
Sports safety summit this weekend
Fay School and the Southborough Recreation Department are joining together to offer a sports safety summit on Saturday. The summit will focus on four sport-related subjects: Brain Injury & Concussions in Youth Sports Youth Sports Injuries and Why a Child is Not a Small Adult Lightening Safety and Emergency Planning Sports Roundtable: MRSA, Energy Drinks Read the full article → from Sports safety summit this weekend
Change to tonight’s BOS agenda
Just a note in case you’re planning on attending tonight’s Board of Selectmen meeting. The executive session originally scheduled for 6:30 pm was cancelled, so everything in the agenda will shift up by about 40 minutes. Plan accordingly. Read the full article → from Change to tonight’s BOS agenda
NECC donates $120K to ladder truck fund
Town Administrator Jean Kitchen told me last night that the New England Center for Children donated $120K toward the purchase of a new ladder truck. The donation will be paid out over ten years. Add the NECC donation to the $100K contributed by St. Mark’s and the $100K (ish) raised at the Fire Ball, and Read the full article → from NECC donates $120K to ladder truck fund
Sign up for the Finn March Madness Run/Walk
If you haven’t registered yet for the Finn March Madness Run/Walk taking place this weekend, there’s still time. Sign up online by Friday at 5:00 and get a free t-shirt. You can also register on Saturday before the race, but it will cost you $5 more. Proceeds benefit Finn School. Babysitting is available during the Read the full article → from Sign up for the Finn March Madness Run/Walk
Two indicted in fatal Southville Road crash
For those of you following the story of the crash on Southville Road last December that killed Framingham High student Jamoan James, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports two people were indicted on murder, assault and other charges last week. One of the indicted was the driver of a second car that allegedly rammed the Read the full article → from Two indicted in fatal Southville Road crash
Last day to register to vote for Town Meeting
Tuesday is your last chance to register to vote in time for the Town Meeting in April and town election in May. Only registered voters are allowed to vote at Town Meeting. The Town Clerk’s office at the Town House will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Tuesday to get you registered. Read the full article → from Last day to register to vote for Town Meeting
This week: A focus on Main Street
Last week it was all about the ladder truck and the police station. This week, attention turns to Main Street. There are two public hearings scheduled for this week. The first at the Planning Board on Monday night will be about the undergrounding of utility wires along Main Street. The second on Wednesday night at Read the full article → from This week: A focus on Main Street
The week in town government
Here’s your list of meetings for the week. Of note is a public meeting at the Planning Board on Monday night about the project to bury utility lines along Main Street. And on Tuesday, selectmen will interview four candidates for the position of building inspector. Also interesting on the selectmen’s agenda is an item at Read the full article → from The week in town government
Seals in Southborough?
As you drive around town this weekend, keep your eyes on the reservoir and your camera at the ready. A Marlborough couple reported seeing a seal — that’s right, a seal — in the reservoir off Route 85 just north of Route 9 yesterday. The sighting is unconfirmed and a rep from the New England Read the full article → from Seals in Southborough?
What to do this weekend: Spring cleaning edition
The calendar may say it’s spring, but it’s still too chilly to fling open the windows and let the fresh air in. But it’s never too early to start your spring cleaning. Here are some opportunities designed to get you inspired to clean out those closets. Bargain Box accepting clothing: Starting Monday, the Bargain Box Read the full article → from What to do this weekend: Spring cleaning edition
Pansies for the Chief
It’s the first day of spring. What a perfect day to talk about pansies, particularly ones for a good cause. The Pancreatic Cancer Alliance holds the Pansies For Progress fundraiser each year to raise money for the fight against pancreatic cancer. This year you can purchase pansies in memory of Southborough Police Chief William Webber Read the full article → from Pansies for the Chief