I’ve posted the latest logs from the fire department for your perusal. Some of you asked if I could post the police logs, as well. I looked into it, and while technically I could do it, there’s one problem: I’m lazy. Each week the fire department kindly emails me their logs, so there’s absolutely no Read the full article → from Latest fire logs and police logs … sort of
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Fill up on the cheap at Falconi Bros. today
This just in from my peeps on the street. Falconi Bros. is offering gas at $1.49 a gallon today. I checked, and the last time gas was that cheap in New England was July 2001, so get yourself to the pump! Falconi Bros. is located on Boston Road near the center of town. (map) Read the full article → from Fill up on the cheap at Falconi Bros. today
Keeping the Arts Center open
I’ll admit I have a soft spot in my heart for the building that houses the Southborough Arts Center — it’s where I went to kindergarten after all. Come to find out, I’m not the only one. “I view it as part of the town’s DNA,” Selectman Sal Giorlandino told a crowd of Arts Center Read the full article → from Keeping the Arts Center open
Southborough Unscheduled – tonight!
What will you do tonight? I can tell you what Southborough kids won’t be doing: homework. Or organized sports. Or any other school-scheduled activity. Tonight is the annual Southborough Unscheduled, a night where parents and kids take a break from a hectic life and enjoy some much-needed family time. The flyer says that in addition Read the full article → from Southborough Unscheduled – tonight!
A little help from our friends: Relying on mutual aid
(This is part 3 in a series of posts about the proposal for a new aerial ladder truck in Southborough. For more information, see the series introduction.) “We had to stand there and watch it burn.” That’s what Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said about a residential chimney fire his crew responded to late last Read the full article → from A little help from our friends: Relying on mutual aid
Pilgrim Church evacuated due to gas leak
Pilgrim Church was evacuated Tuesday morning after someone smelled natural gas. Kindergroup kids and parents were among those evacuated. Firefighters discovered a pilot light in the kitchen had gone out. NStar was called in and they recommended the stove be shut down until it could be cleaned. Firefighters monitored for explosive levels of natural gas, Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church evacuated due to gas leak
Board of Selectmen recap
It was an action-packed session at the Board of Selectmen meeting last night. The meeting lasted about 3-1/2 hours and I have 20 pages of notes (they’re small pages, but still). Bear with me as I fashion them into a collection of posts. Some topics you can expect to hear about: The Arts Center and Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen recap
Weather-related crash on Cordaville Road
Monday’s snow contributed to a crash on Cordaville Road (Route 85) near the entrance to the St. Mark’s Golf Course. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries when her car crashed into a guardrail. More pictures are available on the Southborough Fire Department website. Read the full article → from Weather-related crash on Cordaville Road
Public forum with Governor Patrick – tonight
I just got word from Rep. Carolyn Dykema’s office that Governor Deval Patrick will be in Natick tonight to talk transportation with Metrowest residents. In a town hall format, Governor Patrick will discuss his recently-announced transportation reforms and a proposed increase in the state fuel tax. Rep. Dykema (Southborough precincts 2 and 3) will also Read the full article → from Public forum with Governor Patrick – tonight
Does Southborough need an aerial ladder truck? What the numbers say
(This is part 2 in a series of posts about the proposal for a new aerial ladder truck in Southborough. For more information, see the series introduction.) Yesterday I explained why an aerial ladder truck is important in firefighting. Basically, when responding to a fire in a two-story or greater building, having an aerial ladder Read the full article → from Does Southborough need an aerial ladder truck? What the numbers say
Estate planning seminar
Southborough attorney Susan Grinblatas will present an estate planning seminar in the Southborough Library Meeting Room on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. Topics to be covered include: Wills Trusts Guardianship for Minor Children Durable Power of Attorney Advance Directive (“Living Will”) Health Care Proxy HIPPA Release Form Homestead Declaration Read the full article → from Estate planning seminar
Should we get rid of the Arts Center?
Advisory Committee member Al Hamilton has a plan to balance the budget, and it doesn’t revolve around layoffs or salary freezes or cuts to programs. What’s his magic bullet? Sell the Southborough Arts Center. Or Fayville Hall, or Fire Station 2, or the Cemetery Building, all of which he labels “money pits.” In a recent Read the full article → from Should we get rid of the Arts Center?
Why an aerial ladder truck is important, or Firefighting 101
(This is part 1 in a series of posts about the proposal for a new aerial ladder truck in Southborough. For more information, see the series introduction.) Back in the fall of 2007, Southborough was forced to retire its only aerial ladder truck after safety issues, including fraying cables in the hydraulic system and rotting Read the full article → from Why an aerial ladder truck is important, or Firefighting 101
Funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn
Dates and times for Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn’s wake, funeral, and memorial service have finally been set. His daughter Jessica Wrenn Still posted the following details on Facebook: Arrangements for my father are finally coming together. His wake will be held on Sunday, March 8th, at Britton-Wallace Funeral Home in Auburn, MA. It is Read the full article → from Funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn