The Worcester Telegram & Gazette is reporting that a second car was involved in the accident on Soutville Road last week that killed a Framingham High student. The driver of the second car allegedly fled the scene. He will be was arraigned on vehicular homicide charges today. More in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Update: Read the full article → from Second car involved in fatal crash on Southville Road
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Going wireless on Main Street
I have to admit, I never paid much attention to the crisscross of wires above Main Street, they were just part of the landscape. But what if they weren’t? What if instead of telephone poles, the road was lined with trees, grass borders, and unobstructed sidewalks? That’s the vision the Main Street Council laid out Read the full article → from Going wireless on Main Street
Short list of Algonquin principal candidates expected next month
“People aren’t knocking down doors to be high school principals.” Even so, Superintendent Charles Gobron said the search committee tasked with finding a new Algonquin principal received about 20 resumes for the position. The committee is in the process of reviewing the resumes and scheduling interviews. They will present a short list of candidates to Read the full article → from Short list of Algonquin principal candidates expected next month
Winter parking ban in effect
With snow in the forecast on the ground, now seems like a good time to remind you that a winter parking ban is in effect. From December 1, 2008 through March 15, 2009, there is no overnight parking on any public way regardless of whether it’s snowing. Overnight means midnight to 6:00 am. During snowstorms, Read the full article → from Winter parking ban in effect
Holiday Arts Festival at Algonquin
The Algonquin orchestra and choirs, along with soloists and small ensembles will perform a holiday concert on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the Algonquin auditorium. The lobby outside the auditorium will be decorated with student art work. Read the full article → from Holiday Arts Festival at Algonquin
How you can help: Toy donation at the Fire Station
Colin Hartnett, with his brother Dustin and sister Grace, drop off toys at the Southborough Fire Department. (Photo courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department) (This is the latest in a series of posts about ways you can help those in need this holiday season.) All 8-year-old Colin Hartnett wanted for Christmas was toys. Sounds pretty Read the full article → from How you can help: Toy donation at the Fire Station
A chance for Southborough commuters to voice their opinions
You’ve been hearing about the proposed Mass Pike toll hike for weeks, and now it’s time to have your say. The Turnpike Authority will hold a public hearing in Framingham on Wednesday. Here are the details: Framingham Memorial Building (map) Nevins Hall 150 Concord Street Framingham, MA 01702 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A number Read the full article → from A chance for Southborough commuters to voice their opinions
Draft of the town warrant available
A draft of the fical year 2010 town warrant is posted on the Advisory Committee’s website. Town meeting isn’t until April, so I’m sure the warrant will go through significant revision between now and then. Still, it’s an interesting first peek. Some notable items include: Article 8: Building a new police station and demolishing the Read the full article → from Draft of the town warrant available
Fire damages house on Woodbury Road
A fire that began in a first-floor laundry room damaged a house at 27 Woodbury Road on Sunday. No injuries were reported and the house is still habitable. The fire was reported at around 6:30 pm on Sunday. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke in the house and a fire in the first-floor laundry room. Read the full article → from Fire damages house on Woodbury Road
The week in town government
It’s a busy week in town government. Of note is the Planning Board meeting on Monday which will feature a presentation on the feasibility of burying phone and electrical wires along Main Street. The board will also review a site plan for a proposed 8,000 square foot commercial development at 40 Southville Road. Here’s a Read the full article → from The week in town government
Rollover accident on Route 9
An SUV rolled over on Route 9 east at Woodland Road shortly after 4:00 pm on Saturday. Two occupants were taken to Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham with non-life-threatening injuries. When emergency crews arrived, one person was still inside the car, while another had already climbed out. Both were treated at the scene and then Read the full article → from Rollover accident on Route 9
High-speed chase ends in crash on Route 9
It was a wild – and dangerous – night on Route 9. According to the Metrowest Daily News, a man stole a car in Framingham after beating up the woman who owned it. That led to a high-speed chase along a very crowded Route 9 westbound from Framingham into Southborough. Details are sketchy, but apparently Read the full article → from High-speed chase ends in crash on Route 9
Flooded basements, downed power lines in Southborough
Flooding on Boston Road (photo courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department) While we didn’t get the ice that towns to our west did, the Fire Department stayed plenty busy today as a result of what we did get. The department responded to multiple calls about flooded basements and some downed power lines. Fire Chief John Read the full article → from Flooded basements, downed power lines in Southborough
Starting to thaw
The temperature is warming up (37 degrees at last check), and ice is starting to melt off the trees. I haven’t ventured out to survey the town, but there are branches down in my neighborhood. We’re estimated to have received several inches of rainfall which, judging by the state of my basement, sounds about right. Read the full article → from Starting to thaw