Because when you find out your train is 30 minutes late and it’s 9 degrees outside, at least you have a warm car to go wait in. On a related note, the Metrowest Daily News reports the owner of Fitzgerald’s General Store across the tracks from the station plans to rent out 80 parking spots Read the full article → from Why paying $4 for parking at the commuter rail might be worth it
News
A message of thanks from the Webber family
A letter of appreciation from Southborough Police Chief William Webber’s widow Kathy was published recently in the Daily News Tribune. “His loss devastates us all; however, as he looks down on us from above, we are comforted by the overwhelming amount of love, prayers, support, thoughtfulness and the kind words from so many people. No Read the full article → from A message of thanks from the Webber family
Clarification on school budgets
Last week I posted a story about school budgets for FY2010. Superintendent Charles Gobron presented budget numbers at the Northborough School Committee meeting. I indicated in my post that the budget was for the entire school district, but I’ve since learned (thanks, Mom!) that’s not the case. Here’s how the budget process works. There are Read the full article → from Clarification on school budgets
The week in town government
The week in town government Here’s a rundown of committee and department meetings scheduled for this week. Monday, December 8MBTA Triangle Committee meeting, 6:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town HouseAdvisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Senior Center, 9 Cordaville Road (agenda) Tuesday, December 9Board of Library Trustees, 5:00 pm @ Meeting Room, LibraryYouth Commission, 6:45 pm Read the full article → from The week in town government
Girls youth lacrosse registration and information night
Open registration for the 2009 girls youth lacrosse season begins on Monday (12/8). If you’d like to learn more about the program, attend the Information Night on Monday from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Algonquin cafeteria where you can speak with the board, try on uniforms, order apparel, and get your questions answered. Read the full article → from Girls youth lacrosse registration and information night
Southborough’s pet food pantry
The Southborough Food Pantry has always accepted canned soup and pasta and powdered milk, but now they also accept … Milk Bones. The Southborough Pet Food Pantry, founded by Southborough Police Officer Meredith Lobur and operated in partnership with the Southborough Food Pantry, aims to help families in need who have pets through donations of Read the full article → from Southborough’s pet food pantry
Bridge over Sudbury River to be replaced … eventually
The Rte 85 bridge that crosses the Sudbury River on the border between Southborough and Hopkinton is on a list of nearly 200 bridges that will be replaced or repaired over the next few years. The work is part of an 8-year $3 billion plan to improve the condition of bridges across the state. The Read the full article → from Bridge over Sudbury River to be replaced … eventually
Town to take a closer look at energy use
The Board of Selectmen last week approved the formation of a new Energy Management Committee whose charter is to help the town use energy more efficiently and reduce costs. As lots of area towns take a closer look at how they use energy, this seems like a good move. Committee members include Town Administrator Jean Read the full article → from Town to take a closer look at energy use
Southborough Open Land Foundation looking for members
Southborough’s open spaces are part of its charm. Whether they’re large parcels like Chestnut Hill Farm or smaller ones like a 1-acre plot abutting the Arts Center, open spaces give us places to hike and spot wildlife, and they give us room to breathe. If you care about open land in Southborough, consider joining the Read the full article → from Southborough Open Land Foundation looking for members
Southborough in the news
Freddie Gillespie, a Sudbury River Watershed Organization volunteer, collecting test samples in Southborough last year. (photo from the Boston Globe) Some quotes from Southborough-related stories in the news. “We don’t have any specific concern. We’re being prudent. We’re being proactive, looking at what other communities are doing.” -Ashland Police Chief Scott Rohmer about a proposed Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
Coffee crisis! Dunkin’ Donuts in Southborough closing … temporarily
If you’re a regular of the Dunkin’ Donuts in the Town Center plaza, you’ll need to find someplace else to get your daily fix. Rather cryptic signs in the windows of the DD say the store will be closing soon “to better serve you.” The signs don’t say how we’ll be better served or even Read the full article → from Coffee crisis! Dunkin’ Donuts in Southborough closing … temporarily
Interim police chief appointed
The Board of Selectmen last night unanimously voted to appoint Jane Moran interim police chief in the wake of Police Chief William Webber’s death last month. Interim Chief Moran will assume “all the duties and responsibilities of police chief until further action by the Board,” Chairman Bill Boland said. “We congratulate you and know you’ll Read the full article → from Interim police chief appointed
Toy donation at the Fire Department
The Southborough Fire Department is sponsoring a toy drive this holiday season. Drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Fire Department now through December 17th. Toys will be distributed to families in need through Southborough Youth and Family Services and the Framingham Salvation Army. Read the full article → from Toy donation at the Fire Department
The historic South Union School
Did you know the South Union School (now the Arts Center) used to house a branch of the local library? Or that it was built in 1912 by well-known architects Cooper and Bailey who built a number of area schools in the early 1900’s? Or that it’s an example of Classical Revival architecture? The Southborough Read the full article → from The historic South Union School