The thermometer at my house reads 21 degrees. That on it’s own is chilly enough, but factor in the wind and it’s downright bitter. According to weather.com, the wind is blowing at 18 mph. That makes for a wind chill of 6 degrees. And the forecast is for temperatures to continue to drop throughout the Read the full article → from Weather watch: It’s cold out there
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Southborough in the news
Quotes from stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. EMC to close facilities? “We’re evaluating our global real estate, and we probably have more real estate than we require.” —EMC spokesman Michael Gallant after the company announced a restructuring plan that includes cutting its Massachusetts-based workforce by 600. EMC currently has a Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
Got something to say? How to get in touch with your legislators
With all the focus on next week’s inauguration, it’s easy to forget we have all new representation closer to home. A new batch of legislators representing Southborough was sworn in on Beacon Hill last week, and all are new to their positions. I doubt anyone would disagree that our legislators have a tough road ahead Read the full article → from Got something to say? How to get in touch with your legislators
Yearly maintenance for fire trucks
Ladder 26 was permanently decommissioned in November 2007. (Photo from the Southborough Fire Department) After Saturday’s accident that claimed the life of a Boston firefighter, it’s no surprise that fire engine maintenance is in the spotlight. That accident has been blamed on faulty brakes. In November 2007, Southborough’s only aerial ladder truck — coincidentally named Read the full article → from Yearly maintenance for fire trucks
Get ready for a deep chill
As you’ve no doubt heard, we’re in for an arctic blast this week. Temperatures will begin to plummet on Wednesday, with wind chills potentially taking us into negative digits. The Southborough Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) passed along the following information on how to keep yourself safe during the extreme conditions. Type Hazards Actions Health Frostbite Read the full article → from Get ready for a deep chill
Southborough Police hope to purchase an SUV
Photo from the Southborough Police Department Every year the Southborough Police Department replaces two cruisers. This year they hope to replace one of them with an SUV. At an Advisory Committee meeting last night, Interim Chief Jane Moran explained that the regular cruisers have trouble navigating many town roads and driveways in the snow and Read the full article → from Southborough Police hope to purchase an SUV
A glimpse into the past
During the remodel of a home on Main Street, an interesting discovery was made. Between the walls was a bulletin from a St. Mark’s Church service from November 1948. The church posted it on their website, so you can have a look at the bulletin. It appears to be in remarkably good condition. Read the full article → from A glimpse into the past
Westborough to hold public hearing on EMC
The EMC project continues to roll on, despite the company’s recent announcement of layoffs and cost-cutting. The next step is a series of meetings with the Westborough Conservation Commission. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Forbes Municipal Building (map). The Westborough Conservation Commission once before rejected the EMC Read the full article → from Westborough to hold public hearing on EMC
The week in town government
The beginning of the week is jam-packed with committee meetings. The Advisory Committee is in full swing preparing for Town Meeting and will talk budgets and other items on Monday. Money will also be on the mind of school committee members on Wednesday where Superintendent Charles Gobron is expected to share a recommended FY2010 budget. Read the full article → from The week in town government
Algonquin sports wrap-up
Algonquin’s Emily Rutan competes on the balance beam during Thursday night’s meet with Marlborough. (Photo from the Metrowest Daily News) It was a winning week for Algonquin with a number of Southborough athletes leading the way, including gymnast Amanda Hubley; basketball players Theresa Logan, Samantha Friday, Liz Conti, Matt Feldman, and Matt McNulty; and wrestlers Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up
Girl Scouts selling cookies this weekend
When it comes to Girl Scout cookies, I seek immediate gratification, so while I ordered five boxes from our neighborhood Girl Scout this week, I’m not sure I can wait until they’re delivered. Fortunately, those clever Girl Scouts have me covered. Local troops will set up two cash-and-carry booths this weekend, one on Saturday at Read the full article → from Girl Scouts selling cookies this weekend
Icy roads cause problems during Wednesday’s commute
Turns out I wasn’t the only one to encounter icy roads in Southborough on Wednesday. Several cars found themselves off the road during the morning commute. No major injuries were reported. Here are some photos courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department. A three-vehicle crash on Framingham Road at the peak of the morning rush-hour. The Read the full article → from Icy roads cause problems during Wednesday’s commute
A Cold Stone to call your own
If the idea of ice cream appeals to you even on a chilly January day, then this might be the opportunity for you. The Cold Stone Creamery franchise at White’s Corner in Southborough is for sale by its corporate owners. For a cool $150,000 (plus $4,166 a month in rent), you could be the proud Read the full article → from A Cold Stone to call your own
A slippery drive last night
I left a Zoning Advisory Committee meeting last night (more on that in an upcoming post) to find my car — and the roads — coated in ice. My drive home from the Senior Center was a white-knuckled one. The main roads — Route 85 and Route 30 — were just wet, but the secondary Read the full article → from A slippery drive last night