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
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Planning Board gives go-ahead to Fay Primary School project
The Goodnow House on Middle Road would be incorporated into the new Fay Primary School complex. In a special meeting last night, the Planning Board voted to approve the Fay Primary School project. If you’re having trouble keeping the Fay construction projects straight, this is the one on Middle Road that incorporates the existing Goodnow Read the full article → from Planning Board gives go-ahead to Fay Primary School project
Gobble Wobble results
Gobble Wobble participants starting their run at Trottier on Thanksgiving Day. (Photo published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette’s onthecommon.com) Results of the 2nd Annual Gobble Wobble have been posted. View the overall results, age group winners, or results for walkers. First to cross the finish line was Keiron Tumleton with a time of Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble results
Who needs the Food Network?
In the better late than never category comes a collection of Thanksgiving recipes created by Woodward second graders. My favorite? This one for pumpkin guts pie. A Delicious Recipe for: Pumpkin PieBy: Will and James Ingredients:1 bowl pumpkin guts3 C. cinnamon1 lb. of bread1 C. sugar1 C. sour cream Directions: First, cook pumpkin guts on Read the full article → from Who needs the Food Network?
Gift cards to help Southborough schools
With a little extra planning this holiday season, your gifts to family and friends can also be a gift to Southborough schools. A fundraising program offered by the Southborough Organization for Schools lets you purchase gift cards for national retailers to give as gifts or to use for your own holiday shopping. You purchase the Read the full article → from Gift cards to help Southborough schools
Algonquin football maybe not so thankful
Try as he might, Westborough High School’s Dave Orlando (right) can’t reel in Algonquin Regional High School’s Mike Vulcano. (Photo from the Community Advocate) The annual Algonquin-Westborough Thanksgiving Day matchup was pretty one-sided, and unfortunately, not in our favor. Algonquin lost the game 27-6. That increases Westborough’s overall series lead to 36-19-1. It also means Read the full article → from Algonquin football maybe not so thankful
This week in town government
Here’s a rundown of committee and department meetings scheduled for this week. Monday, December 1 Planning Board, 7:00 pm, Town House Hearing Room (agenda) Historical Commission, 7:00 pm, Historical Museum Tuesday, December 2 Emergency Planning & Management Committee, 10:00 am, Memorial Hall, Fire Station Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm, Town House Hearing Room (agenda) Wednesday, Read the full article → from This week in town government
Thanksgiving football: Algonquin vs. Westborough
Did you know the Thanksgiving Day matchup between Algonquin and Westborough has been going on for 55 years? I had no idea the rivalry extended back that far. Tomorrow’s game will be number 56. Overall, Westborough leads the series 35-19-1. Both teams have had tough seasons this year, but with a record of 4-6, Algonquin Read the full article → from Thanksgiving football: Algonquin vs. Westborough
Tidbits from Algonquin
Algonquin Regional High School senior Katie Campbell helps Neary School student Lily Scearbo decide if she wants a gift monogrammed for $1. A store was set up in the Southborough school’s gym where students learned about personal finance by using pretend debit and credit cards and mock checks to buy items. (Photo from the Metrowest Read the full article → from Tidbits from Algonquin
Fire Department ladder truck report available
Southborough’s only ladder truck is permanently out-of-commission, and the Fire Department is recommending the purchase of a replacement to the tune of nearly $1 million. A detailed report explaining why Southborough needs a ladder truck, what the purchase options are, and where the funding might come from has just been issued by the Aerial Ladder Read the full article → from Fire Department ladder truck report available
News from the Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen last night heard updates from the Board of Health and the Cable Committee. I’ll talk more about those updates in an upcoming post In other business, the selectmen took on an array of topics, including the following: Approved a request to move several utility poles near Fay School from the south Read the full article → from News from the Board of Selectmen
Register for youth lacrosse by 12/5
(Photo from NYSLA) Registration is open now through 12/5 for the Northborough-Southborough Youth Lacrosse Association’s spring 2009 season. Leagues are available for boys in grades 2 through 8. Practices start in March, with games beginning in April. For more information or to register, visit the NYSLA website. Update: There’s also a girls lacrosse organization in Read the full article → from Register for youth lacrosse by 12/5
Thanksgiving ecumenical service tonight
When I heard about the annual Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving happening this evening at St. Mark’s Church, the first thing I did was look up “ecumenical” in the dictionary. (The second thing I did was admit my ignorance on a blog read by all my neighbors. What was I thinking?) According to Merriam-Webster, ecumenical means Read the full article → from Thanksgiving ecumenical service tonight
Board of Selectmen agenda for tonight
The Board of Selectmen meet tonight. Here’s a look at their agenda: Transfer Station violation hearing Update from the Board of Health on future plans Update from the Cable Committee Southville Road Sidewalk Improvement Project Verizon New England, Inc. and Massachusetts Electric Company pole hearing – Main Street Nomination of the South Union School (currently Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen agenda for tonight