“It’s a very prudent budget.” That’s what Secretary Paul Gaffney had to say about the preliminary numbers presented by Superintendent Charles Gobron at last night’s Southborough School Committee meeting. Below level serviceEarlier this year, the Board of Selectmen asked Southborough departments to submit level-service budgets. Level service doesn’t mean a 0% increase, it means providing Read the full article → from School committee gets a peek at FY2010 budget
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When a tree falls in Southborough
Apparently a whole lot of people hear about it. This was in the papers and on TV, so you probably already know that a 100-foot pine tree fell on a house at 15 Reservoir Drive. Thankfully, no one was hurt, although four people were in the house at the time, including two young girls sleeping Read the full article → from When a tree falls in Southborough
How you can help: Holiday Giving Program
(This is the first in a series of posts about ways you can help those in need this holiday season.) “It’s hard to be a kid who needs in Southborough.” That from a woman who should know. As director of Southborough Youth & Family Services, Laurie Sugarman-Whittier has worked closely with Southborough kids and families Read the full article → from How you can help: Holiday Giving Program
A rough week for Southborough commuters
Do you take the commuter rail to work? If so, chances are good you’re having a frustrating week. Here’s a recap of the delays and cancellations riders on the Framingham/Worcester line have faced so far this week: Monday, 12/08Delayed 30 minutes: P508 train scheduled to leave Southborough at 7:23 am Tuesday, 12/09Cancelled: P508 train scheduled Read the full article → from A rough week for Southborough commuters
Power outage resource from National Grid
We lost power this morning for about 30 minutes. Afterwards, when I was poking around National Grid’s website, I came across their storm center. It shows you a list of all known outages in their service area. At the time of this post, there are nearly 1,400 customers in Worcester County who are without power, Read the full article → from Power outage resource from National Grid
Speed was a factor in fatal crash on Southville Road
Police have concluded that speed was a factor in the accident that claimed the life of a Framingham High student on Monday night, and that comes as no surprise to those who live along Southville Road. “It’s a terrible tragedy, but it solidifies our long time issue with the speeding traffic along Southville Road,” said Read the full article → from Speed was a factor in fatal crash on Southville Road
News quotes for the week
Assabet Valley’s Nick Johnson carries for a long gain in the fourth quarter that set up the game-winning touchdown in the Div. 3A Super Bowl against Easthamptom at Worcester State College Sunday, Dec. 7. (Photo from the Metrowest Daily News) Some tidbits from Southborough stories in the media this week. “We had to do it. Read the full article → from News quotes for the week
Southville Road crash victim identified as Framingham High student
Multiple news sources are reporting the fatality in last night’s car crash on Southville Road was a Framingham High School student. Jamoan James, 18, died when the car he was riding in crashed into some trees. The car was registered to him, but it’s not clear if he was driving. Two other Framingham residents, ages Read the full article → from Southville Road crash victim identified as Framingham High student
Fatal car accident on Southville Road
One person is dead and other is missing after a car crashed into some trees in front of 17 Southville Road last night. Southborough Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the one-car accident at 11:18 pm. Two occupants were extricated using the Jaws of Life. One was transported to UMass Medical Center and one to Read the full article → from Fatal car accident on Southville Road
Why paying $4 for parking at the commuter rail might be worth it
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
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