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
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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
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