Did you drive by Fay School on Sunday and see a couple of guys with “Shame on Fay” signs? Here’s the scoop. The picketers were members of the Massachusetts Carpenters Union who were protesting the use of non-union carpenters for the construction of Fay’s new dorm on Main St. The first picketer I talked to Read the full article → from Protesters say shame on Fay
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Planning Board meeting agenda – 10/27
The Planning Board meets tonight and there are a number of public hearing items on their agenda: Bond Release – Summit/Farooq Ansari Continued Public Hearing – Site Plan Review/Fay School Athletic Fields Continued Public Hearing – Special Permit for Lower Impact Development/Fay School Athletic Fields Continued Public Hearing – Site Plan Review/Southborough Veterinary Clinic/78 Deerfoot Read the full article → from Planning Board meeting agenda – 10/27
Who’s on the ballot, updated
Last week I posted a list of candidates who will appear on ballots in Southborough on November 4th. Turns out I missed a couple of uncontested races. I’ve updated the list so it’s complete. Take a look. I also discovered some presidential candidates I didn’t know about. Baldwin? Barr? McKinney? Ring any bells? Presidential tickets Read the full article → from Who’s on the ballot, updated
Sports Friday (10/24)
Algonquin’s Carly Brown (12) battles Hudson’s Eric Santos for the ball. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) Friday, October 17 Football: Algonquin 26, Shrewsbury 34Girls Volleyball: Algonquin 0, Westborough 3 (more…) Girls Volleyball: Algonquin 0, Westborough 3 Saturday, October 18 Boy’s Soccer: Newton North 0, Algonquin 5 (more…) Girl’s Soccer: Hudson 1, Algonquin 5 (more…) Monday, Read the full article → from Sports Friday (10/24)
Presidential candidate to visit Southborough tomorrow!
No, it’s not Barack Obama. And, no, it’s not John McCain. It’s perennial candidate Ralph Nader. Nader is attempting to get in the Guinness Book of World Records on Saturday by making 21 campaign stops across Massachusetts, including one in Southborough. Nader will deliver a 10-minute speech tomorrow starting at 4:20 at Ben’s Deli on Read the full article → from Presidential candidate to visit Southborough tomorrow!
Quilt show this weekend at the Community House
I love quilts. I’ve even made a quilt or two in my time. But while making quilts is hard, looking at them is quite easy. And you’ll have the opportunity to practice your quilt peeping skills at the Community House this weekend where the works of the late Southborough resident Alice Deschamps will be on Read the full article → from Quilt show this weekend at the Community House
Southborough puppeteer celebrates milestone performance
Deborah Costine and Len Gerwick of The Gerwick Puppets show off their creations in Lenny’s Marlborough studio. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) I know Southborough residents have many talents, but I didn’t know puppeteer was one of them. Deborah Costine, a Southborough resident, has been making and performing with puppets for 34 years as half Read the full article → from Southborough puppeteer celebrates milestone performance
“You can never forget”
The death of Plainville teen Taylor Meyer who apparently drowned after a drinking party a week ago is drawing comparisons to towns who have faced similar tragedy, including Southborough. Here’s an excerpt from an article in yesterday’s Boston Globe: … The death of two Southborough sisters three years ago Friday, the day Meyer went missing, Read the full article → from “You can never forget”
New Commuter Rail service starts 10/27
The MBTA announced earlier this month it plans to add more trains to the Worcester-Boston line. Those new trains go into service on Monday. Here are schedule details for the new runs: Inbound Worcester Southborough South Station 4:45 am 5:16 am 6:31 am 6:05 am 6:33 am 7:46 am 4:30 pm 4:56 pm 6:05 pm Read the full article → from New Commuter Rail service starts 10/27
RAP registration starts today … or maybe tomorrow
According to the Recreation Department website, walk-in and online registration for Recreation After School Programs (RAP) begins “Friday, October 23.” Hmm. Does that mean today or tomorrow? A quick call to the Rec Department revealed the answer: registration starts today! The Fall RAP schedule runs November 10 through December 12. Programs are offered at Finn, Read the full article → from RAP registration starts today … or maybe tomorrow
Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 10/23
The Conservation Commission meets tonight at the Town House. They’ll review a notice of intent and a stormwater drainage permit from Fay School. Not sure if these relate to the ongoing construction on Main St. or the proposed project on Middle Rd. In addition to Fay, here are some other items on the agenda: 20 Read the full article → from Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 10/23
Westborough conservation commission expands authority, may impact EMC project
EMC’s plan to build a 10-building complex on 445 acres on the Westborough-Southborough line may have been approved by the Southborough Planning Board, but it still needs the okay of both the Southborough and Westborough conservations commissions. In a special town meeting last night, Westborough voters approved a wetlands protection article that will give their Read the full article → from Westborough conservation commission expands authority, may impact EMC project
Southborough may face budget shortfall in 2010
Early numbers suggest the Southborough budget for 2010 could be in the red by $400,00 to $1 million. At its meeting last night, the Board of Selectmen discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and said current services could be cut by 4-7%. The board asked departments to submit 2010 budgets with no new Read the full article → from Southborough may face budget shortfall in 2010
Police say the Algonquin evacuation went well
Appearing before the Northborough Board of Selectmen last night, Northborough Police Chief Mark K. Leahy said he was pleased with how the evacuation of Algonquin went earlier this week. Chief Leahy credited good communication among all who responded to the threat, which included personnel from Southborough. More in this article from the Worcester Telegram & Read the full article → from Police say the Algonquin evacuation went well