Three years ago this month, tragedy struck Southborough with the deaths of teenagers Shauna and Megan Murphy in a car accident. Tonight the Murphy Sisters Foundation and SADD present “The Drive to Save Lives,” an information session on safe driving practices, at 7 p.m. in the Algonquin auditorium. The presentation is the work of motivational Read the full article → from Murphy Sisters Foundation presents Drive to Save Lives – tonight
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On the market (10/22)
Do you ever drive down Presidential just to gawk at the homes? Now’s your chance to get a peek inside one of them. Here’s a video for 17 Presidential Drive posted on YouTube. The house is on the market for a cool $1.25 million. The numbers for this week: This week Last week #Homes on Read the full article → from On the market (10/22)
Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for 10/22
At its last meeting, the ZBA discussed environmental concerns around the proposed Woodland Meadows development at 84 Turnpike Rd. They decided to continue the hearing at a future meeting, and will determine when that meeting will be at their session tonight. In addition to Woodland Meadows, the ZBA will consider the following petitions: 3 Prentiss Read the full article → from Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for 10/22
Two weeks until election day, do you know who’s on the ballot?
I’m going to assume you know who the headliners are in the upcoming presidential election, but what about the state and regional contests? That’s a bit murkier, isn’t it? It gets even more difficult when you consider Southborough has three precincts that cross state congressional districts. So let me help break it down for you. Read the full article → from Two weeks until election day, do you know who’s on the ballot?
Algonquin bomb scare suspect is from Southborough
According to Metrowest Daily News, the juvenile suspect in yesterday’s bomb scare that evacuated Algonquin is from Southborough. Police have not released the suspect’s name. Northborough police intend to press charges against the teen who admited he was responsible for the hand-written note which he also said was a hoax. Related stories: Police say the Read the full article → from Algonquin bomb scare suspect is from Southborough
Board of Selectmen agenda for 10/21
The Board of Selectmen meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. Here’s what’s on their agenda: 6:30 p.m. Transfer Station Hearing – Rory Curtis6:45 p.m. Transfer Station Hearing – Jessica Seiders6:55 p.m. Appointment of part-time dispatchers7:00 p.m. Retirees Health Insurance discussion – Section 188:45 p.m. Revenue and Expend. Projections for FY 109:00 p.m. Facilities Committee – Cordaville Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen agenda for 10/21
More details on the Algonquin threat
Superintendent Charles Gobron sent an update to Algonquin parents this evening via the automated telephone system. Here’s what we’ve learned about the evacuation earlier today. Northborough police and fire investigators searched the building and found no “devices.” Southborough, Westborough, and state police aided the search. After further investigation, Northborough police determined the threat was a Read the full article → from More details on the Algonquin threat
Breaking: Algonquin students sent home after threat
Students at Algonquin were sent home shortly after 11 a.m. today in response to a written threat. Not many details are available at this point, but you can read what’s known in this article by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Update: More details here. Read the full article → from Breaking: Algonquin students sent home after threat
Southborough’s Gravestone Girls
Graveyard Girl Brenda Sullivan shows her group’s wares at Heritage Day in Southborough. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) Southborough residents Brenda Sullivan and Maggie White, who along with Melissa Anderson of Worcester, make art out of gravestone carvings, were profiled in a recent Metrowest Daily News article. The Gravestone Girls use a casting process to Read the full article → from Southborough’s Gravestone Girls
A fun way to help the Belties
Belties at Breakneck Hill Farm. (Photo from southboroughbelties.org) You’ve heard of swimming with the dolphins, how about running with the cows? You’ll have your chance to do just that at the first annual Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Cross Country Race and Fitness Walk on November 9th. (Okay, you won’t exactly get to run with the Read the full article → from A fun way to help the Belties
Conservation Commission cites concerns about Woodland Meadows
Woodland Meadows is a proposed 4-story, 40-unit condo complex at 84 Turnpike Rd. It’s a 40B, meaning certain zoning laws can be relaxed in return for a portion of the development being affordable housing. But at last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, the Southborough Conservation Commission urged the ZBA not to waive permits related Read the full article → from Conservation Commission cites concerns about Woodland Meadows
Saturday Soccer
How many scenes like this played out all over Southborough today? It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for it. … And in case you’re wondering, Southborough won the game 4-3 over Concord-Carlisle. Read the full article → from Saturday Soccer
Sports Friday (10/17)
Algonquin’s Eliot Tear (left) collides with Milford’s Jimmy Ney during Thursday’s game. (Metrowest Daily News) Friday, Oct. 10 Football: Algonquin 7, Marlborough 33 (more…) Girls volleyball: Algonquin 2, Wachusett 3 (more…) Saturday, Oct. 11 Boys Soccer: Algonquin 2, Wachusett 1 Girls Soccer: Algonquin 1, Wachusett 1 (more…) Tuesday, Oct. 14 Boys Soccer: Algonquin 4, Read the full article → from Sports Friday (10/17)
Hopkinton water plant controversy
Cedar Swamp. Photo from Cedar Swamp Conservation Trust. A proposed waste-water treatment plant in Hopkinton has the potential to impact Southborough. The town has received approval from local boards and the Department of Environmental Protection to build the plant on Fruit St., but local environmentalists have filed suit to block the project contending it would Read the full article → from Hopkinton water plant controversy