As I posted earlier, the Senior Center is shipping off care packages to the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq and they’re looking for donations. Volunteers will be on hand at the Senior Center this weekend to accept your donations (Saturday 9-4 and Sunday 9-3). Not sure what the troops need? Check out this list: Food Read the full article → from Reminder: Senior Center collecting donations for the troops this weekend
News
I know chickens cross the road, but turtles?
From the police log for October 1: 4:58 p.m.- Police received a report of a large turtle blocking traffic in the middle of Central Street. Police responded and removed the turtle. Read the full article → from I know chickens cross the road, but turtles?
New Town House hours
Note that starting November 3, the Town House will have new hours. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm It’s a trial period with the new hours in effect until March 27, 2009. Read the full article → from New Town House hours
Algonquin students vie for National Merit Scholarships
Eighteen Algonquin students were selected by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as finalists or commended students based on their PSAT scores. Four of the 18 are semifinalists which means they’re in competition for scholarships to be awarded in 2009. The four are Charlie Chung, Grace Gohlke, Katherine Pieper and Helen Yang. The students were Read the full article → from Algonquin students vie for National Merit Scholarships
Seeking Project Friend participants
From Southborough Youth and Family Services: Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking for “Little Friends” to participate in this year’s Project Friend program. Your child will be paired with a “Big Friend,” a volunteer from Algonquin Regional High school, to form a friendship with and spend time with once a week in a supervised Read the full article → from Seeking Project Friend participants
More Fay expansion plans
Fay School is expanding in all directions. There’s the current construction of a new dorm on Main St. On the other side of campus, the school has proposed a new classroom building off Middle Rd. Fay presented a preliminary plan to the Board of Selectmen at their October 7 meeting. The new building would house Read the full article → from More Fay expansion plans
Your chance to get involved
Last week I blogged about employment opportunities offered by the town of Southborough. Perhaps you already have a job that you like and you’re more interested in volunteer opportunities. Well, you’re in luck because there are a number of vacancies on town committees. There’s something for everyone: Capital Budget Planning Committee (Moderator appt.) Field Driver Read the full article → from Your chance to get involved
Reminder: Lots of local government happenging tonight
The Sox have the night off, so take this opportunity to attend any one of the 4 different committee meetings happening in Southborough tonight. As for the Presidential Debate airing this evening, that’s what Tivo is for. Your options are: Habitat Protection Report Public Forum (7:00 pm at Cordaville Hall) Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee meeting Read the full article → from Reminder: Lots of local government happenging tonight
Neighbors in need
It goes without saying that Southborough is an affluent town. In 2005, the last year for which numbers are available, the average income in Southborough was about $170K. That’s 2.5 times the Mass average. From January to September 2008, the average selling price of a home in Southborough was $627K. Southborough has 1 luxury car Read the full article → from Neighbors in need
On the market (10/15)
You may have heard about Coldwell Banker’s 10-day sale to try to boost home sales in this sluggish market. Several houses in Southborough are taking part with temporarily reduced prices, like the one pictured above at 4 Prentiss St. for $899,000. The numbers for this week Number of homes on the market: 72 Lowest Read the full article → from On the market (10/15)
Last chance to register to vote!
Today is the last day to register to vote in the November 4th Presidential Election. The Town House will be open extended hours to help you out. Visit the Town Clerk’s office from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm today to register or change your party affiliation. Need more info on how to register? Click here. Read the full article → from Last chance to register to vote!
Gas prices continue to fall
Apparently, a gallon of regular at Falconi Bros. was down to $2.79 today. The Boston Globe reports the average in Massachusetts is $3.14 per gallon. Read the full article → from Gas prices continue to fall
Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss Woodland Meadows
At the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Wednesday (October 15), the board will discuss a proposed 40B development at 84 Turnpike Road (Rte 9) near Woodland Rd. Chapter 40B is intended to encourage affordable housing by relaxing certain zoning restrictions in exchange for a portion of the housing being offered at below-market prices. The Read the full article → from Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss Woodland Meadows
Public forum to discuss habitat protection report – 10/15
Last month I blogged about a Mass Audubon report that identified the top priorities for habitat preservation in Southborough. At the top of the list are parcels owned by EMC. Just last week EMC secured the approval of the Southborough Planning Board to develop their land into a 10-building office complex. You can view the Read the full article → from Public forum to discuss habitat protection report – 10/15