I posted previously about the soccer equipment drive sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 2784 and Southborough Youth Soccer to benefit Grassroots Soccer. This article in the Metrowest Daily News offers some more details. In particular, the Girl Scouts are looking for uniform shirts, shorts, socks, cleats and soccer balls in good condition. SYSA recently replaced Read the full article → from What to do with that old soccer gear
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Sad news from Fairview Drive
A 44-year-old man apparently committed suicide in a home on Fairview Dr. Sunday. Two police officers who responded to a call for help by a neighbor were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. The house is owned by Boston radio DJ John Garabedian who was not home at the time. More from the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Sad news from Fairview Drive
Seniors support the troops
The Southborough Senior Center is collecting care package donations for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. More than 400 care packages containing personal grooming items (for men and women), Halloween candy, socks, magazines, and other items will be shipped to troops later this month. Drop your donations off at the Senior Center by October 14. Read the full article → from Seniors support the troops
An upside to the economic downturn
Word has gotten around that Falconi Bros. on Boston Rd. has the cheapest gas in town. When I drove by this evening, cars were lined up 5 deep. Falconi is in the neighborhood of $2.94 for a gallon of regular. By comparison, the Mobile on Rte. 9 at Oak Hill Rd. is $3.15. Read the full article → from An upside to the economic downturn
Free car washes today and tomorrow
Choice Car Wash on Rte. 30 (155 Boston Rd.) is holding their grand opening this weekend and is offering free car washes today from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and tomorrow from noon to 3:00 pm. There are also contests, prizes, and giveaways. Read the full article → from Free car washes today and tomorrow
Sports Friday (10/10)
Friday, Oct 3Football: Algonquin 28, Burncoat 0 (more and more…)Boys Soccer: ALGONQUIN 4, NORTH MIDDLESEX 0 (more…)Girls Volleyball: Algonquin 3, Hudson 1 (more…) Monday, Oct 6Field Hockey: Nashoba at AlgonquinGolf: Nashoba 221, Algonquin 203 (more…)Boys Cross Country: Fitchburg 48, Algonquin 15 (more…) Tuesday, Oct 7Boys Soccer: Leominster 2, Algonquin 7 (more…)Girls Soccer: Algonquin 4, Leominster Read the full article → from Sports Friday (10/10)
Southborough nonprofit helping kids smile
Here’s a nice story about a Southborough-based nonprofit that provides birthday gifts to area children. The Smiling Kids organization, founded in 2003 by Southborough residents Karen and Bob Sommers, has distributed 3,000 gifts this year to children who otherwise might go without on their birthday. Want to help? Host your own Party with a Read the full article → from Southborough nonprofit helping kids smile
Would you like fries with that?
Woburn is offering drive-up voter registration on Saturday. How cool is that? Read the full article → from Would you like fries with that?
How to pay for a new fire truck?
That was the question before the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night. Southborough’s only ladder truck is out of commission and the Fire Department has recommended the purchase of a new aerial truck to the tune of $900K. But how to pay for it? The selectmen felt the chance of a $900K truck passing at Read the full article → from How to pay for a new fire truck?
EMC plan approved
The Planning Board on Monday night approved EMC’s plan to build a 10-building office and research complex on 445-acres off Rte. 9. The decision caps more than 2 years of back-and-forth between the town and EMC over the project. As part of the construction project, changes will be made to Rte 9 and its connector Read the full article → from EMC plan approved
The town of Southborough is hiring
Everyone says government jobs are cushy. I’m not sure if that’s actually true, but here’s your chance to find out. The town is currently looking to fill the following positions: Facilities Manager (job description): Technical and supervisory work in the maintenance and repair of 10 town buildings (excluding school properties). Open until filled. Library Director* Read the full article → from The town of Southborough is hiring
Financial help available for Southborough residents in need
We all know the economy is tough right now. If you’re a Southborough resident who needs some financial assistance, you have options. The Southborough Trust Fund Commission is looking to give out as much as $15,000 in grants to help residents pay home heating, oil, medical, or other one-time expenses. To apply for a grant, Read the full article → from Financial help available for Southborough residents in need
International walk to school day
Today was International Walk to School Day, a nationwide event that promotes physical activity for kids, green commuting, and safety. Towns across the country sponsored events like walk to school parades, “walking school buses,” walkability checklists, and classroom activities. Forty-nine Massachusetts towns participated, but not Southborough or any surrounding towns. My daughter is barely walking, Read the full article → from International walk to school day
Planning Board met with EMC and decided … what?
On Monday night the Planning Board met with EMC officials to discuss 16 conditions attached to EMC’s proposed 445-acre development on the Southborough-Westborough line. This is the latest in a series of discussions about the project. In August, Southborough rejected the project because they didn’t have time to review last-minute details provided by EMC. EMC Read the full article → from Planning Board met with EMC and decided … what?