Discovery of the beetle in previously unaffected Worcester neighborhoods have prompted officials to expand the regulated area eastward into parts of Shrewsbury. Click the image to view a larger version of the map. Read the full article → from The Asian longhorned beetle is moving this way
News
EMC resolves dispute with Westborough, now on to Southborough
The town of Westborough and EMC, Corp have resolved a dispute that had stood in the way of EMC’s proposed office park on the Southborough-Westborough town line. The Westborough Conservation Commission had rejected EMC’s original proposal because it did not provide enough detail about drainage and other aspects of environmental impact. The state Department of Read the full article → from EMC resolves dispute with Westborough, now on to Southborough
Southborough Board of Health offers Flu Clinics
Last week I posted about gearing up for flu season. The Southborough Board of Health is doing its part by offering two flu clinics in November, one for high risk residents and residents 65 and older, and one for all Southborough residents age 19 and older. Here are the details: Thursday, November 6, 2008 11:00AM Read the full article → from Southborough Board of Health offers Flu Clinics
Attorney for elderly tree huggers indicted
It’s been a mixed week for Christopher M. Uhl, an attorney from Southborough. First he’s in the news for representing three elderly women from Shrewsbury who were served with eviction notices after tying themselves to a crabapple tree slated to be cut down to make room for a dumpster in their housing complex. He’s doing Read the full article → from Attorney for elderly tree huggers indicted
Sports Friday (9/26)
Here’s how Algonquin teams fared this week: FOOTBALL Shepherd Hill 13, Algonquin 12 (more…) St. John’s 33, Algonquin 13 (more…) FIELD HOCKEY Algonquin 0, Wachusett 0 (more…) GOLF Algonquin 187, North Middlesex 211 (more…) Algonquin 195, North Middlesex 221 (more…) Algonquin 201, Milford 216 (more…) BOYS SOCCER Algonquin 7, Fitchburg 0 Algonquin 5, Milford 0 Read the full article → from Sports Friday (9/26)
Algonquin holds its own in MCAS results
The 2008 MCAS scores were released this week. You can go here for a complete list of results. Or here or here for local press coverage. I was curious how Algonquin fared relative to other schools in the area, and since it hurt my head to scan through the 800+ lines of data put forth Read the full article → from Algonquin holds its own in MCAS results
Get your magazine fix digitally thanks to Southborough company
New technology developed by a Southborough company lets you view magazines digitally. The new site called coverleaf.com, lets you browse a digital bookshelf, view the table of contents and excerpts of magazines, and then subscribe to view the entire magazine. You can manage digital or print subscriptions in one place — handy for someone who Read the full article → from Get your magazine fix digitally thanks to Southborough company
Odd connection to Manilla brouhaha
This news bit stretches from Southborough all the way to the Philippines. Maria Ana Consuelo (Jamby) Madrigal is a senator in Manilla, and the niece of the late billionaire Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal-Collantes. Apparently, Jamby Madrigal was left out of Chito’s will and she’s contesting it in court. Under contention as part of Chito’s estate is Read the full article → from Odd connection to Manilla brouhaha
Another break-in
Yesterday I posted about a break-in at Pilgrim Church. Today comes word of another break-in, this time at Red Barn Coffee Roasters on Route 9. The break-ins both happened sometime early Monday morning, but it’s unknown if they’re related. The burglars didn’t get much at Pilgrim. The theft at Red Barn netted an undisclosed amount Read the full article → from Another break-in
Algonquin football game moved to Thursday
Due to the possibility of inclement weather on Friday, the Algonquin football game against St. John’s has been moved to Thursday night, 7:00 pm at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Algonquin football game moved to Thursday
On the market (9/24)
Here’s the Soutbhorough real estate landscape for the week according to realtor.com. Number of homes: 71Lowest asking price: $209,900Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (9/24)
Get ready for flu season
Temperatures are getting cooler, leaves are starting to turn, and that means flu seasons is not far away. Time to get prepared. You’ll be able to get the flu vaccine in our area starting in October. See the Flu Shot Locator for details. Note that Eaton Apothecary in Southborough will be offering flu shots on Read the full article → from Get ready for flu season
Burglar breaks into Pilgrim Church, doesn’t get much
According to this story in the Metrowest Daily News, a burglar broke into Pilgrim Church on Sunday night and made off with a mere $7 in cash and a $25 Starbucks gift card. “If the person wanted coffee, we offer hot coffee every Sunday after our services,” said the Rev. Jon Wortmann. Collection money from Read the full article → from Burglar breaks into Pilgrim Church, doesn’t get much
Town House changes?
The Boston Globe reports on possible renovations to the Town House, to the tune of $200,000. The changes are being proposed by the Municipal Facilities Committee and include reconfiguring the space previously used by the Board of Health (which moved to the Senior Center) and changing the building entrance to make town offices easier to Read the full article → from Town House changes?