Neary school will switch from oil heat to natural gas in an effort to save money and become more energy efficient. The switch is expected to happen this fall. Read more about it in the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Neary goes natural, gas that is
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Sports Friday (9/12)
Here’s a roundup of how Algonquin teams fared this week. Compiled from MetroWest Daily News. VOLLEYBALL: Algonquin 3, Clinton 0Senior outside hitter Gwen Ngai had 18 service points, five aces and five digs to lead visiting Algonquin over Clinton in a non-league match, 25-4, 25-6, 25-11. Sophomore outside hitter Stephanie Hom (15 service points, 7 Read the full article → from Sports Friday (9/12)
On the market (9/10)
Here’s the Soutbhorough real estate landscape for the week according to realtor.com. Number of homes: 69Lowest asking price: $199,900Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (9/10)
Southborough resident’s discovery makes troops safer
While on tour in Iraq, Southborough native Jason Cox developed a technique for detecting improvised explosives that uses infrared imaging. The technique allows troops to identify roadside bombs from a safer distance. Cox was recently honored for his work with the US Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Read the full story in the Boston Read the full article → from Southborough resident’s discovery makes troops safer
Business notes: Protonex
I’m always surprised by how many business are headquartered in Southborough. One that was featured in the news recently is Protonex Technology Corporation on Northborough Road. They just got a $400K contract with the military to adapt their fuel cells to run on fuel types used by the military. Read more in the Worcester Business Read the full article → from Business notes: Protonex
Fay school construction photos
Every time I drive down Main Street, I crane my neck to check out the Fay school construction. From the Fay School website, here’s an inside look at what’s been going on. Read the full article → from Fay school construction photos
Oregon Rd. 40B comment deadline 9/20
Have thoughts on the proposed 40B development off Oregon Road? Comments are due to the Selectmen (email) by 9/20. For more background on the project, see this article from Wicked Local Southborough or this article from the Boston Globe Read the full article → from Oregon Rd. 40B comment deadline 9/20
Conservation report available on town website
Yesterday I wrote about a new conservation report that lists the top priorities for habitat conservation. Turns out the report is posted on the town website, so you can check it out for yourself. The series of maps is pretty interesting. If you’re having trouble locating the areas detailed on the maps (they don’t have Read the full article → from Conservation report available on town website
Increased demand at area food pantries
Did you know Southborough has a food pantry? Located at Pilgrim Church, the food pantry provides non-perishable food items to families who live or go to church in Southborough. According to their website, the food pantry currently serves serves 26 families and 13 singles, 39% of whom are children and 16% of whom are over Read the full article → from Increased demand at area food pantries
Conservation report sparks controversy
Controversy over commercial development in Southborough is nothing new, and here’s the latest. A new report by the Mass Audubon Society lists two EMC-owned properties as the highest-priority for town conservation efforts. Other properties on the list include land off Pine Hill Road owned by the Rousseau family, along with parcels owned by St. Mark’s Read the full article → from Conservation report sparks controversy
Southborough resident weighs in on Palin
Southborough resident Charlie Gadbois, who has a child with Down Syndrome, shared his thoughts on the Palin nomination with the Wall Street Journal: “Trig Palin already seems to have raised public awareness of many of those issues. Charlie Gadbois, a Southborough, Mass., home builder whose 11-year-old daughter, Marie, has Down syndrome, said he programmed his Read the full article → from Southborough resident weighs in on Palin
Sign up for fall/winter recreation
Day trips, sports for tots, horseback riding, yoga, fitness programs, and more. Check it all out in the fall/winter recreation schedule (PDF). More information and online registration at the Recreation website. Read the full article → from Sign up for fall/winter recreation
Sierra Club endorses Dykema
Voting green? The Sierra Club endorsed Carolyn Dykema for the 8th Middlesex seat in the state House of Representatives which includes Southborough Precincts 2 and 3. See the full story at Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Sierra Club endorses Dykema
Sports Friday (9/5)
Here’s a roundup of how our teams fared this week. Compiled from MetroWest Daily News. GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY: Algonquin 1, Shrewsbury 1Algonquin junior Nicole Bishop scored the game-tying goal with 10 minutes left as the Tomahawks battled Shrewsbury to a deadlock in a season-opening Mid-Wach A matchup. Shrewsbury led 1-0 at halftime before Bishop tied Read the full article → from Sports Friday (9/5)