Deborah Costine and Len Gerwick of The Gerwick Puppets show off their creations in Lenny’s Marlborough studio. (Photo from Metrowest Daily News) I know Southborough residents have many talents, but I didn’t know puppeteer was one of them. Deborah Costine, a Southborough resident, has been making and performing with puppets for 34 years as half Read the full article → from Southborough puppeteer celebrates milestone performance
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“You can never forget”
The death of Plainville teen Taylor Meyer who apparently drowned after a drinking party a week ago is drawing comparisons to towns who have faced similar tragedy, including Southborough. Here’s an excerpt from an article in yesterday’s Boston Globe: … The death of two Southborough sisters three years ago Friday, the day Meyer went missing, Read the full article → from “You can never forget”
New Commuter Rail service starts 10/27
The MBTA announced earlier this month it plans to add more trains to the Worcester-Boston line. Those new trains go into service on Monday. Here are schedule details for the new runs: Inbound Worcester Southborough South Station 4:45 am 5:16 am 6:31 am 6:05 am 6:33 am 7:46 am 4:30 pm 4:56 pm 6:05 pm Read the full article → from New Commuter Rail service starts 10/27
RAP registration starts today … or maybe tomorrow
According to the Recreation Department website, walk-in and online registration for Recreation After School Programs (RAP) begins “Friday, October 23.” Hmm. Does that mean today or tomorrow? A quick call to the Rec Department revealed the answer: registration starts today! The Fall RAP schedule runs November 10 through December 12. Programs are offered at Finn, Read the full article → from RAP registration starts today … or maybe tomorrow
Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 10/23
The Conservation Commission meets tonight at the Town House. They’ll review a notice of intent and a stormwater drainage permit from Fay School. Not sure if these relate to the ongoing construction on Main St. or the proposed project on Middle Rd. In addition to Fay, here are some other items on the agenda: 20 Read the full article → from Conservation Commission meeting agenda – 10/23
Westborough conservation commission expands authority, may impact EMC project
EMC’s plan to build a 10-building complex on 445 acres on the Westborough-Southborough line may have been approved by the Southborough Planning Board, but it still needs the okay of both the Southborough and Westborough conservations commissions. In a special town meeting last night, Westborough voters approved a wetlands protection article that will give their Read the full article → from Westborough conservation commission expands authority, may impact EMC project
Southborough may face budget shortfall in 2010
Early numbers suggest the Southborough budget for 2010 could be in the red by $400,00 to $1 million. At its meeting last night, the Board of Selectmen discussed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year and said current services could be cut by 4-7%. The board asked departments to submit 2010 budgets with no new Read the full article → from Southborough may face budget shortfall in 2010
Police say the Algonquin evacuation went well
Appearing before the Northborough Board of Selectmen last night, Northborough Police Chief Mark K. Leahy said he was pleased with how the evacuation of Algonquin went earlier this week. Chief Leahy credited good communication among all who responded to the threat, which included personnel from Southborough. More in this article from the Worcester Telegram & Read the full article → from Police say the Algonquin evacuation went well
Murphy Sisters Foundation presents Drive to Save Lives – tonight
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
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