During some scorching Southborough summers, I’ve been know to zig zag across the street while out on a walk to find the shadiest route possible. Needless to say, I haven’t had to do that much this summer. But on those few days this summer when shade has been desirable, the kids playing at Woodward have Read the full article → from Made in the shade at Woodward
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Are you a Southborough blogger?
Did you know I’m not the only blogger in town? Southborough residents blog about all sorts of things, from photography to parenting to community preservation. There are any number of interesting conversations happening, and I’d like to help you find them by putting together a list of Southborough-based blogs. If you’re a Southborough blogger, leave Read the full article → from Are you a Southborough blogger?
Cordaville Road building eyed for new police station
There’s been an interesting development in the ongoing saga over securing a new facility to house the police department. The Metrowest Daily News reports town officials last week toured the High Speed Video Inc. building at 150 Cordaville Road (map) which recently came on the market. (Fire Chief) Mauro and (Interim Police Chief) Moran also Read the full article → from Cordaville Road building eyed for new police station
Good day for a latte
This green guy was staying dry today by hanging out on the window at Starbucks. I think I heard him order a Decaf Double tall non-fat extra-dry cappuccino. Anyone know what it is? The picture makes it look ginormous, but the main body was maybe two inches long … not counting that sinister-looking tail thingy. Read the full article → from Good day for a latte
Welcome My Southborough sponsors
It probably comes as no surprise to you that I spend quite a bit of time working on this blog. And that’s okay. It’s a labor of love and I get a lot of satisfaction out of it. Now, satisfaction is nice and all, but do you know what else is nice? Cash. And so Read the full article → from Welcome My Southborough sponsors
How much is too much?
The latest My Southborough poll has to do with a topic that’s near and dear to my heart … the My Southborough blog. The thing I want to know is, how many posts is too many? Are you feeling inundated to the point that you can’t keep up with all the fabulous news about town? Read the full article → from How much is too much?
My Southborough is atwitter
Atwitter on Twitter, that is. All the cool kids are doing it. Sign up to follow the My Southborough Twitter feed here. Update: Governor Deval Patrick is now following me on Twitter … me and about 3,000 other people, but still! Read the full article → from My Southborough is atwitter
A new week, a new header
I thought it was time for something that screamed SPRING! in the header. Enjoy the magnolia blossoms. And in case you’re curious, you can check out all the past headers used on My Southborough. Read the full article → from A new week, a new header
A community of thousands
I don’t know about you, but I love it when the odometer on my car flips over to a number with lots of zeros — 10,000, 20,000, 30,000 — although the excitement tends to dim the further out of warranty I get. I recently got to experience the same excitement over this blog, minus the Read the full article → from A community of thousands
I’m not ignoring you, really
It recently came to my attention (thanks, Freddie!) that the the contact form on my About page wasn’t working. For the life of me I can’t figure out why, so I’ve taken it down for now and replaced it with a link to my email address. If you used the form to contact me, please Read the full article → from I’m not ignoring you, really
Southborough woman seriously injured in snowmobile accident
A Southborough woman was thrown from a snowmobile and seriously injured Saturday in Waterbury, VT. Sally Abdou, 22, was airlifted to a hospital with head injuries and facial fractures after the snowmobile she was riding on hit a tree. There’s no word on her current condition. Please keep Sally and her family in your thoughts. Read the full article → from Southborough woman seriously injured in snowmobile accident
Poll: Reality TV Southborough-style
It’s time for the next My Southborough poll! Board of Selectmen meetings will soon be broadcast on local access cable. Cable Access Facilitator Lou D’Amico tells me the the meetings will initially air on the Public channel (Charter channel 11 and Verizon channel 38), but will eventually move to the Government channel (Charter channel 12 Read the full article → from Poll: Reality TV Southborough-style
Fire department logs posted
Last week I asked you whether you wanted the fire department logs to be a weekly feature on My Southborough. Nine of you said yes and seven of you said no. That’s hardly overwhelming, but the aye’s have it. Since they take up a bunch of space, I’ve put them on a separate page where Read the full article → from Fire department logs posted
A winter walk at Breakneck Hill
We took a late afternoon walk on the Breakneck Hill conservation land on Saturday. The sky was blue when we left the house, but dark clouds quickly moved in, creating some moody scenes. The rolling hills make for a lovely winter walk, and the trails are well-trodden, so it’s easy to see the path. We Read the full article → from A winter walk at Breakneck Hill