CSX will go before the Board of Selectmen in Westborough tomorrow to continue the discussion about their proposed Transflo chemical transfer station off Flanders Road just over the Southborough border. Read the full article → from CSX public hearing in Westborough continues on Tuesday
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/11 – 7/15)
Every year I’m amazed and enchanted by the mushrooms that sprout up in our yard. Last week my daughter and I went on a mushroom hunt, camera in hand. Here is the result. Read the full article → from Photos: More of the fungus among us
The Southborough Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) are collecting goods and monetary donations for Massachusetts tornado victims, and the last day to donate is Sunday, July 10. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough CERT/MRC collecting donations for tornado victims
The Metrowest Daily News yesterday had a touching story about Southborough resident Chris Pierce and his 13-year-old daughter Olivia. Chris will be riding in the annual Pan Mass Challenge for the first time next month in honor of Olivia, a cancer survivor. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough girl inspires her dad to Challenge himself
Southborough-based Sevcon, Inc. recently announced it will provide the motor control technology for a novel new vehicle — an electric three-seater mini bus to be manufactured in Europe. Read the full article → from Southborough company to provide technology for new electric mini-bus
Donations to the Southborough Food Pantry typically decline in the summer months, but that doesn’t mean the need is any less. In fact, food pantry volunteers report it’s been a busy season and their supplies are getting low. Read the full article → from Donations needed for the Southborough Food Pantry
Southborough is blessed with some talented residents. The Boston Globe recently caught up with a couple of them, historical painter Warren Prosperi and his wife and collaborator Lucia. The result is a fascinating piece on their latest work, a painting that depicts a pivot moment in the Battle of Bunker Hill – the battle’s first casualty. Read the full article → from Boston Globe profiles Southborough artists
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Sergeant Matthew Gallagher who was killed in Iraq late last month. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, July 7
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
The Southborough Library will host a concert with local musician David Polansky on Thursday, July 7. The performance titled “One World, Many Songs” will begin at 2:00 pm. Read the full article → from Children’s concert at the Southborough Library on Thursday
Want your budding golfer to get a bit more time on the course along with some quality instruction? Stonybrook Golf Course in Southborough is offering 3-day golf camps for kids ages 5 through 13 in August. Read the full article → from Stonybrook Golf Course accepting registation for golf camps in August
Last summer kids participating in the Southborough Library’s summer reading program tore through more than 4,000 books. This year the library is hoping they’ll devour even more. Read the full article → from Southborough Library encourages summer reading
I wasn’t able to attend last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, but the Metrowest Daily News reports the board approved $7300 for a consultant to help in the search for a new fire chief to replace current Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. who will retire in September. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen hire consultant for chief search