The Metrowest Daily News reported earlier this month that the town stands to lose more than $12,000 in permitting fees on the planned Woodland Meadows 40B project as a result of a mediation agreement between the town and developer Robert Heavey. Read the full article → from MWDN: 40B condo compromise to cost Southborough
The week in government (9/12 – 9-16)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/12 – 9-16)
Remembering
Church bells at St. Mark’s and Pilgrim Church ring at 8:46 am on September 11, 2011 in remembrance of the moment Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center ten years earlier. Read the full article → from Remembering
A timeline of 9/11 events in Southborough
On Sunday Southborough will remember the 9/11 attacks through public ceremonies, bell ringing, music, and public service. Here’s a timeline of events. Read the full article → from A timeline of 9/11 events in Southborough
Reminder: Southborough author signing books at Tatnuck on Saturday
Earlier this summer Southborough resident Ann Port published her first novel, It’s All In The Title, and on Saturday she’ll be signing copies of the book at Tatnuck Bookseller in Westborough. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough author signing books at Tatnuck on Saturday
Sign up for Girl Scouts at a recruiting event on September 13
Last week the Cub Scouts held a recruiting event to sign up new scouts, and next week it will be the Girl Scout’s turn. Here’s the info. Read the full article → from Sign up for Girl Scouts at a recruiting event on September 13
Southborough fire chief to retire on September 18
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. will wrap up his 38-year tenure with the Southborough Fire Department in just over a week, as the Board of Selectmen last night accepted his letter of resignation effective September 18. Read the full article → from Southborough fire chief to retire on September 18
Algonquin and Assabet football kicks off tonight
Tonight marks the starts of the high school football season, and now that the rain has finally ended, it should be a perfect night to catch a game. Read the full article → from Algonquin and Assabet football kicks off tonight
Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, Sept. 9, 2011
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Petty Officer Kreon Rado. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, Sept. 9, 2011
Obit: Louis J. Young – September 6, 2011
Westborough: Louis J. Young, 68, died peacefully under the care and comfort of his family at his residence in Westborough following a courageous battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obit: Louis J. Young – September 6, 2011
Emergency responders say long hours just part of the job during Tropical Storm Irene
During the height of Tropical Storm Irene last week, Southborough firefighters Chris Dano and Ken Strong worked 34 hours straight responding to calls of trees and wires down and flooded basements. When not out on the road, which was most of the time, they dozed on army cots at Southborough’s spare Station 2, more garage than fire station. They subsisted on donuts and coffee. But both say they wouldn’t have had it any other way. Read the full article → from Emergency responders say long hours just part of the job during Tropical Storm Irene
Breaking news: Southborough Summer Nights rescheduled to September 30
Director of Recreation Doreen Ferguson just announced that Southborough Summer Nights has been rescheduled to Friday, September 30. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough Summer Nights rescheduled to September 30
Fay School to feature Paralympian at speaker series next week
On Thursday, September 15, Fay School will host a screening of the documentary film One Revolution, which tells the story of paraplegic Chris Waddell’s climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro using a specially designed hand cycle. Waddell will be at the screening and will speak beforehand. Read the full article → from Fay School to feature Paralympian at speaker series next week
Temple Beth Am invites Southborough residents to open house on Sunday
Temple Beth Am asked me to pass along this invitation to all Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Temple Beth Am invites Southborough residents to open house on Sunday