At their meeting last week the Board of Selectmen considered a number of important topics, from a 40B housing proposal, to the police department’s cruiser fleet, to finding a new fire chief. They also spent more time than you might imagine talking about a washer and dryer. Read the full article → from Selectmen nix purchase of washer and dryer for police station
Senior Center newsletter for September/October now posted
The bi-monthly Senior Center newsletter has now been posted. In it you’ll find information on how to participate in the Senior Center walking fitness challenge, a schedule of classes, and details on events like bingo, a Great American sing-a-long, movie matinees and more. Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter for September/October now posted
The week in governmnet (8/22 – 8/26)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in governmnet (8/22 – 8/26)
Obit: Priscilla (Bates) Mercurio – August 18, 2011
Priscilla (Bates) Mercurio, 86, of Bolton and formerly of Sudbury, died on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Emerson Hospital in Concord after a short illness. Read the full article → from Obit: Priscilla (Bates) Mercurio – August 18, 2011
Why flags are at half staff today: Saturday, August 20, 2011
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Specialist Nicholas P. Bernier. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Saturday, August 20, 2011
Is fishing in the Sudbury Reservoir any good?
Drive down Deerfoot, Parkerville, or Middle Roads during the summer and you’re sure to see at least one person casting their fishing line in the Sudbury Reservoir. Same goes for the causeways over Framingham and White Bagley Roads. There are no shortage of people fishing, but what exactly are they catching? Read the full article → from Is fishing in the Sudbury Reservoir any good?
Southborough considers going solar
A solar energy consultant told selectmen last week that through a special program for nonprofits, the town could save more than $26K a year by installing solar panels on a number of town buildings, all at no cost to the town. Read the full article → from Southborough considers going solar
The Town House flagpole: A brief history
A proposal by AT&T to replace the flagpole in front of the Town House with a much larger pole that can support additional cellular antennas has sparked criticism from town officials and residents alike. With its prominent placement on the Town Common, it’s no wonder so many of you care about how the pole looks. Read the full article → from The Town House flagpole: A brief history
Assabet Valley Mastersingers to hold open auditions in September
The Assabet Valley Mastersigners, a choral group with members from Southborough, Northborough, Marlborough, Hudson, Shrewsbury, Westborough and surrounding communities, will hold open rehearsals for new members in September. Read the full article → from Assabet Valley Mastersingers to hold open auditions in September
Obit: Carl Phillipo – August 18, 2011
Carl Phillipo, 68, of Westborough and formerly of Ashland and Fayville, died on Thursday, August 18, 2011 surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obit: Carl Phillipo – August 18, 2011
Southborough performers featured in two musicals on Friday
The Performing Arts Connection will present two musicals on Friday, and both feature performers from Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough performers featured in two musicals on Friday
Good question: Why do police officers leave their cruiser engines running?
We’ve been talking a lot about police cruisers on the blog this week, and several commenters asked why it is that police officers often leave the engine running when sitting idle in their cruisers, especially when the cost of gas is so high. Read the full article → from Good question: Why do police officers leave their cruiser engines running?
RMV suspends license of National Grid driver involved in fatal crash
A number of news agency are reporting that the Registry of Motor Vehicles has suspended the license of the National Grid manager who was driving the dump truck involved in last week’s fatal accident on Route 495 in Southborough. Read the full article → from RMV suspends license of National Grid driver involved in fatal crash
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week