Some of you might remember the days way back when the Southborough Police Department had police dogs. These days when help of the 4-legged variety is needed, Southborough calls on the support of its neighbors. Read the full article → from Southborough police get some help from a 4-legged friend
CSX wants to assure area residents that its proposed chemical transfer station in Westborough will be safe, but Southborough Selectman John Rooney last night urged officials to look deeper and do their due diligence on the project. Read the full article → from Selectmen express concern, urge due diligence on CSX project
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Getting fit is a New Year’s goal for many of us. If it’s one of your resolutions, and if you’re looking for some extra motivation, consider Rotary’s Biggest Loser Fitness Program, which starts kicks off week. Read the full article → from You could be Northborough and Southborough’s ‘Biggest Loser’
Here’s your chance to grab a slice and chat with State Representative Carolyn Dykema. She’ll be at the Southborough House of Pizza (5 Main Street) on Friday, January 7 from noon to 1:00 pm, and invites Southborough residents to join her. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Friday
A couple of you emailed me to say Colony Market next to Dunkin’ Donuts in the Town Center Plaza had closed up shop. I did some asking around, and here’s what I found out. Read the full article → from Colony Market in Town Center Plaza has closed
Under new legislation, last week was the deadline for school districts to submit anti-bullying plans to the state. According to the state, 99% of districts and charter schools submitted plans by the deadline — including Northborough-Southborough. Read the full article → from School district submits anti-bullying plan
Both the state and national unemployment rates rose in November, but in Southborough our rate actually ticked down just a tiny bit. Read the full article → from November unemployment: Basically holding steady
A set of car keys were found on the main trail at the Beals Preserve yesterday. Read the full article → from Car keys found at Beals Preserve
One of my favorite things about this blog is the opportunity to share photos of the events and happenings around town — whether they’re ones I’ve taken myself or (better yet!) ones you’ve sent in. Here’s a look back at some of the big stories of 2010 as told through pictures. Read the full article → from A look back: The year in photos
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (1/3 – 1/9)
The Beals Preserve — a parcel of land nestled between Main Street and Red Gate Lane — typically sees its share of nature lovers and dog walkers. This week it will play host to some heavy machinery instead. Read the full article → from Beals Preserve closed this week as part of the forrest is cleared
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southborough may be a small town, but it’s anything but sleepy. This past year we saw a number of big stories in town – some good, some not so good. Here’s a look back at the stories that had us talking in 2010. Read the full article → from A look back: Southborough’s top stories of 2010