Southborough Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby last weekend. Cub Scout mom Laura Coldwell-Stewart was there and sent along some photos of the event. Read the full article → from Photos: Pinewood Derby
Our home prices are going up and our incomes are high suggests data
Readers pointed me to two interesting rankings by the Boston Globe this week. One ranking looked at the year-over-year increase in median home prices in Massachusetts communities, the other at median family incomes. In both Southborough ranked among the top. Read the full article → from Our home prices are going up and our incomes are high suggests data
School budget, financial fundamentals to be discussed on Monday night
The latest school budget — and in particular the question of whether to add back a teaching position — has been a hot topic on the blog this week. On Monday night, the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee will dig into some of the details as they meet to review the budget with the K-8 School Committee. Read the full article → from School budget, financial fundamentals to be discussed on Monday night
A reminder from the Southborough Fire Department to clear furnace vents
As the snow continues to pile up, the Southborough Fire Department sends along this important reminder. Read the full article → from A reminder from the Southborough Fire Department to clear furnace vents
Two library events on Saturday
The Southborough Public Library is hosting two events on Saturday, one for kids and one for adults. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Two library events on Saturday
Good question: Do I have to shovel the sidewalk in front of my house?
You shovel your front walk, you shovel out your driveway, and if you’re nice you shovel out a nearby fire hydrant LINK, but are you responsible for shoveling out the sidewalk in front of your home? A reader asked about that last week, so I in turn asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan. Read the full article → from Good question: Do I have to shovel the sidewalk in front of my house?
Decision reached on Gulbankians zoning issue, but not everyone is happy
The Zoning Board of Appeals last night voted to approve permits that will allow the Gulbankian family to continue operating a machine shop and bus terminal on their Mt. Vickery Road property, bring to resolution an issue that has drawn out for more than a year. Read the full article → from Decision reached on Gulbankians zoning issue, but not everyone is happy
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Schools in Southborough closed today
It’s another snow day for kids in Southborough today. Superintendent Charles Gobron made the call early this morning to close school “because of the intensity of the present snow storm and the dangerous driving conditions.” Read the full article → from Schools in Southborough closed today
Broken pipe causes water damage at Southborough post office
A sprinkler pipe in the ceiling of the Southborough post office froze and then burst yesterday, causing significant damage. Read the full article → from Broken pipe causes water damage at Southborough post office
Valentine stamping workshop for kids
Southborough Recreation is sponsoring a valentine workshop for kids in February. If you’re one of the first to register, you’ll get a special gift, so read on. Read the full article → from Valentine stamping workshop for kids
More snow on the way: Where are we going to put it?
Another major nor’easter has its sights set on southern New England. And with snow already piled up from past storms, many residents are no doubt wondering where this next batch — forecast at up to 12 inches — is going to go. Read the full article → from More snow on the way: Where are we going to put it?
School committee wants to add a teacher, town faces $1M budget shortfall
The school committee last night voted to increase their budget in the hopes of adding back a teaching position, while across town the Board of Selectmen learned the town is $1.1M short on balancing its budget. Read the full article → from School committee wants to add a teacher, town faces $1M budget shortfall
What the fire department has been up to (1/18 – 1/24)
Fire department logs for the week Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (1/18 – 1/24)