Summer Nights 2010 — one of my favorite events of the year — is scheduled to take place on Sunday (rain date is Monday). I’ll be posting more information throughout the week, but here is some to get you started. Read the full article → from Get ready to celebrate Summer Nights on Sunday
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
The state Department of Transportation said yesterday that the brick-sized chunks of concrete that fell from a Massachusetts Turnpike overpass onto Cordaville Road Wednesday night does not mean the bridge is failing. Read the full article → from State says Mass Pike overpass is stucturally sound
This October, Algonquin will celebrate a special milestone when its very first graduating class celebrates its 50th reunion. Read the full article → from First Algonquin graduating class to celebrate its 50th reunion this fall
Here’s an interesting tidbit. According to data recently published by the Boston Globe, drivers in Southborough own some of the newest cars, trucks, and motorcycles in the state. Read the full article → from Drivers in Southborough prefer new cars
The town is hoping to break ground on a new septic system at Colonial Gardens this fall, assuming the bid process goes smoothly. State officials told the Board of Health this week that if the project doesn’t start by Thanksgiving, it will be delayed until April of next year. Read the full article → from In the media: Clock ticking on Southborough septic project
Southborough photographer Chris Wraight went to the annual hot air balloon festival in Hudson last weekend and sent in these beautiful shots. Read the full article → from Further afield: Hot air balloons in Hudson
Southborough Police last night closed a 1-mile stretch of Route 85 after “brick-sized” pieces of concrete fell from the Mass Pike overpass onto the roadway, reports the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Falling concrete closes portion of Route 85
Two candidates running as Independents in November’s state election will hold a joint meet-and-greet at Owen O’Leary’s on Tuesday, August 24. Read the full article → from Independent candidates to hold event next Tuesday
When it rains, it pours, and when it doesn’t, well, you have this summer. Our lack of rain prompted the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency last week to issue a drought advisory for much of central Massachusetts, including Southborough. Read the full article → from POLL: Drought advisory issued for our area – what are you doing to conserve?
The Metrowest Daily News reports today that a batch of cars in the Paramenter Road area were broken into on Monday night or Tuesday morning. Read the full article → from Rash of car break-ins hits Southborough neighborhood
Some Southborough Democrats will hold a fundraiser for Congressman Jim McGovern, who is seeking reelection this year. Read the full article → from Southborough fundraiser for Jim McGovern
The Gulbankian family went before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night seeking to resume operation of their machine shop. The Metrowest Daily News has this report. Read the full article → from Gulbankians cease and desist order overturned
Once again, it will be a busy week at the Southborough Library, with something for everyone from kids to teens to career-minded adults. Read the full article → from What’s going on at the Southborough Library this week