Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. is asking residents to help with the clean up from yesterday’s storm by clearing snow away from fire hydrants so they can be found more easily in case of emergency. Read the full article → from Chief asks residents to adopt a fire hydrant
On Friday, January 14, 2011, the Town House will be closing at 11:00 a.m. for an employee appreciation luncheon. Read the full article → from Town House closing early tomorrow
Late last year former Municipal Facilities Committee member Nancy Vargas submitted at 240-page complaint to the town and to the attorney general’s office alleging misuse of funds and Open Meeting Law violations. Selectmen said this week that policy changes were made in response to the complaint. Read the full article → from Selectmen say they made policy changes in response to complaint
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Superintendent of Schools Charles Gobron said tonight he expects Southborough schools will start on time Thursday morning despite Wednesday’s heavy snow. Read the full article → from No cancellation or delay expected for Southborough schools on Thursday
As part of their annual fundraiser, Southborough Boy Scout Troop 1 gathered up and disposed of more than 150 Christmas trees last weekend. Read the full article → from Photos: Boy Scouts collect more than 150 Christmas trees
If your child is interested in attending Assabet next year, there are two upcoming opportunities to get a tour of the school. Read the full article → from Tours of Assabet offered to Southborough 8th graders
Flakes are still coming down in Southborough. As of about an hour ago, Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said an estimated 10-12 inches was on the ground, thanks in large part to a burst of heavy snowfall just before dawn. Read the full article → from Storm update: Lots of snow, but no major problems
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (1/4 – 1/10)
Here’s a list of what’s open and what’s not today. I’ll update throughout the day if/when information changes. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Storm closures and cancellations for Wednesday
This just in, Southborough schools will be closed tomorrow due to the storm. Read the full article → from Southborough schools closed tomorrow
Some call it The Brontasaurus. And with good reason. The machine helping to clear woodlands at the Beals Preserve can chew a tree down to the ground in a matter of about 60 seconds, leaving only a pile of woodchips. Read the full article → from A changing habitat at the Beals Preserve (with photos)
By now you’ve no doubt heard the forecasts, and from all accounts were in for a good bit of snow tomorrow. Southborough Emergency Management Director Neil Aspesi said a “classic nor’easter” could dump 12 to 16 inches of snow across the area. Read the full article → from ‘Classic nor’easter’ to hit Southborough on Wednesday
Some of you asked recently whether you’re allowed to use the community skating rink at Woodward during school hours. I checked with Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson, and the answer is you can. Read the full article → from Community skating rink schedule