Fire department logs for the week Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Small electrical fire at Town House ends Selectmen meeting early
Last night’s was one of the most exciting Board of Selectmen meetings I’ve been to in recent memory, but it had nothing to do with the agenda. Read the full article → from Small electrical fire at Town House ends Selectmen meeting early
Where to park for Summer Nights
If you’ll be driving and parking to attend Summer Nights on Sunday (5:00 pm at Neary School), or if you’ll be dropping off the kids and then picking them up afterward, here’s what you need to know. Read the full article → from Where to park for Summer Nights
ZBA to consider Gulbankian businesses again on Wednesday
The Gulbankian family will go before the Zoning Board of Appeals once again on Wednesday night. When they were in front of the board late last month, a capacity crowd turned out to argue both for and against the family’s businesses. Read the full article → from ZBA to consider Gulbankian businesses again on Wednesday
Second Southborough man charged in 2009 Hyannis murder
Ten months ago Southborough teen Christopher Manoloules was arrested on charges he murdered his uncle Aris Manoloules in a botched robbery attempt in Hyannis. Last Friday Southborough resident Treefon Manoloules — father of Christopher and brother of the victim — was also arrested on murder charges in the case. Read the full article → from Second Southborough man charged in 2009 Hyannis murder
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Wednesday is deadline to register to vote for primary election
The state primary election on September 14 will feature races for governor, attorney general, and our district representatives at both the state and national level. Read the full article → from Wednesday is deadline to register to vote for primary election
Van crashes into home on Southville Road
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports on an unusual accident on Southville Road on Saturday. Read the full article → from Van crashes into home on Southville Road
Get ready to celebrate Summer Nights on Sunday
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
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
State says Mass Pike overpass is stucturally sound
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
First Algonquin graduating class to celebrate its 50th reunion this fall
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
Drivers in Southborough prefer new cars
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
In the media: Clock ticking on Southborough septic project
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