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
Falling concrete closes portion of Route 85
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
Independent candidates to hold event next Tuesday
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
POLL: Drought advisory issued for our area – what are you doing to conserve?
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?
Rash of car break-ins hits Southborough neighborhood
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
Southborough fundraiser for Jim McGovern
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
Gulbankians cease and desist order overturned
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
What’s going on at the Southborough Library this week
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
Poll workers needed for state primary election
The state primary election is on September 14, and Southborough needs workers to help man the polls, particularly in Precinct 2. Read the full article → from Poll workers needed for state primary election
Southborough Rec offers field hockey clinic this week
Southborough Recreation is sponsoring a 3-day field hockey clinic for kids in grades four through six starting on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Southborough Rec offers field hockey clinic this week
Garfield House auction postponed until the fall
If you’re anything like me, you’re intensely curious about the fate of the Garfield House — the historic stone mansion on Main Street between Parkerville and Deerfoot Roads that was scheduled to be auctioned off tomorrow. Turns out we’ll all have to wait a bit longer to find out who the new owner will be. Read the full article → from Garfield House auction postponed until the fall
Gulbankians to appeal cease and desist order tonight
Back in June Building Inspector Dave Gusmini issued a cease and desist order against two of the business operated by the Gulbankian family on their Mt. Vickery Road property. Tonight the family will go before the Zoning Board of Appeals to appeal the order. Read the full article → from Gulbankians to appeal cease and desist order tonight
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
PHOTOS: Heron party at the reservoir
When I stopped by the reservoir off Middle Road earlier this week to take photos of the algae bloom, I got lucky. As I pulled up I saw four great blue herons hanging out by the water. I’ve seen one or maybe two herons from time to time at the reservoir, but never have I seen four at once. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Heron party at the reservoir