Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
It’s hot out today. How are you staying cool?
You don’t need me to tell you it’s going to be another hot one today. The weather reports say Southborough will reach the mid-90’s today, but it will feel like triple digits. Read the full article → from It’s hot out today. How are you staying cool?
Deadline for affordable house on Parkerville nears
As the deadline for submitting an application for the affordable house at 209 Parkerville Road approaches — it’s July 9 — a group of town officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the house last week. Read the full article → from Deadline for affordable house on Parkerville nears
Southborough team plays in Cooperstown tournament
It’s already been a busy summer for the Southborough Storm youth baseball team. Last week they competed in a national tournament at Cooperstown, and this week they continue their drive toward the district title with a game tomorrow night at Mooney Field. Read the full article → from Southborough team plays in Cooperstown tournament
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southborough kids march in annual library parade
Yesterday was a lovely day for a parade, and local kids made the most of it as they marched in the annual Southborough Library Fourth of July Parade. Read the full article → from Southborough kids march in annual library parade
Committee recommends against new police station design
For the past several years, the Municipal Facilities Committee and others have been working on a plan to build a new police station. While a scheme has been developed for a new one-story building to replace the existing police station, the committee told selectmen on Tuesday night they don’t think the design will work. Read the full article → from Committee recommends against new police station design
Why flags continue to fly at half staff
President Obama has ordered flags across the nation to fly at half staff until sunset on Tuesday, July 6 in honor of Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia who died on Monday. The exception will be on July 4, when flags will fly at full staff. Read the full article → from Why flags continue to fly at half staff
Southborough residents invited to join McGovern campaign
Southborough residents are invited to get involved with the campaign to reelect U.S. Representative Jim McGovern. Read the full article → from Southborough residents invited to join McGovern campaign
Drowing in paper: A Southborough mom’s interesting experiment
Math worksheets, spelling lists, announcements, letters to parents, sports schedules, concert notices. Have you ever stopped to consider how much paper is sent home with your kids over the course of the school year? One Southborough mom did, and it inspired her to undertake a very interesting year-long project. Read the full article → from Drowing in paper: A Southborough mom’s interesting experiment
Finding fireworks and fun for the Fourth
In Southborough, we save our fireworks for Summer Nights in August. That means if you’re looking to celebrate the Fourth with a bang, you’ll have to make a bit of a trek. Read the full article → from Finding fireworks and fun for the Fourth
Town employees say they tried mediation in Pizzeria Uno incident
If you’re thoroughly sick of hearing about the Pizzeria Uno investigation — and I know many of you are — I suggest you read no further. But for those of you who have wondered why the town didn’t try a path like mediation before launching the 7-month investigation that cost the town at least $13K in legal bills, the Metrowest Daily News has the answer. Read the full article → from Town employees say they tried mediation in Pizzeria Uno incident
Good question: What are those black boxes?
Several eagle-eyed readers noticed some black boxes cropping up around town and wondered what they are. Guesses included controls for new traffic lights and utility boxes. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan for the real story. Read the full article → from Good question: What are those black boxes?
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week