A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Girls lacrosse league celebrates season
Above: The NSGL end-of-year party (contributed photo) A My Southborough reader sent in this report of the end-of-year celebration for the girls youth lacrosse league: The Northborough – Southborough Girls Lacrosse End of Year party was held June 7 at the Pavilion of Neary School in Southborough. The girls from grades 3-8 celebrated another great Read the full article → from Girls lacrosse league celebrates season
‘Grown Ups’ opens today – will you see it?
Above: Adam Sandler and Chris Rock filming in Southborough last year. The Massachusetts-filmed ‘Grown Ups’ is not getting particularly good reviews, but that may not matter to many Southborough fans. I mean, how often do you get to see our hometown on the big screen? The question is, will those opening clips of Pilgrim Church Read the full article → from ‘Grown Ups’ opens today – will you see it?
Southborough Library looking for temparary part-time assistant
The children’s room at the Southborough Library is a vibrant place, and surely a fun place to work. With children’s library assistant Jenn Low out on maternity leave, the library is looking for a little part-time help to fill the gap. This is a temporary 3 month position, effective July 1, 2010; 15-18 hours/wk. Provide Read the full article → from Southborough Library looking for temparary part-time assistant
Biz journal considers the future of Route 9
The Worcester Business Journal recently did an interesting piece on Route 9 and what the future might look like for “Metrowest’s main drag.” Here’s a snippet: And many say there’s room for even more expansion, much as it might seem like some sections of the corridor have bulged the boundaries of development. For instance, the Read the full article → from Biz journal considers the future of Route 9
Local theater company to present “The Sound of Music” at Trottier
Above: Southborough cast members of the Metrowest Family Theater’s production of The Sound of Music, from left to right: Lexi Ryan, Megan Christy, Karleigh Kebartas, and Amanda Christy. (Contributed photo) The Metrowest Family Theater will put on a production of “The Sound of Music” at Trottier Middle School on July 8-11. The show features over Read the full article → from Local theater company to present “The Sound of Music” at Trottier
Reminder: Inter-borough band concert tomorrow at Trottier
The Inter-Borough Band — a 55-piece community band made up of residents from Southborough and surrounding town with ages that range from 18 to 80 — will perform at Trottier on Friday at 7:30 pm. The show will feature a mix of swing, patriotic music, and music from movies like The Incredibles and Braveheart. Admission Read the full article → from Reminder: Inter-borough band concert tomorrow at Trottier
Southborough Food Pantry needs donations this summer
Donations to the Southborough Food Pantry tend to drop off in the summer months, but the needs of those in the community remain the same. Read the full article → from Southborough Food Pantry needs donations this summer
Unemployment rate unchanged in May
Southborough’s unemployment rate for May held steady at 6.7%, and the state rate remained unchanged at 9.1%. The national rate ticked down a fraction from 9.5% in April to 9.3% in May. Read the full article → from Unemployment rate unchanged in May
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Batter up! Southborough kids host backyard Wiffle ball tourney
I noticed several end-of-school parties as I drove about town yesterday, but none were quite as elaborate as the one staged at the Kolenda house on Blendon Woods Drive. Read the full article → from Batter up! Southborough kids host backyard Wiffle ball tourney
Did you feel the earth move? Canadian earthquake shakes Metrowest
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. just informed that a 5.5 Magnitude earthquake struck just outside of Ontario, Canada today at 1:41 pm. Effects were felt as far away — and as close to us — as Framingham. Read the full article → from Did you feel the earth move? Canadian earthquake shakes Metrowest
Good question: What’s the roadwork on Common Street for?
A My Southborough reader noticed crews tearing up a bit of Common Street between the library and the All Wars Memorial yesterday and wondered what was going on. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan, and here’s what she said Read the full article → from Good question: What’s the roadwork on Common Street for?
DPW wants your ideas for Southborough ‘eco-art’
Usually the Southborough Department of Public Works deals with tree stumps by sending them through the chipper, but for one tree stump, they have something different in mind, something a bit more artistic. Read the full article → from DPW wants your ideas for Southborough ‘eco-art’