Eaton Apothecary in the Town Center Plaza on Cordaville Road was burglarized early on Saturday morning. Read the full article → from Break-in at Eaton Apothecary
What the fire department has been up to this week
The Southborough Fire Department got good news this week in the form of nearly $60K in federal stimulus money to put toward staffing. Keep reading to find out how they plan to use it. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to this week
What’s open and what’s not this week in Southborough
Here’s a list of what’s open and what’s closed around town over the Thanksgiving holiday, from the Transfer Station to the Library to the Senior Center. Read the full article → from What’s open and what’s not this week in Southborough
Southborough’s budget outlook for next year ‘bleak’
If you thought this year was a tough one for municipal budgets, get ready for what might be coming next year. At a meeting earlier this month, selectmen expressed concern about how things are shaping up. “It’s safe to say we won’t have any more money this year than last,” Selectman Bill Boland said. Read the full article → from Southborough’s budget outlook for next year ‘bleak’
Pop Warner team takes Super Bowl title, cheerleaders win regional competition
The Algonquin girls soccer team isn’t the only local team celebrating a championship this week. Both the Northborough-Southborough Pop Warner Midget football team and the Midget cheerleading team made big news this week. Read the full article → from Pop Warner team takes Super Bowl title, cheerleaders win regional competition
Northboro Road bridge work continues on schedule
I asked Town Engineer John Woodsmall for an update on the Northboro Road bridge work. Keep reading to find out what he had to say. Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge work continues on schedule
Thanksgiving football: Algonquin vs. Westborough
The Thanksgiving Day rivalry between Algonquin and Westborough stretches back more than five decades. On Thursday they’ll meet for the 57th year. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving football: Algonquin vs. Westborough
Initial phase of the Triangle Park nears completion
Most of the hardscaping in the new Triangle park at the corner of Southville and Cordaville Roads is in place as the first phase of work nears completion. Keep reading for photos and a progress report. Read the full article → from Initial phase of the Triangle Park nears completion
St. Mark’s open for skating this weekend
The St. Mark’s ice rink will be open for public skating this weekend. There are times for both free skate and for those who want to brush up on their hockey skills. Note that sticks/pucks are not allowed during the open skate times. Keep reading for the schedule. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s open for skating this weekend
Regional school committee votes to put assessment compromise before voters again
For two years now the towns of Northborough and Southborough have been at odds about how to assess debt payments for the Algonquin building project. A compromise plan put forward by the Regional School Committee was overwhelmingly rejected by Southborough voters at town meeting last April. At their meeting last week, the school committee decided Read the full article → from Regional school committee votes to put assessment compromise before voters again
The week in government
With the holiday on Thursday, it’s a light meeting schedule this week. The Board of Selectmen will meet on Tuesday to do goal setting for fiscal year 2010. They’ll also accept PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) donations from Harvard and the New England Center for Children. Monday, November 23 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, November Read the full article → from The week in government
Algonquin girls win the state championship
The Algonquin girls soccer team captured their first-ever state championship yesterday, beating out nationally-ranked Acton-Boxborough by a score of 1-0. Southborough’s Sam Friday scored the only goal. Southborough resident Chris Wraight was at the game and took these photos. Click on any of the thumbnails to enlarge and view as a slideshow. Read more about Read the full article → from Algonquin girls win the state championship
What’s new at the Southborough Library
New for the adults this week is a holiday tale by Wally Lamb, something scary by Stephen King, and the latest release by Norah Jones. For the kids, it’s stories about a helpful tractor, an adventure in Atlantis, and a secret science alliance. Read the full article → from What’s new at the Southborough Library
Southborough’s historic places: The Community House
Did you know the Community House once boasted a bowling alley? Learn more in the first of a series of posts on Southborough’s historic places. Read the full article → from Southborough’s historic places: The Community House