In this year of H1N1 mania, we’re all trying to be on our best behavior when it comes to things like washing hands and covering up coughs and sneezes. The kids at Finn have some helpful – and gosh darn cute – reminders to help. Read the full article → from A musical ettiquette reminder from the kids at Finn
Wanted: Southborough’s most talented
It’s once again time to start thinking about the annual Southborough Rotary Talent Show. Auditions for this year’s show will be held on Thursday, January 28 and Monday, February 1 at the Trottier auditorium. The show itself is scheduled for Friday, March 5. Read the full article → from Wanted: Southborough’s most talented
Steeple Coffeehouse show on Saturday night
The Steeple Coffeehouse is offering a full lineup on Saturday night that organizers say will be “fun and inspiring.” Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse show on Saturday night
Senior Center newsletter available
The Senior Center newsletter for January/February is now available online (pdf). Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter available
Niva Boutique grand opening event this weekend
Visit Niva Boutique in the Town Center Plaza on Friday or Saturday for their grand opening celebration. Read the full article → from Niva Boutique grand opening event this weekend
Beading workshop at the Southborough Library next Tuesday
You crafters out there might be interested in this upcoming workshop at the library. Read the full article → from Beading workshop at the Southborough Library next Tuesday
Good question: Who’s responsible for traffic lights in town?
There have been a couple of questions on the blog recently about who controls the timing of traffic lights in town (see the open thread here). To find out, I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan. Read the full article → from Good question: Who’s responsible for traffic lights in town?
Reminder: Skating party on Saturday
If you haven’t made it out to the new skating rink at Fayville Field yet – or even if you have – Saturday will be a good day for a visit. The Friends of Southborough Recreation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and skating party to officially open the new community rink. Read the full article → from Reminder: Skating party on Saturday
On the market this week
What went on and off the real estate market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Southborough police ready for the snow with a new SUV
The Southborough Police have a new ride. Late last week, the police department took possession of a new Ford Explorer SUV. Funds for the vehicle, which cost $33K, were allocated by voters at annual town meeting last April. A second SUV was approved by voters at special town meeting last fall. Both SUVs will replace Read the full article → from Southborough police ready for the snow with a new SUV
Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees again on Saturday
A reminder that Boy Scout Troop 1 will collect and (resonsibly) dispose of Christmas trees again on Saturday. The service is a major fundraiser for the troop. Read the full article → from Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees again on Saturday
Still no resolution on Marlboro Road water issue
The DPW came to last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting prepared to present findings on the source of water that flows from Stephen Stanechewski’s property at 126 Marlboro Road out onto the roadway. Public officials say the water freezes on the road creating an unsafe condition for motorists. Read the full article → from Still no resolution on Marlboro Road water issue
Good question: Where do those Bonus Bucks go?
Yesterday I told you about the A+ Bonus Bucks program from Stop & Shop that lets you earn money for Southborough schools as you shop. Reader Heather asked how the schools plan to spend the money they get through the program. Good question. Read the full article → from Good question: Where do those Bonus Bucks go?
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for 12/29/09 through 01/04/10. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to