Run for the belties at the second annual Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Family Fun Run and Walk on Sunday, November 1. It’s a 4K race at the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Registration is $10 and all proceeds go to support Southborough’s beloved belties. There’s also a pie cow contest. Buy a square for $20 and Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Family Fun Run and Walk
Reminder: Halloween parade on Sunday
Southborough resident helps honor fallen Marine
Southborough resident Dan O’Rourke had two things in common with Cpl. Nicholas Xiarhos who died in Afghanistan earlier this summer: they both played football at Dennis-Yarmouth High School, and they both wore jersey #64. O’Rourke donned his #64 jersey at a tribute service to the fallen marine last weekend at Dennis-Yarmouth High School, where the Read the full article → from Southborough resident helps honor fallen Marine
Save the date: ARHS Ski Sale – 11/7
We’ve already had snow twice in October. Can full-blown winter be far behind? Refresh your winter sporting gear at the Algonquin Ski Sale on Saturday, November 7. They’ll have alpine, cross-country and snow board packages, along with ski jackets and pants, gloves, hats, after-ski boots, and more. All proceeds benefit the Algonquin Ski Team. The Read the full article → from Save the date: ARHS Ski Sale – 11/7
What to do with all those leaves
With the leaves starting to accumulate, it might be tempting to rake them all up into a pile and then light yourself a nice little bonfire. But that would be a bad idea. State regulations allow outside burning only between January 15 and May 1 each year, but even then you’re not allowed to burn Read the full article → from What to do with all those leaves
Wag The Dog to visit the Southborough Library
If you have a kid who is into The Wiggles, you won’t want to miss this event at the Southborough Library next week. Wags The Dog will visit the library next Wendesday, October 28, from 10:00 am to noon. There will be music, stories, and of course, lots of photo opportunities, so bring your camera. Read the full article → from Wag The Dog to visit the Southborough Library
Fire department members commended for storm preparedness work
Last month I told you that Southborough had earned status as a StormReady community, only the ninth in Massachusetts to meet the requirements. A ceremony at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen honored the work of Southborough Firefighter/EMT Neal Aspesi and Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. in achieving the certification. You can read more about the Read the full article → from Fire department members commended for storm preparedness work
Southborough unemployment rate highest in a long, long time
Southborough’s unemployment rate jumped a full point in September to 7.5%. I found data going back as far as 1990, and that’s the highest rate we’ve seen in all that time. The Boston Globe reports the Massachusetts unemployment rate for September was the highest since the 1970’s. Southborough wasn’t the only area town to see Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate highest in a long, long time
Get a discount on Halloween merchandise and help Algonquin athletes
In case you haven’t picked up all your Halloween supplies yet, here’s a nifty offer from the Algonquin Athletic Council: Through this Saturday (10/24), customers wearing Algonquin apparel or who present an Algonquin student ID will save 10% on their total purchase at the Halloween Outlet (540 West Boylston Street, Worcester). A portion of these Read the full article → from Get a discount on Halloween merchandise and help Algonquin athletes
On the market this week in Southborough
Here’s what’s new on the Southborough real estate scene this week. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market 40 Gilmore Road (map) – 7 room, 4 bed, 2 bath Colonial – $375,000 20 Meeting House Lane Unit: 20 (map) – 7 room, 2 Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Attack of the ladybugs
Wondering why there have been so many ladybugs flying around the past few days? Here’s the answer. Read the full article → from Attack of the ladybugs
Art you can wear: A fundraiser for the Southborough Cultural Arts Council
On Thursday night the Southborough Cultural Arts Council will hold a special event and sale at Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs in Westborough. Here are all the details: Join us for a unique shopping experience as Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs and the Southborough Cultural Arts Council join together to bring you a trunk show featuring the Read the full article → from Art you can wear: A fundraiser for the Southborough Cultural Arts Council
Construction on Cordaville park is underway
Construction began a few weeks ago on the Cordaville Triangle — the wedge-shaped parcel of land at the intersection of Cordaville and Southville Roads. The site is being converted into a neighborhood park. MBTA Triangle Committee member Nancy Vargas recently gave me a tour of the site and pointed out its various features. The park is Read the full article → from Construction on Cordaville park is underway
Selectmen tackle South Union School repair bill and civilian flaggers
I wasn’t at the Board of Selectmen meeting last night, but according to the recap in the Metrowest Daily News, I missed some action. Selectmen got worked up over a $9,000 change order request on the South Union School repair project, and ultimately denied the request: “I’ve got a big problem with this request,” Selectman Read the full article → from Selectmen tackle South Union School repair bill and civilian flaggers