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
Children’s music program at the library on Thursday
Treat your toddler to a special music program at the library on Thursday. Southborough resident Dave Garden will present Music Together, a collection of songs and dance to engage the little ones. Dave performs in a variety of choirs throughout Central and Western Massachusetts including work with WPI Festival Chorus, Anna Maria, UMass Amherst and Read the full article → from Children’s music program at the library on Thursday
Development planned at Murphy sisters’ crash site
If you’ve driven down Northboro Road recently, you’ve probably noticed that trees on the south side of the road have been cleared, including those surrounding the site of the fatal Murphy sisters’ car accident. Since the crash four years ago that killed 17-year-old Shauna and 15-year-old Meghan Murphy, the site has stood as a makeshift Read the full article → from Development planned at Murphy sisters’ crash site
What the fire department has been up to this week
Tuesday 10/13/09 05:02 EMS call, Boston Road 08:00 Vehicle accident with injuries, Turnpike Road and Middle Road (North side) 23:15 EMS call, North Street Wednesday 10/14/09 13:39 EMS call, Newton Street Thursday 10/15/09 07:06 EMS call, Woodbury Road 07:28 Assist police or other agency, Turnpike Road and Breakneck Hill Road 09:22 EMS call, Meadow Lane Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to this week
A roundup of Halloween events in Southborough
Halloween decorations are popping up all over town. This Harry Potter-themed display on Parkerville Road south of Route 9 is one of my favorites (thanks for the tip, Sue!). If you’ve created a great display, or see one around town, send me photos. There are a number of opportunities for Halloween fun leading up to Read the full article → from A roundup of Halloween events in Southborough
In the media: Scout helping Southborough to ‘Be Prepared’
The Metrowest Daily News has a story about Michael Rea, a member of Southborough’s Boy Scout Troop 1, who is outfitting a mobile emergency response trailer as an Eagle Scout project. “I needed to come up with an Eagle project, and I didn’t want to build another walkway or trail,” Rea said. “Nothing against those, Read the full article → from In the media: Scout helping Southborough to ‘Be Prepared’
Trottier students collect supplies for war-ravaged Liberia
Trottier teacher and long-time Southborough resident Liz Henry sent along this information about an initiative to collected supplies for Liberia, a country recovering from a 15-year civil war. It’s a community effort, so read on to learn how you can help. From October 14 through 30, the Trottier community is conducting a collection drive for Read the full article → from Trottier students collect supplies for war-ravaged Liberia
Get started with genealogy at the Southborough Library
From the Southborough Library: The October meeting of the Southborough Public Library Genealogy Club will be held Thursday, October 29 at 7:00 pm at the Library, 25 Main Street in Southborough. Russell Horne, of the Southborough Historical Society, will present some basic instruction on getting started in Genealogy. Jane Cain, Library Director, will coordinate a Read the full article → from Get started with genealogy at the Southborough Library
Northboro Road bridge work delayed
The Northboro Road bridge work was supposed to begin today, but Town Engineer John Woodsmall said the work has been delayed because CSX is not able to provide railroad flagmen below the bridge until next week. The signs now say the bridge we be closed starting Sunday, October 25, but Woodsmall said it probably won’t Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge work delayed
Fayville site rejected for skateboard park
A vacant lot next to Fayville Hall on Central Street will not be home to a new skateboard park. At a Board of Selectmen meeting a few weeks ago, Recreation Department Head Doreen Ferguson presented the site as an option for the skate park, but selectmen unanimously opposed the idea citing safety concerns. “I thought Read the full article → from Fayville site rejected for skateboard park
Food allergy support group meets on Wednesday
From the Northborough/Southborough Food Allergy Support Group: Has your child been diagnosed with milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish or other food allergy? The Northborough/Southborough Food Allergy Support Group meets every other month during the school year. Our mission is to educate the community and raise awareness of food allergies. We offer Read the full article → from Food allergy support group meets on Wednesday
Demystify the college application process at the Southborough Library
From the Southborough Library: Wondering where to begin with your child’s college search? Need to know more about the financial aid process? The Southborough Library will host a presentation for parents and care givers to Demystify the College Search, at the Library, 25 Main Street, Southborough, on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:00 pm. Educational Consultant, Read the full article → from Demystify the college application process at the Southborough Library
The first snowball of the year
More like an ice ball, really. Read the full article → from The first snowball of the year
The week in government
Here are your meetings for the week. Monday, October 19 Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC), 5:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Cultural Arts Council, 7:15 pm @ Classroom, Arts Center Tuesday, October 20 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Read the full article → from The week in government