The state is looking at using federal stimulus money to repave a large stretch of Route 9, but not the portion that runs through Southborough. The plan calls for resurfacing the roadway from the Southborough/Framingham border to the Natick/Wellesley line. What do you think? Is Southborough getting shortchanged by missing out on the repairs? Or Read the full article → from Plan to repave Route 9 doesn’t include Southborough
Library sponsors beginning genealogy workshop
Genealogy has been a popular topic this fall at the Southborough Library with the formation of the Genealogy Club. If you’ve been thinking about researching your family tree, consider signing up for the Beginner Genealogy Workshop being offered by the library on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. To register, stop by Read the full article → from Library sponsors beginning genealogy workshop
Kidder House spared the wrecking ball?
The future of the historic Kidder House at 66 Main Street (map) has been hanging in the balance for several years now. The estate was purchased by Fay School earlier this decade and was slated to be demolished as part of their expansion plans. But Fay recently told members of the Southborough Historical Commission that Read the full article → from Kidder House spared the wrecking ball?
Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
Representative Carolyn Dykema will be at Mauro’s Cafe on Friday from 10:15 to 11:15 am to meet with residents. All are welcome. Dykema represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3. If you’re not able to attend, you can contact Dykema’s office at (617) 722-2210 or at leah.robins@state.ma.us to set up a personal appointment. Read the full article → from Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
Look for your Scouting for Food donation bags on Saturday
Scouting for Food is one of my favorite donation drives of the year. I get to clean out a bit of space in my way overcrowded pantry, I get to benefit a good and local cause, and it’s just so darn easy to participate. There’s really no excuse not to. Boy and Girl Scouts will Read the full article → from Look for your Scouting for Food donation bags on Saturday
Livingston Taylor concert canceled
The Livingston Taylor concert scheduled for Saturday night has been canceled. No word on why, but the committee says they hope to reschedule for early 2010. The concert was to benefit the Friends of Southborough Youth Commission. If you need more information, contact Lidia at 508 787-1000 ext. 221. Read the full article → from Livingston Taylor concert canceled
Where the colors of fall live on
The foliage around town may be fading, but the magic lives on thanks to flickr. Here are some Southborough shots by flickr users dovetaildw and dude80cool that capture fall at its peak. Follow the links to see more of their photos. (All photos used with permission) Read the full article → from Where the colors of fall live on
An update on the Northboro Road bridge
Town Engineer John Woodsmall sent along an update on the Northboro Road bridge work. Sounds like everything is going according to plan. The entire bridge has been removed, though there is still some fencing and other demolition work that needs to be completed. The next step will be the adjustment and repair of the bridge Read the full article → from An update on the Northboro Road bridge
Southborough’s police chief will be named in two weeks
After several months of searching, selectmen will name Southborough’s permanent police chief at a meeting on November 17. The selectmen will interview the four finalists starting at 6:30 pm on Monday, November 16, with the finalist being named at the selectmen’s regularly-scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 17. Both meetings will be open to the public. Read the full article → from Southborough’s police chief will be named in two weeks
Media coverage for Bob Melican
Former Northborough-Southborough superintedent Bob Melican will be laid to rest today. Melican died last week at the age of 62 after a long illness. You can read his obituary here. For more on Melican’s career and life, be sure to read these articles: Former superintendent Melican helped many educators (Metrowest Daily News) Ex-school chief, 62, Read the full article → from Media coverage for Bob Melican
The week in government
Here are your meetings for the week Monday, November 2 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, November 3 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Youth Commission, 7:15 pm @ Conference Room, Fayville Hall Wednesday, November 4 Council on Aging, 7:00 pm @ Country Kitchen, Cordaville Hall Zoning Advisory Committee, 7:00 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in government
Happy Halloween, Southborough
From ghouls to gobblins, princesses to pirates, we’re bound to see it all at our doors on Saturday night. Send me your photos to post on the blog! A safe and fun Halloween to everyone. Read the full article → from Happy Halloween, Southborough
What to do with that extra sock, button, or string
A call for art supplies from the Southborough Arts Center: Do you have scrap fabric, buttons, yarn, lonely socks that don’t have a purpose? Paper, fiber, paints, and scissors all come in handy for our projects. We’d love to use them for our kids classes! Any extra art supplies you have lying around the house Read the full article → from What to do with that extra sock, button, or string
Learn about special education in our district
The Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host a talk on special education in the school district next Tuesday. It’s free and open to the public. Here are the details. Special Education in our Districts Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Location: Algonquin Regional High School, Rm. H221 (enter through Read the full article → from Learn about special education in our district