We all know that parking along Main Street can be a problem. Cars are parked on the sidewalk forcing pedestrians into the street. Existing business like the Morris Funeral Home have precious little space to accommodate their needs. Selectmen said it’s a problem they agree needs to be solved, but not at the expense of Read the full article → from Selectmen consider how to handle parking along Main Street
What the fire department has been up to this week
Tuesday 10/20/09 11:52 EMS call, William Onthank Lane Wednesday 10/21/09 11:36 EMS call, Newton Street 16:56 Lock-out, Boston Road 18:52 Vehicle accident with injuries, Johnson Road and Main Street Thursday 10/22/09 07:40 Vehicle accident with injuries, Mass Pike East 10:19 EMS call, Newton Street 11:34 Mutual aid given, Cedar Street, Ashland 15:18 Alarm system activation Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to this week
Southborough wildlife: Waterfowl edition
I was taking shots of this swan cruising the reservoir off Parkerville Road: When this guy popped out of the brush: A heron, I think? He didn’t stick around long: Meanwhile, across the road, a gaggle of geese was loitering on someone’s lawn: Read the full article → from Southborough wildlife: Waterfowl edition
Two business along Route 9 broken into
Two Route 9 businesses — Town Line Rentals and Shrubs & Trees — were broken into on Friday night. The thief made off with about $50 from Town Line Rentals. The owner of Shrubs & Trees wouldn’t say if anything was taken. The businesses are both located on Route 9 east. The incidents are still under investigation. Read the full article → from Two business along Route 9 broken into
Growing up in Southborough: Memories and photos
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about this blog is the occasional story about what Southborough was like years ago. One keeper of such stories is Judith Bailey Keneman who grew up in Southborough in the 1950’s and 1960’s. She now lives in New Jersey. Judith and her family lived in the Kidder Estate, Read the full article → from Growing up in Southborough: Memories and photos
The yellow building goes to auction
It sat vacant for years as those of us in town speculated about what might become of it. Now the yellow Georgian-style building at the corner of Cordaville and Southville Roads will go up for auction on November 17. Read the full article → from The yellow building goes to auction
Reminder: Northoro Road bridge now closed
The Northboro Road bridge is now officially closed to traffic. I drove by today and barriers were up on both sides of the bridge and the site was crowded with crews working on replacing the structure which was deemed unsafe by MassHighway. You can find a detour map here. The bridge is scheduled to re-open Read the full article → from Reminder: Northoro Road bridge now closed
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
We haven’t done an open discussion thread for a few weeks, so seems like it’s about time. For those of you new to the blog, the open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Ask Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
RAP registration opens today
Registration opens today for RAP (Recreation After-School Program) Session 2. Programs start November 9 and are offered at all four Southborough schools — Finn, Woodward, Neary, and Trottier. You can view the offerings and find registation information on the Recreation Department website. Read the full article → from RAP registration opens today
Walgreens buys Eaton Apothecary
Walgreens has purchased Holliston-based Eaton Apothecary for $19M. Eaton has 12 Boston-area stores, including one in the Southborough Center plaza. Walgreens said it would keep “most” of the locations open after the deal closes, which is expected to happen in the next 90 days. You can read more about the deal in the Metrowest Daily Read the full article → from Walgreens buys Eaton Apothecary
Selectmen and Planning Board to consider Main Street plans
Parking or no parking. Sidewalks or no sidewalks. Trees and green space. Room for bike travel. Stone walls. All of these things and more were considered by a couple dozen residents last month at a public meeting to review options for a redesigned Main Street. The residents weighed in on a host of different plans Read the full article → from Selectmen and Planning Board to consider Main Street plans
Photos from yesterday’s Halloween Parade
Southborough kicked off Halloween week yesterday with the annual Southborough Firefighters Association Halloween Parade. The weather could not have been more perfect, and the kids could not have been any more adorable. See for yourself. Click a thumbnail below to view the images as a slideshow. Read the full article → from Photos from yesterday’s Halloween Parade
The week in government
There are all kinds of meetings this week. The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen will both be asked to make recommendations on plans for improving Main Street — more on this in a separate post later today. On Wednesday, the Zoning Board of Appeals will hear the latest on the proposed Woodland Meadows development. Monday, Read the full article → from The week in government
New at the Southborough Library
Here are some new selections for kids and adults at the Southborough Library. ADULT: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen A hilarious and moving memoir–in the spirit of Anne Lamott and Nora Ephron–about a woman who returns home to her close-knit Mennonite family after a personal crisis. (Library catalog | Amazon) And Another Read the full article → from New at the Southborough Library