If it’s arts and crafts you like, you’ll be thrilled about the offerings in Southborough this weekend. On Sunday it’s a holiday art sale and open studio on Chestnut Hill Road. On Saturday, local artisans will gather at the Community House for Holiday Gifts on the Common. Local crafters and artisans, including Southborough’s own Judy Read the full article → from A weekend of arts and crafts in Southborough
Save the date for Santa Day, sponsors needed
As is his custom, Santa Claus will swoop into Southborough via helicopter on Saturday, December 5. So mark the date and start making your list. He’ll arrive at 12:00 pm on St. Mark’s field, and then head over to the Community House for pictures with the kids. There will be crafts, holiday music, and refreshments Read the full article → from Save the date for Santa Day, sponsors needed
Algonquin soccer teams win division titles, head to state semifinals tonight
I have to admit I haven’t been paying much attention to Algonquin sports this fall, but good thing Kim over at Northboro News has been. She points out that both the boys and girls soccer teams captured the Central Mass Division 1 title on Monday. Both had been ranked as underdogs. For the boys, it’s Read the full article → from Algonquin soccer teams win division titles, head to state semifinals tonight
What the fire department has been up to
Tuesday 11/10/09 09:33 Gas leak, Marlboro Road and Sears Road 21:54 Mutual aid given, Joanne Drive, Ashland Wednesday 11/11/09 01:59 EMS call, Jericho Hill Road Thursday 11/12/09 15:03 EMS call, John Street 15:20 EMS call, Newton Street 20:35 Unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire, Overlook Drive Friday 11/13/09 18:53 EMS call, Southville Road Saturday 11/14/09 Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Selectmen unanimously pick Jane Moran to be Southborough’s new police chief
“Should the Board of Selectmen retain Jane Moran as leader of the Southborough Police Department? That is the question,” Chairman Sal Giorlandino told the crowd at the Town House waiting to hear who would become the next police chief. When all was said and done last night, the selectmen decided the answer was “yes” and Read the full article → from Selectmen unanimously pick Jane Moran to be Southborough’s new police chief
Jane Moran appointed new police chief
The Board of Selectmen has unanimously appointed Interim Chief Jane Moran as Southborough’s new permanent chief of police. The decision tonight comes just over a year after Police Chief William Webber died of cancer. Selectman Bill Boland initially recommended Framingham Lt. Paul Shastany for the position, but in the end threw his support behind Moran Read the full article → from Jane Moran appointed new police chief
Holiday gift sale and open studio on Sunday
The opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts continues this weekend with a holiday gift sale at the home studio of Chestnut Hill Road resident Pamela Esty. Artists from Southborough and surrounding towns will gather to show and sell their work. The event will feature painted tiles, ceramics, carvings, art shelves, bead art, scarves, children’s books, photography, Read the full article → from Holiday gift sale and open studio on Sunday
Are you missing a camera?
A camera was found in the Town House Hearing Room after the police chief candidate interviews last night. If you think it’s yours, call the Town House at (508)-485-0710 or stop by the reception desk. Read the full article → from Are you missing a camera?
National Grid plans tree removal
There will be a public hearing on Thursday to review National Grid’s application to cut down 38 trees and prune another 3 because they’re threatening main power lines. The trees are located on these roads: Lynnbrook Road – 1 removal Lovers Lane – 22 removals, 3 trims Flagg Road – 10 removals Deerfoot Road – Read the full article → from National Grid plans tree removal
Southborough firefighters respond to candle and car fires yesterday
The Southborough Fire Department responded to two fire incidents yesterday, one at a house on East Main Street, and another in a car on the Mass Pike. Here are details — and photos — courtesy of the fire department. Read the full article → from Southborough firefighters respond to candle and car fires yesterday
Selectmen interview police chief candidates
It was a show of overwhelming support for Interim Chief Jane Moran last night after interviews for Southborough’s new police chief wrapped up, with most of the support coming from her own department. A number of Southborough police officers showed up and spoke on Moran’s behalf during the public comment period that came after selectmen Read the full article → from Selectmen interview police chief candidates
Northborough-Southborough cheerleaders heading to regional competition
Three cheers for the Northborough-Southborough T-Hawks Cheerleaders. The Pop Warner Midget team won their division at the Regional Cheer Qualifiers in Springfield on November 8. The win means they get to compete in the regional championship on Saturday at the DCU Center in Worcester. Good luck, girls! Read the full article → from Northborough-Southborough cheerleaders heading to regional competition
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Time for another open thread. 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 questions about programs in town or the town itself Post a note Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Rain doesn’t diminish Scouting for Food donations
Thanks to what was left of Hurricane Ida, the rain was coming down hard on Saturday morning, and that had some at Pilgrim Church worried. Volunteers sorting and boxing food collected during the annual Scouting for Food drive were worried the rain might translate into fewer donations. They needn’t have worried. Southborough scouts collected over Read the full article → from Rain doesn’t diminish Scouting for Food donations