Bodyscapes Fitness in Southborough has a new treadmill. Not just any treadmill, a pink treadmill. And for every mile logged on the treadmill over the next year, Bodyscapes will make a donation to The Ellie Fund, a local charity that supports women with breast cancer. Bodyscapes is kicking off their fundraising with a special event Read the full article → from Fighting cancer with every step at Bodyscapes
New at the library
This blog feature went away for the summer, but now it’s back! On a roughly weekly basis, I’ll let you know what new books and DVDs have arrived at the Southborough Library. With thanks to Children’s Librarian Kim Ivers for supplying the info. ADULT: The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood By turns dark, tender, Read the full article → from New at the library
Photos from the Beals’ Preserve Celebration
The weather may have been damp, but the mood was anything but at the Beals’ Preservation Celebration yesterday. Dressed in rain jackets and boots, a good number of folks turned out for an afternoon of nature, art, and music. No one seemed to mind the rain, least of all the cows. Hats off to the Read the full article → from Photos from the Beals’ Preserve Celebration
How to pay for a new ladder truck
The Advisory Committee and the Board of Selectmen don’t always see eye-to-eye on town meeting articles, but in the case of the ladder truck, they’re not too far apart. Both groups support the purchase, the difference lies in how to pay for it. A number of funding sources are being considered to cover the estimated Read the full article → from How to pay for a new ladder truck
The week in government
It should come as no surprise that the big meeting this week is the special town meeting on Tuesday. The fun starts at 7:00 pm at the Trottier auditorium. Read this post for a link to the warrant along with lots of background info. Monday, September 28 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, September 29 Advisory Committee, Read the full article → from The week in government
Your guide to the Beals’ Preserve Celebration on Sunday
Rain or shine, the place to be on Sunday afternoon is the Beals’ Preserve. Here’s your definitive guide to the festivities. When: Sunday, September 27, 12:00 to 5:00 pm Where: South side of Main St opposite Chestnut Hill Road (map) Parking: South side of Main St., follow the signs Scheduled events: 12:00 – Arrive, picnicking Read the full article → from Your guide to the Beals’ Preserve Celebration on Sunday
Registration for youth basketball now open
The Southborough Youth Basketball program is open to all Southborough kids in grades 1 through 8. Early registration runs through October 13. After that there is a $25 late fee. Registration is only available online. The basketball season runs from mid-November through late February or early March. Depending on age, both town leagues and travel Read the full article → from Registration for youth basketball now open
Assabet is looking for building committee members
Assabet has a number of capital projects on their plate this year, including replacing the school’s roof and HVAC system, along with all the windows and doors in the building. They’re looking for a Southborough resident to join the building committee as soon as possible. If you’re interested, contact the selectmen’s office at 508-485-0710 or Read the full article → from Assabet is looking for building committee members
Water authority rejects plan for Nichols House
The Nichols House is an historic home that sits just outside the gates of the Fayville Dam (map). It’s owned by the MWRA, and for a while now the town has been trying to convince the water authority to donate the home for use as an historical museum. But earlier this summer, the MWRA decided Read the full article → from Water authority rejects plan for Nichols House
Recycle your old electronics at Pilgrim Church on Saturday
Pilgrim Church is holding an electronics recycling fundraiser on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring your old electronics, appliances, TV’s, and monitors. Everyone is welcome — you don’t need to be a church member to recycle your stuff. Read the full article → from Recycle your old electronics at Pilgrim Church on Saturday
Silhouette fundraiser to benefit Southborough Recreation
Here’s a unique opportunity to get a treasured keepsake while benefiting the Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department. The Friends has teamed up with silhouette artist Jean Comerford. They’ll be offering sittings next Friday and Saturday where you’ll be able to get silhouettes made of your kids on the spot. Here are the details. Portraits Read the full article → from Silhouette fundraiser to benefit Southborough Recreation
A way to get the kids hopping on Friday night
Do you have kids at Finn? If so, the Finn SOS invites you to enjoy an evening of fun at the annual Finn Family Sock Hop and Pizza Party on Friday night. The event will be held in the Finn School gymnasium and cafeteria from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Here are some more details from Read the full article → from A way to get the kids hopping on Friday night
Police chief search committee wraps up interviews
Several of you have asked about the status of the police chief search, so here you go. Board of Selectmen Chairman Sal Giorlandino told me the search committee finished interviewing candidates last week. The committee will next meet in executive session (closed to the public) on September 30 to discuss the interviews and select two Read the full article → from Police chief search committee wraps up interviews
Keefe and Kolenda to fill school committee vacancies
The K-8 and regional school committees last night each added a new member to their ranks to fill the vacancies created when Paul Gaffney resigned last month. There were two candidates for each board. The K-8 school committee voted unanimously to appoint Deborah Keefe over candidate Erik Simon. Keefe is a teacher by profession and Read the full article → from Keefe and Kolenda to fill school committee vacancies