Here are your listings for the week. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market 36 Boston Rd (map) – 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath ranch – $299,900 229 Cordaville Rd (map) – 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Contemporary – $429,900 Sale Read the full article → from On the market this week
Learn about energy medicine this Friday
Southborough’s Stone Health Center will sponsor a talk on energy medicine this Friday at Fay School. Here’s a description of the event: Dynamic world renown authors Donna Eden and David Feinstein will be presenting an evening of ENERGY MEDICINE. Based on their best selling books Energy Medicine and Energy Medicine for Women, join us for Read the full article → from Learn about energy medicine this Friday
Northboro Road bridge expected to close for two months
Travel to and from Northborough is about to get more difficult. Back in August, Mass Highway told the town they would need to make repairs to the bridge on Northboro Road that crosses the railroad tracks. They’ve now decided they need to replace the entire structure. That means the bridge will likely be closed for Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge expected to close for two months
Southborough unemployment rate for August shows slight decline
After reaching its highest point in 17 years, the unemployment rate in Southborough ticked down slightly in August to 6.5%. The July rate was 6.8%. State and national numbers held relatively steady at 8.9% and 9.6%, respectively. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate for August shows slight decline
School committee to interview candidates tonight
Both the Southborough and regional school committees have a vacancy to fill, and tonight they’ll interview candidates and make a decision on who will take the spots. The vacancies came after Paul Gaffney, a member of both boards, resigned last month. Four Southborough residents threw their hat in the ring to take Gaffney’s place. The Read the full article → from School committee to interview candidates tonight
What the fire department has been up to
Tuesday 9/15/09 11:38 EMS call, Richards Road Wednesday 9/16/09 No calls reported Thursday 9/17/09 09:59 EMS call, Turnpike Road 11:28 EMS call, Newton Street 14:37 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG), Middle Road 14:44 EMS call, Parkerville Road 17:53 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG), Wells Lane Friday 9/18/09 00:58 EMS call, Turnpike Road 06:49 Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
So long summer, we hardly knew ya
Today is the first day of fall, and as you make your way around town you’ll notice the autumnal color is already starting to appear. Despite the less-than-stellar summer weather, forecasters are predicting a pretty fall foliage season. So, to celebrate, here is some color from around my yard on this the first day of Read the full article → from So long summer, we hardly knew ya
Save the date: Annual Halloween party
The annual Southborough Youth & Family Services Halloween Party will be held on Friday, October 30 at the Finn School cafeteria. The party features games, crafts, face paining, and treats. And, of course, costumes are encouraged. You can get more details in the event flyer (.pdf). Read the full article → from Save the date: Annual Halloween party
Get answers about the ladder truck before town meeting
We’ve talked quite a bit about the ladder truck here on the blog, but there may be some questions you still want answered, some information you still need before making a decision at town meeting next week. If that’s the case, then plan on attending a public forum sponsored by the Ladder Truck Committee on Read the full article → from Get answers about the ladder truck before town meeting
Bring on the storms, Southborough is ready
As New Englanders, we’re no strangers to severe weather — just look to the July flood for a recent example. Thanks to a lot of work by the town’s emergency perparedness groups, Southborough is now even more prepared than ever to deal with weather threats. Southborough recently became certified by the National Weather Service (NWS) and Read the full article → from Bring on the storms, Southborough is ready
Special town meeting warrant available
The special town meeting is a week from today. You can pick up a copy of the warrant at the library, Town House, police station or transfer station. You can also download a copy (.pdf) from the town website. The meeting starts on September 29 at 7:00 pm at the Trottier auditorium. A quorum of Read the full article → from Special town meeting warrant available
Register for the Heritage Day Road Race
Advance registration for the annual Heritage Day Road Race is open until October 8. You can register online. The cost is $20 in advance and $25 on race day. The race, a 5-mile run or 3-mile walk, will be held on Sunday, October 11 (rain or shine) starting at 10:00 am. I don’t have course Read the full article → from Register for the Heritage Day Road Race
Rep. Carolyn Dykema speaks on interim senate appointment
The House last week approved legislation that would give Governor Deval Patrick the power to appoint a temporary successor to the late Ted Kennedy in the US Senate. Democrat Carolyn Dykema, who represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3, voted against the legislation. In this message to her constituents, Dykema explains her vote. Dear residents and Read the full article → from Rep. Carolyn Dykema speaks on interim senate appointment
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Time for a new open discussion 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 Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions