The annual Falconi Family Golf Tournament will take place next Monday, September 21 at Juniper Hill in Northborough. The tournament is the biggest fundraiser for the Southborough Council on Aging. You can sign up by calling the Senior Center at 508-229-4453 or by visiting the new Senior Center website. Other ways to help the cause Read the full article → from Reminder: Falconi Family Golf Tournament on September 21
Presentation about the ladder truck to air on public access cable
If you’re looking to get some background on the issues surrounding the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck — an issue that will take top billing at town meeting later this month — you might want to check out a five-part series I did on the subject earlier this year. (The second post in the Read the full article → from Presentation about the ladder truck to air on public access cable
Thomas W. McAuliffe, longtime Southborough selectman, has died
Former Southborough Selectman Thomas W. McAuliffe died yesterday at Beth Israel Hospital. He was 76. McAuliffe most recently lived in Dennisport, but was a longtime resident of Southborough. He served as selectman from 1970 to 1999. The hearing room at the Town House is named in his honor. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, but Read the full article → from Thomas W. McAuliffe, longtime Southborough selectman, has died
Friday is the last day to register to vote before the fall town meeting
Town Meeting this fall will take on a number of big issues, and if you want to join the fun, you need to be a registered voter. If you’re not registered to vote in Southborough, Friday is the last day to do so before town meeting on September 29. The Town Clerk’s office will be Read the full article → from Friday is the last day to register to vote before the fall town meeting
What the fire department has been up to this week
Tuesday 9/8/09 17:01 EMS call, Main Street 18:19 Unintentional alarm system activation, Main Street 19:06 Smoke scare/odor of smoke, Highland Street Wednesday 9/9/09 09:09 Oil or other combustible spill, Route 495 north, south of exit 23C 11:36 EMS call, Hickory Road Thursday 9/10/09 No calls reported Friday 9/11/09 11:25 Unintentional smoke detector activation (no fire), Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to this week
Preparations underway for Beals’ Preserve Celebration
Volunteers are working hard to prepare the Beals’ Preserve for its official coming out party on September 27. I walked the main trail on Sunday and crews were out cutting back the brush and forging new side trails. They’re making a lovely spot even lovelier. The celebration of the Beals’ Preserve later this month will Read the full article → from Preparations underway for Beals’ Preserve Celebration
The circus is coming to the Southborough Library
We had the circus that is Hollywood in town earlier this year, and later this month we’ll have the actual circus. At least part of it. Clowns from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will be at the library on September 25 at 10:00 to read stories and generally, you know, clown around. Read the full article → from The circus is coming to the Southborough Library
It’s Bargain Box time again
You know it’s the start of a new season when the Bargain Box opens its doors. The consignment/used clothing store run by St. Mark’s Church is open only twice a year: once in the fall and once in the spring. And the fall season is just about upon us. The Bargain Box will be open Read the full article → from It’s Bargain Box time again
Commuter rail train from Southborough involved in low-speed crash
A commuter rail train on the Worcester/Framingham line crashed into a bumper at South Station this morning injuring about 20 passengers, the Boston Globe reports. None of the injuries appear to be life threatening. Train number 512 left the Southborough station around 8:03 am today. Any Southborough commuters on board have a first-hand report? Update: Read the full article → from Commuter rail train from Southborough involved in low-speed crash
Help shape the future of Main Street
The town has held a number of public meetings to share information about and get feedback on the reconstruction of Main Street, and the next in the series will be on Thursday night. The town’s first design was rejected by Mass Highway earlier this year. Since then, the town and project engineers Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Read the full article → from Help shape the future of Main Street
Southborough flyover
I happened to be outside yesterday evening taking pictures of the glorious sunset … … when I heard, and then finally saw, these guys overhead: They were so loud, I’m sure the whole town must have heard them. I only wish I had a better lens on my camera at the time. I’m guessing the Read the full article → from Southborough flyover
Children’s room at the library now open
Somehow I went all last week without letting you know that the children’s room at the library is now open once again. It has fresh paint, fresh carpet, and a fresh new layout. The little kids area — complete with the big stuffed bear and moose (or is it a reindeer?) — is now off to Read the full article → from Children’s room at the library now open
Police department will ask voters for a second SUV
A Southborough police cruiser was involved in a minor traffic accident earlier this month at the intersection of Newton and Cross Streets. The cruiser was broadsided after its brakes failed. There were no injuries and both vehicles drove away, but Interim Chief Jane Moran said it could have been “catastrophic” if the brakes had failed Read the full article → from Police department will ask voters for a second SUV
NSPAC presents seminar on college options for special needs kids
The Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council (NSPAC) will hold a seminar tomorrow night on college and postsecondary options for students with special needs. The event is open to the public. Here are the details: Planning for Success: College and Postsecondary Options for Students with Special Needs Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm Algonquin Regional High Read the full article → from NSPAC presents seminar on college options for special needs kids