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
Sudbury Reservoir at twilight
The Sudbury Reservoir positively glows with fall colors this time of year, which makes this moody twilight shot all the more intriguing. Photo uploaded to flickr by dude80cool. Reprinted with permission. Read the full article → from Sudbury Reservoir at twilight
Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Family Fun Run and Walk
Run for the belties at the second annual Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Family Fun Run and Walk on Sunday, November 1. It’s a 4K race at the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land. Registration is $10 and all proceeds go to support Southborough’s beloved belties. There’s also a pie cow contest. Buy a square for $20 and Read the full article → from Breakneck Hill Cow Fund Family Fun Run and Walk
Reminder: Halloween parade on Sunday
Southborough resident helps honor fallen Marine
Southborough resident Dan O’Rourke had two things in common with Cpl. Nicholas Xiarhos who died in Afghanistan earlier this summer: they both played football at Dennis-Yarmouth High School, and they both wore jersey #64. O’Rourke donned his #64 jersey at a tribute service to the fallen marine last weekend at Dennis-Yarmouth High School, where the Read the full article → from Southborough resident helps honor fallen Marine
Save the date: ARHS Ski Sale – 11/7
We’ve already had snow twice in October. Can full-blown winter be far behind? Refresh your winter sporting gear at the Algonquin Ski Sale on Saturday, November 7. They’ll have alpine, cross-country and snow board packages, along with ski jackets and pants, gloves, hats, after-ski boots, and more. All proceeds benefit the Algonquin Ski Team. The Read the full article → from Save the date: ARHS Ski Sale – 11/7
What to do with all those leaves
With the leaves starting to accumulate, it might be tempting to rake them all up into a pile and then light yourself a nice little bonfire. But that would be a bad idea. State regulations allow outside burning only between January 15 and May 1 each year, but even then you’re not allowed to burn Read the full article → from What to do with all those leaves
Wag The Dog to visit the Southborough Library
If you have a kid who is into The Wiggles, you won’t want to miss this event at the Southborough Library next week. Wags The Dog will visit the library next Wendesday, October 28, from 10:00 am to noon. There will be music, stories, and of course, lots of photo opportunities, so bring your camera. Read the full article → from Wag The Dog to visit the Southborough Library
Fire department members commended for storm preparedness work
Last month I told you that Southborough had earned status as a StormReady community, only the ninth in Massachusetts to meet the requirements. A ceremony at Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen honored the work of Southborough Firefighter/EMT Neal Aspesi and Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. in achieving the certification. You can read more about the Read the full article → from Fire department members commended for storm preparedness work
Southborough unemployment rate highest in a long, long time
Southborough’s unemployment rate jumped a full point in September to 7.5%. I found data going back as far as 1990, and that’s the highest rate we’ve seen in all that time. The Boston Globe reports the Massachusetts unemployment rate for September was the highest since the 1970’s. Southborough wasn’t the only area town to see Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate highest in a long, long time