I asked Superintendent Charles Gobron whether Southborough kids watched President Obama’s speech during school yesterday. Here’s what he told me: Several students at Trottier, Neary, and Woodward watched the video, either live or at a more convenient time during the day. Reaction was very favorable. The Finn teachers found the speech a little long for Read the full article → from What did your kids think of the Obama speech?
What the fire department has been up to this week
Tuesday 9/1/09 06:22 EMS call, Stowe Road 15:00 EMS call, Highland Street 17:13 Vehicle accident with injuries, Newton Street and Cross Street 19:11 Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident, Main Street and Sears Road 19:17 EMS call, Learned Street 21:15 EMS call, Southville Road Wednesday 9/2/09 08:55 EMS call, Atwood Street 09:44 EMS call, Presidential Drive Thursday 9/3/09 Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to this week
Armed robbery at Wendy’s on Route 9 in Southborough
Two men wearing ski masks and brandishing silver revolvers held up the Wendy’s on Route 9 (map) on Saturday night, making off with about $900. Interim Police Chief Jane Moran said the men burst into the restaurant at about 9:00 pm and shouted for everyone to get down. There were two customers and five employees Read the full article → from Armed robbery at Wendy’s on Route 9 in Southborough
Photos: Southborough Community Gardens
I stopped by the Southborough Community Gardens the other week to see what was growing. I found tomatoes (despite the blight), pumpkins, and sunflowers, among others. The community garden, sponsored by the Conservation Commission, is located at the Breakneck Hill Conservation Area. Plots are rented out and planted by Southborough residents. Many gardeners put up Read the full article → from Photos: Southborough Community Gardens
Mixed doubles tennis tournament registration ends tomorrow
The Recreation Department will sponsor a mixed doubles tennis tournament this weekend, and tomorrow is your last day to register. The tournament is open to players ages 16 and up. You have to be available to play on both Saturday and Sunday to participate. The tournament takes place at the Richardson Courts at Neary. Cost Read the full article → from Mixed doubles tennis tournament registration ends tomorrow
Southborough schools stay calm amid H1N1 concerns
With kids heading back to school, HINI seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind, at least if you believe the media, it is. But Superintendent Charles Gobron said he hasn’t had many calls from Southborough parents concerned about the virus. Some area schools are holding flu clinics to vaccinate kids against seasonal flu Read the full article → from Southborough schools stay calm amid H1N1 concerns
Sign up for scouts tonight
The Girl Scouts will hold a registration drive tonight at Neary Elementary School from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Girls in grades K through 12, as well as adults, are invited to join. Meanwhile, the Cub Scouts will hold their registration event tonight at Mary Finn School from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Cub Scout registration is Read the full article → from Sign up for scouts tonight
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
We haven’t done an open thread for a few weeks, so here it is. 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 Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Register for the St. Matthew’s golf tournament
The St. Matthew Parish Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, September 14 at the Framingham Country Club. Proceeds from the event benefit the St. Matthew, Mary S. Aikens, Murphy Family Scholarship. Registration forms are available at the church. They’re also looking for sponsors and raffle items. You can find more information on the Read the full article → from Register for the St. Matthew’s golf tournament
The week in government
It’s a busy week for department and committee meetings in Southborough. On Tuesday Selectmen will hold public hearings on several proposed bylaw changes that will come up at town meeting later this month, including ones about public consumption of marijuana, solicitors, and increased fees for dog and kennel licenses. Also on Tuesday, the newly-formed PILOT Read the full article → from The week in government
Kids and coffee cake: Kindergroup is open for new members
All mothers need a support system. A place where they can commiserate and vent. Where they can get advice and ask questions. A place they can laugh and share the absurdities that are part and parcel of motherhood. A place where they can eat really good coffee cake. Read the full article → from Kids and coffee cake: Kindergroup is open for new members
Save the date: Beals’ Perserve Celebration
Part of me wants to keep this one a secret. There’s a lovely little trail between Red Gate Lane and Main Street that winds through the wooded Beals’ Preserve, past a pond full of frogs, alongside an open pasture, and down to the Wachusett Aqueduct. It’s a path I travel frequently, but it’s not one Read the full article → from Save the date: Beals’ Perserve Celebration
Lease signed on Cordaville Road building being eyed for police station
The Metrowest Daily News today reports that a lease has been signed on a portion of the High Speed Video building at 150 Cordaville Road. The building had been considered one of the options for a new police station. Apparently the new lease doesn’t change that. During Tuesday night’s meeting, Shea said the committee discussed Read the full article → from Lease signed on Cordaville Road building being eyed for police station
Jimmy Fund walkers have many ties to Southborough
More than 8,000 people from 28 states will take part in this year’s Jimmy Fund Walk traveling routes from Hopkinton to Boston on September 13, and many of them will have Southborough on their minds. The Jimmy Fund has long been the official charity of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, and this year nearly Read the full article → from Jimmy Fund walkers have many ties to Southborough