Thanks to My Southborough readers Nancy O’Connor, Julie Deneen, Kevin Hoolahan, and John Varner for sending in their photos from Heritage Day. Looks like it was a ton of fun. Remember, there’s still time to send in your photos for the chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Southborough business of your choice. Read the full article → from Your Heritage Day photos
Country Gourmet is closed, what’s next?
The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Country Gourmet closed up shop at the beginning of the month. Shohdy Ziada, who owns Turnpike Liquors on Route 9 applied for a liquor license in hopes of opening a new market on the property, but the article says the liquor license was recently rejected by the state Read the full article → from Country Gourmet is closed, what’s next?
A foggy morning
It was a foggy morning for some in Southboorugh yesterday. Thanks to Fred and Cindy Hill for sending in this lovely photo. Read the full article → from A foggy morning
The week in government
Here are your meetings for the week. Monday, October 12 No meetings scheduled – Columbus Day Tuesday, October 13 Board of Library Trustees, 5:00 pm @ Southborough Library Wednesday, October 14 Woodward School Council, 3:30 pm @ Office Conference Room, Woodward Southborough School Committee, 6:00 pm @ Trottier Library (agenda) Council on Aging, 7:00 pm Read the full article → from The week in government
Your definitive guide to Heritage Day
Here’s what’s happening this weekend for Heritage Day. You can see the complete schedule here and a parking map here. Scarecrow contest (Saturday-ongoing) Drop off scarecrows at the Community House on Saturday from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. The winners will be announced on October 12, and scarecrows will be on display through October 17. Heritage Read the full article → from Your definitive guide to Heritage Day
Send me your Heritage Day photos and you could win a prize
I have a confession to make. My schedule has worked out such that I’m not going to be at Heritage Day this year, or at any of the weekend events that precede it. I know. So, that means I need your help. Bring your camera with you this weekend and take lots of photos. Then Read the full article → from Send me your Heritage Day photos and you could win a prize
Steeple Coffeehouse kicks off their 2009-2010 season on Saturday
There’s no shortage of things to do around town this weekend, but if it’s music you’re after, there’s no better place than the Steeple Coffeehouse. They’re opening their 2009-2010 season on Saturday night with the ever-popular Blackstone Valley Bluegrass. Calling them “barrel of fun,” here’s how the organizers describe the band: Together almost 10 years, Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse kicks off their 2009-2010 season on Saturday
Where to park on Heritage Day
There will be some road closures and parking restrictions downtown on Monday for Heritage Day. Here’s a map to help you make your way around. Handicapped parking Main Street in front of library and library parking lot Marlboro Road General parking Woodward School, Town House, Cordaville Hall (Senior Center) Common Street – North side only Read the full article → from Where to park on Heritage Day
Southborough Historical Society open house on Sunday
The Southborough Historical Society will hold an open house at the Historical Museum on Sunday to celebrate the opening of several new exhibits, including The Noble Train of Artillery, 1776. The exhibit features a 16-foot mural painted by local artist Susan Kallander depicting General Henry Knox’s Revolutionary War journey from Fort Ticonderoga to Dorchester Heights, Read the full article → from Southborough Historical Society open house on Sunday
Route for the Heritage Day Road Race
In the past the Heritage Day Road Race has started at the Town House, but they’re mixing things up this year. The race this year starts at Neary School on Sunday at 10:00 am. Here’s a map of the route (click for an interactive version): Pre-registration is closed, but you can do day-of registration starting Read the full article → from Route for the Heritage Day Road Race
Further afield: Where I’ve been this week
I mentioned that I was traveling this week. Here’s where I was: Southborough is home, but Seattle is a close second. I don’t mind the gray and rainy, but I didn’t have to deal with much of that on this trip. And when Seattle is sunny, it’s one of the most beautiful places around. Read the full article → from Further afield: Where I’ve been this week
Order pizza on 10/15 and help support Algonquin’s literary magazine
The Sachem is Algonquin’s literary magazine. It features student writing, poetry, artwork, and photography. Last year, the magazine won a prestigious silver medal from the Columbia School of Journalism in NYC. It’s a great tradition at Algonquin — 59 issues have been printed to date — but it’s not free, and The Sachem needs help from the Read the full article → from Order pizza on 10/15 and help support Algonquin’s literary magazine
Reminder: Pumpkins and hayrides at Chestnut Hill Farm today and tomorrow
Wednesday’s traffic mess
Fire Chief John Mauro, Jr. told me strong winds yesterday toppled a tree and forced the closure of Route 9 west near Flagg Road. That’s what caused the major backup along Route 9 last night. Downed trees and power lines in other areas contributed to the rush hour mess. On the bright side, yesterday’s weather Read the full article → from Wednesday’s traffic mess