At town meeting in 2008, voters allocated $175,000 for a new ambulance, and it has finally arrived. Ambulance 28 is a shiny new 2009 Ford/Horton model. Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said the department did “considerable research” before settling on that model. The new ambulance will replace an older 1999 model in the fleet. You Read the full article → from Southborough has a new ambulance
On the market this week
This house at 13 Wyndemere went on the market for $4.2M. Yep, you read that right. On the market for a cool $4.2 million, the house at 13 Wyndemere is probably not the most expensive in Southborough, but it’s got to be up there, right? I’m sure you’re curious to see more pictures, and you’re Read the full article → from On the market this week
Man injured in Chestnut Hill farm accident has died
The Metrowest Daily News is reporting that Charles Hanson of Framingham has died two weeks after he was injured in an accident at Chestnut Hill Farm. The 76-year-old was working with his grandson when both men were struck by a tractor. Hanson’s grandson had only minor injuries. The elder Hanson was taken to UMass Memorial Read the full article → from Man injured in Chestnut Hill farm accident has died
Beading workshop offered at the library
The Southborough Library will hold a Beading Workshop on Tuesday, August 25, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the library. Pat Ellis will teach basic beading techniques and some wire wrapping for ages 14 and up. There will be an $8.00 fee for materials, and payments are to be made to the Friends of the Read the full article → from Beading workshop offered at the library
Southborough Rotary awards scholarship
News from the Southborough Rotary: Each year the Southborough Rotary club awards the Annie Lori Satterfield Scholarship to the graduating Algonquin applicant with the highest academic record. This year the club was honored to welcome Sadhna Gupta and awarded her the $1,000.00 scholarship. Sadhna was third in her graduating class. In the fall, she will Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary awards scholarship
No additional taxes for Southborough establishments
After a brief and controversy-free discussion, selectmen last night decided not to support an increase in local meal and hospitality taxes. That means the issue won’t show up on the warrant at the fall town meeting. Proprietors of a couple Southborough establishments showed up at the meeting, including Kevin Gill who owns Owen O’Leary’s and Read the full article → from No additional taxes for Southborough establishments
What the fire department has been up to
Tuesday 8/4/09 02:38 Cooking fire, Latisquama Road 08:01 EMS call, Turnpike Road Wednesday 8/5/09 11:31 EMS call, Main Street 12:23 Unintentional alarm system activation, Village Path Point 14:08 Hazardous condition, Main Street and Granuaile Road Thursday 8/6/09 09:20 Alarm system activation due to malfunction, Soutville Road 12:15 EMS call, Central Street 18:08 Vehicle accident with Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Do you want to help shape the future of the Southborough Library?
If so, now’s your chance. There is a new vacancy on the library’s Board of Trustees and they’re looking for someone to fill it. Here’s a description of the position: The Library Trustees are ultimately responsible for the direction and mission of the public library and the board works with the Library Director and staff Read the full article → from Do you want to help shape the future of the Southborough Library?
Further afield: Hudson Hot Air Balloon Festival
What a way to spend a summer evening — friends, music, a picnic dinner, and lots of hot air. Click images to view larger. You can read about the annual hot air balloon festival in the Metrowest Daily News. Find more photos in the My Southborough photostream. Read the full article → from Further afield: Hudson Hot Air Balloon Festival
Northboro Road bridge may need repairs
The wooden planks on the bridge that crosses the railroad tracks at Northboro Road (map) are popping up. And that’s not a good thing. Town Engineer John Woodsmall tells me the bridge is owned and maintained by the Mass Highway Department. Occasionally the planks that make up the bridge deck pop up and have to Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge may need repairs
Pan Mass Challenge team rides in honor of Chief Webber
Earlier this month more than 5,000 bicyclists journeyed their way from points across Massachusetts to Provincetown as part of the Pan-Mass Challenge, a fundraiser for cancer research. Some of those cyclists were riding in memory of Southborough’s late police chief William Webber who succumbed to pancreatic cancer last November. The team, dubbed “Billy’s Posse” included Read the full article → from Pan Mass Challenge team rides in honor of Chief Webber
Snapshots of Southborough
If you haven’t been following the thread on the My Southborough About page, I must call it to your attention. It’s fascinating. Several former residents who grew up in Southborough during the 1950’s — or whose parents did — have found one another via the blog. They’re putting in place the pieces of their connections and sharing Read the full article → from Snapshots of Southborough
Truck fire on Central Street
The driver of a pick-up truck escaped injury when his truck went up in flames last Friday on Central Street. His truck was not so lucky. The driver was headed south on Central Street when he smelled smoke and noticed flames coming from the truck’s bed. He pulled over and tried unsuccessfully to extinguish the Read the full article → from Truck fire on Central Street
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
There were a number of comments on the last open discussion thread, so let’s do it again, shall we? 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 Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions