Residents made quick work of the 13 articles on the warrant at last night’s special town meeting. The whole thing lasted about two hours. Nearly every article on the warrant passed, including the ladder truck, the marijuana use bylaw, and the solicitor bylaw. The only exception was a bylaw that would have moved town meeting Read the full article → from Town meeting recap: Most everything passed
What the fire department has been up to this week
Tuesday 9/22/09 00:01 EMS call, Southville Road 11:07 Unintentional alarm system activation, Cordaville Road Wednesday 9/23/09 00:15 EMS call, Southville Road 10:37 Gas leak, General Henry Knox Road 13:19 EMS call, Coslin Drive 18:14 Good intent call, Turnpike Road Thursday 9/24/09 12:52 Hazardous condition, Ward Road 14:24 Unintentional transmission of alarm, Harvest Lane 15:46 System Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to this week
Town meeting tonight at 7:00 pm
Town meeting starts tonight at 7:00 pm at the Trottier auditorium. Hope to see you there. And check back here tomorrow for all the coverage. Read the full article → from Town meeting tonight at 7:00 pm
Making like a scarecrow
One of the best parts of the Beals’ Preserve Celebration on Sunday was all the scarecrows lining the trail. The kids in the photo below — sent in by a My Southborough reader — seem to agree. You can find more photos from the Beals’ Preserve Celebration posted to Flickr by user rmaple_leaf. Read the full article → from Making like a scarecrow
Heritage Day schedule
Heritage Day is less than two weeks away. The event this year features some of the same things you look forward to every year, plus a few new ones. Here’s the schedule. Saturday, October 10 3:00 – 5:00 pm Scarecrow contest drop off at Community House. Winner will be announced October 12. Scarecrows will be Read the full article → from Heritage Day schedule
Advisory Committee opposes marijuana bylaw
It’s a safe bet that the ladder truck article will generate significant discussion at town meeting tonight, but another article that may spark debate is the bylaw concerning public use of marijuana. The Board of Selectmen support the article, but the Advisory Committee last week voted unanimously to oppose it. Their concern centered on the Read the full article → from Advisory Committee opposes marijuana bylaw
Fighting cancer with every step at Bodyscapes
Bodyscapes Fitness in Southborough has a new treadmill. Not just any treadmill, a pink treadmill. And for every mile logged on the treadmill over the next year, Bodyscapes will make a donation to The Ellie Fund, a local charity that supports women with breast cancer. Bodyscapes is kicking off their fundraising with a special event Read the full article → from Fighting cancer with every step at Bodyscapes
New at the library
This blog feature went away for the summer, but now it’s back! On a roughly weekly basis, I’ll let you know what new books and DVDs have arrived at the Southborough Library. With thanks to Children’s Librarian Kim Ivers for supplying the info. ADULT: The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood By turns dark, tender, Read the full article → from New at the library
Photos from the Beals’ Preserve Celebration
The weather may have been damp, but the mood was anything but at the Beals’ Preservation Celebration yesterday. Dressed in rain jackets and boots, a good number of folks turned out for an afternoon of nature, art, and music. No one seemed to mind the rain, least of all the cows. Hats off to the Read the full article → from Photos from the Beals’ Preserve Celebration
How to pay for a new ladder truck
The Advisory Committee and the Board of Selectmen don’t always see eye-to-eye on town meeting articles, but in the case of the ladder truck, they’re not too far apart. Both groups support the purchase, the difference lies in how to pay for it. A number of funding sources are being considered to cover the estimated Read the full article → from How to pay for a new ladder truck
The week in government
It should come as no surprise that the big meeting this week is the special town meeting on Tuesday. The fun starts at 7:00 pm at the Trottier auditorium. Read this post for a link to the warrant along with lots of background info. Monday, September 28 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, September 29 Advisory Committee, Read the full article → from The week in government
Your guide to the Beals’ Preserve Celebration on Sunday
Rain or shine, the place to be on Sunday afternoon is the Beals’ Preserve. Here’s your definitive guide to the festivities. When: Sunday, September 27, 12:00 to 5:00 pm Where: South side of Main St opposite Chestnut Hill Road (map) Parking: South side of Main St., follow the signs Scheduled events: 12:00 – Arrive, picnicking Read the full article → from Your guide to the Beals’ Preserve Celebration on Sunday
Registration for youth basketball now open
The Southborough Youth Basketball program is open to all Southborough kids in grades 1 through 8. Early registration runs through October 13. After that there is a $25 late fee. Registration is only available online. The basketball season runs from mid-November through late February or early March. Depending on age, both town leagues and travel Read the full article → from Registration for youth basketball now open
Assabet is looking for building committee members
Assabet has a number of capital projects on their plate this year, including replacing the school’s roof and HVAC system, along with all the windows and doors in the building. They’re looking for a Southborough resident to join the building committee as soon as possible. If you’re interested, contact the selectmen’s office at 508-485-0710 or Read the full article → from Assabet is looking for building committee members