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
Water authority rejects plan for Nichols House
The Nichols House is an historic home that sits just outside the gates of the Fayville Dam (map). It’s owned by the MWRA, and for a while now the town has been trying to convince the water authority to donate the home for use as an historical museum. But earlier this summer, the MWRA decided Read the full article → from Water authority rejects plan for Nichols House
Recycle your old electronics at Pilgrim Church on Saturday
Pilgrim Church is holding an electronics recycling fundraiser on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring your old electronics, appliances, TV’s, and monitors. Everyone is welcome — you don’t need to be a church member to recycle your stuff. Read the full article → from Recycle your old electronics at Pilgrim Church on Saturday
Silhouette fundraiser to benefit Southborough Recreation
Here’s a unique opportunity to get a treasured keepsake while benefiting the Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department. The Friends has teamed up with silhouette artist Jean Comerford. They’ll be offering sittings next Friday and Saturday where you’ll be able to get silhouettes made of your kids on the spot. Here are the details. Portraits Read the full article → from Silhouette fundraiser to benefit Southborough Recreation
A way to get the kids hopping on Friday night
Do you have kids at Finn? If so, the Finn SOS invites you to enjoy an evening of fun at the annual Finn Family Sock Hop and Pizza Party on Friday night. The event will be held in the Finn School gymnasium and cafeteria from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Here are some more details from Read the full article → from A way to get the kids hopping on Friday night
Police chief search committee wraps up interviews
Several of you have asked about the status of the police chief search, so here you go. Board of Selectmen Chairman Sal Giorlandino told me the search committee finished interviewing candidates last week. The committee will next meet in executive session (closed to the public) on September 30 to discuss the interviews and select two Read the full article → from Police chief search committee wraps up interviews
Keefe and Kolenda to fill school committee vacancies
The K-8 and regional school committees last night each added a new member to their ranks to fill the vacancies created when Paul Gaffney resigned last month. There were two candidates for each board. The K-8 school committee voted unanimously to appoint Deborah Keefe over candidate Erik Simon. Keefe is a teacher by profession and Read the full article → from Keefe and Kolenda to fill school committee vacancies
On the market this week
Here are your listings for the week. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market 36 Boston Rd (map) – 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath ranch – $299,900 229 Cordaville Rd (map) – 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Contemporary – $429,900 Sale Read the full article → from On the market this week
Learn about energy medicine this Friday
Southborough’s Stone Health Center will sponsor a talk on energy medicine this Friday at Fay School. Here’s a description of the event: Dynamic world renown authors Donna Eden and David Feinstein will be presenting an evening of ENERGY MEDICINE. Based on their best selling books Energy Medicine and Energy Medicine for Women, join us for Read the full article → from Learn about energy medicine this Friday
Northboro Road bridge expected to close for two months
Travel to and from Northborough is about to get more difficult. Back in August, Mass Highway told the town they would need to make repairs to the bridge on Northboro Road that crosses the railroad tracks. They’ve now decided they need to replace the entire structure. That means the bridge will likely be closed for Read the full article → from Northboro Road bridge expected to close for two months
Southborough unemployment rate for August shows slight decline
After reaching its highest point in 17 years, the unemployment rate in Southborough ticked down slightly in August to 6.5%. The July rate was 6.8%. State and national numbers held relatively steady at 8.9% and 9.6%, respectively. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate for August shows slight decline
School committee to interview candidates tonight
Both the Southborough and regional school committees have a vacancy to fill, and tonight they’ll interview candidates and make a decision on who will take the spots. The vacancies came after Paul Gaffney, a member of both boards, resigned last month. Four Southborough residents threw their hat in the ring to take Gaffney’s place. The Read the full article → from School committee to interview candidates tonight
What the fire department has been up to
Tuesday 9/15/09 11:38 EMS call, Richards Road Wednesday 9/16/09 No calls reported Thursday 9/17/09 09:59 EMS call, Turnpike Road 11:28 EMS call, Newton Street 14:37 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG), Middle Road 14:44 EMS call, Parkerville Road 17:53 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG), Wells Lane Friday 9/18/09 00:58 EMS call, Turnpike Road 06:49 Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
So long summer, we hardly knew ya
Today is the first day of fall, and as you make your way around town you’ll notice the autumnal color is already starting to appear. Despite the less-than-stellar summer weather, forecasters are predicting a pretty fall foliage season. So, to celebrate, here is some color from around my yard on this the first day of Read the full article → from So long summer, we hardly knew ya