I’ve already admitted to having a lack of flowers in my yard, but what I have no shortage of this year is fungi. And, really, who doesn’t love a nice fungus? I’ve got little ones: And creamy toadstool-shaped ones: And scaly ones: And my personal favorite from earlier this spring. The picture doesn’t do it Read the full article → from The fungus among us
Fay makes contribution to ladder truck fund, but does away with annual PILOT
At their meeting on Tuesday night, Selectman Bill Boland announced that Fay School has decided to match St. Mark’s $100,000 donation toward the purchase of a new ladder truck for the town. Great news, right? Yes. And no. Fay will donate $10,000 over the next ten years, all earmarked for the ladder truck. The problem Read the full article → from Fay makes contribution to ladder truck fund, but does away with annual PILOT
In the media: Southborough couple’s got education in the bag
The Metrowest Daily News has a nice story about Southborough couple Shama and Mohan Nannapaneni who founded a nonprofit that supplies tools for education here and abroad. Each year the organization gives out hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies to local children in need. They fill the backpacks in the garage of their Southborough home. Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough couple’s got education in the bag
On the market this week
Here’s what came and went on the market this week. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market 67 Marlboro Road (map) – 8 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath colonial – $399,900 120 Deerfoot Road (map) – 8 room, 3 bed, 3 bath cape Read the full article → from On the market this week
Volunteers needed for Summer Nights
The Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help out with this year’s Summer Nights celebration scheduled for Sunday, August 30 (rain date August 31). Here’s what they need: 6 adults for parking and dunk tank 10 teens or adults for the 3 inflatable 6 teens or adults for face painting (art experience a plus) Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for Summer Nights
What the fire department has been up to
Tuesday 7/21/09 10:22 EMS call, Mass Pike West 11:45 EMS call, Winchester Street 15:08 EMS call, Clifford Street 21:07 Arcing/shorted electrical equipment, Latisquama Road 21:17 Building fire, Village Path Wednesday 7/22/09 04:06 EMS call, Cordaville Road 05:32 Fuel burner/boiler fire (confined), Atwood Street 10:41 Unintentional smoke detector activation (no fire), Boston Road 12:17 Hazardous material Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Quick recap of the Board of Selectmen meeting
It was a marathon four-hour (!!) Board of Selectmen meeting last night, and the agenda was packed with hot-button topics — the new ladder truck, the new police station, and PILOT payments by non-profits to name a few. There was even a little talk about marijuana … now that got your attention, didn’t it? It Read the full article → from Quick recap of the Board of Selectmen meeting
Man injured in Chestnut Hill Farm accident expected to be okay
A 76-year-old grandfather and his 23-year-old grandson, both from Framingham, were injured when they were struck by a tractor at Chestnut Hill Farm on Tuesday afternoon. The grandfather was taken by ambulance to UMass Memorial with what at first appeared to be life-threatening injuries. But Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said last night the man Read the full article → from Man injured in Chestnut Hill Farm accident expected to be okay
Breaking news: Serious farm accident at Chestnut Hill
According to Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. two men were injured, one seriously, when they were struck by a tractor in the hay field off Chestnut Hill Road this afternoon. I heard an unconfirmed report that a Life Flight helicopter was summoned. More information as it becomes available. Update 5:49 pm: The Metrowest Daily News Read the full article → from Breaking news: Serious farm accident at Chestnut Hill
What’s blooming in your yard?
My yard is in desperate need of some summertime flowers. All we have to speak of are a bunch of tiger lilies planted by the previous owner. And lovely though they may be, they’re not nearly enough. What favorite flowers are blooming in your yard right now? Share in the comments, or better yet, send Read the full article → from What’s blooming in your yard?
Cheap eats: The Recession Stand
The Recession Stand, a new hot dog stand at 169 Boston Road, has been getting its fair share of press recently thanks in part to its clever name. Here’s a recent video about the vendor from NECN. So has anyone given the place a try? Read the full article → from Cheap eats: The Recession Stand
A safer way to book ’em in Southborough
A few weeks ago I got a first-hand look at the Southborough Police Department’s new booking room. Fortunately, it was from the right side of the jail cell, not the wrong side. At town meeting in 2008, voters approved $21,000 to renovate the old booking room, which the police department said was cramped and unsafe Read the full article → from A safer way to book ’em in Southborough
In the media: Natick man dies from motorcycle accident injuries
The Metrowest Daily News reports that a Natick man who crashed is motorcycle into the back of an SUV earlier this month on Route 9 near White’s Corner has died from his injuries. Read the full article → from In the media: Natick man dies from motorcycle accident injuries
Why flags are at half-staff today
President Barack Obama declared today National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day to mark the end of the Korean War 56 years ago today. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half-staff today