I’ve been absolutely fascinated by the variety of fungi popping up in my yard this year. Here’s the latest crop. Another thing that has been abundant this year is slugs. So, for good measure, here’s a slug shot from reader Amy. She said stretched out, this guy was about the length of a dollar bill. Read the full article → from The fungus among us, part 2
Telephone fundraiser does not benefit Southborough Fire Department
Passing along this announcement from the Southborough Fire Department website (www.southboroughfire.org): Members of Fire Union Local 3129 are sponsoring a telephone fundraiser. The telephone solicitation is not associated with the Southborough Fire Department. Presumably the funds raised go to the union, not to the fire department itself. Read the full article → from Telephone fundraiser does not benefit Southborough Fire Department
Voters to consider ban on public marijuana use
In the last six months or so, Southborough police have issued 15 marijuana-related citations. Interim Chief Jane Moran told selectmen last week that all of the tickets went to kids under 18 years of age, all of whom were driving at the time. It’s one of the reasons Moran would like voters to approve a Read the full article → from Voters to consider ban on public marijuana use
School committee hears from selectmen on Algonquin debt assessment
Last night was the first meeting of the year for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee, and high on the agenda was the Algonquin reimbursement issue. For those of you who need a refresher, this is the long-standing debate about how to equitably split Algonquin mortgage payments for the next 17 years. Southborough voters rejected a Read the full article → from School committee hears from selectmen on Algonquin debt assessment
Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
Representative Carolyn Dykema will be at Red Barn Coffee on Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 am to meet with residents. All are welcome. Dykema represents Southborough precincts 2 and 3. If you’re not able to attend, you can contact Dykema’s office at (617) 722-2210 or at leah.robins@state.ma.us to set up a personal appointment. Read the full article → from Rep Carolyn Dykema to hold office hours on Friday
On the market this week
This week a study in dichotomy. One of the lowest priced houses in town went on the market, as did one of the highest. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market 16 Moulton Road (map) – 8 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Contemporary Read the full article → from On the market this week
Shopping for ‘Recreation’
You’ve heard about recreational shopping, but how about shopping for recreation? Southborough Recreation, that is. The Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department will hold a fundraiser at the Jenny Boston boutique in Westborough on Thursday, September 24 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Shoppers will get a 10% discount on merchandise, and up to twenty-five percent Read the full article → from Shopping for ‘Recreation’
Reminder: Falconi Family Golf Tournament on September 21
The annual Falconi Family Golf Tournament will take place next Monday, September 21 at Juniper Hill in Northborough. The tournament is the biggest fundraiser for the Southborough Council on Aging. You can sign up by calling the Senior Center at 508-229-4453 or by visiting the new Senior Center website. Other ways to help the cause Read the full article → from Reminder: Falconi Family Golf Tournament on September 21
Presentation about the ladder truck to air on public access cable
If you’re looking to get some background on the issues surrounding the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck — an issue that will take top billing at town meeting later this month — you might want to check out a five-part series I did on the subject earlier this year. (The second post in the Read the full article → from Presentation about the ladder truck to air on public access cable
Thomas W. McAuliffe, longtime Southborough selectman, has died
Former Southborough Selectman Thomas W. McAuliffe died yesterday at Beth Israel Hospital. He was 76. McAuliffe most recently lived in Dennisport, but was a longtime resident of Southborough. He served as selectman from 1970 to 1999. The hearing room at the Town House is named in his honor. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, but Read the full article → from Thomas W. McAuliffe, longtime Southborough selectman, has died
Friday is the last day to register to vote before the fall town meeting
Town Meeting this fall will take on a number of big issues, and if you want to join the fun, you need to be a registered voter. If you’re not registered to vote in Southborough, Friday is the last day to do so before town meeting on September 29. The Town Clerk’s office will be Read the full article → from Friday is the last day to register to vote before the fall town meeting
What the fire department has been up to this week
Tuesday 9/8/09 17:01 EMS call, Main Street 18:19 Unintentional alarm system activation, Main Street 19:06 Smoke scare/odor of smoke, Highland Street Wednesday 9/9/09 09:09 Oil or other combustible spill, Route 495 north, south of exit 23C 11:36 EMS call, Hickory Road Thursday 9/10/09 No calls reported Friday 9/11/09 11:25 Unintentional smoke detector activation (no fire), Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to this week
Preparations underway for Beals’ Preserve Celebration
Volunteers are working hard to prepare the Beals’ Preserve for its official coming out party on September 27. I walked the main trail on Sunday and crews were out cutting back the brush and forging new side trails. They’re making a lovely spot even lovelier. The celebration of the Beals’ Preserve later this month will Read the full article → from Preparations underway for Beals’ Preserve Celebration
The circus is coming to the Southborough Library
We had the circus that is Hollywood in town earlier this year, and later this month we’ll have the actual circus. At least part of it. Clowns from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will be at the library on September 25 at 10:00 to read stories and generally, you know, clown around. Read the full article → from The circus is coming to the Southborough Library