You know it’s the start of a new season when the Bargain Box opens its doors. The consignment/used clothing store run by St. Mark’s Church is open only twice a year: once in the fall and once in the spring. And the fall season is just about upon us. The Bargain Box will be open Read the full article → from It’s Bargain Box time again
Commuter rail train from Southborough involved in low-speed crash
A commuter rail train on the Worcester/Framingham line crashed into a bumper at South Station this morning injuring about 20 passengers, the Boston Globe reports. None of the injuries appear to be life threatening. Train number 512 left the Southborough station around 8:03 am today. Any Southborough commuters on board have a first-hand report? Update: Read the full article → from Commuter rail train from Southborough involved in low-speed crash
Help shape the future of Main Street
The town has held a number of public meetings to share information about and get feedback on the reconstruction of Main Street, and the next in the series will be on Thursday night. The town’s first design was rejected by Mass Highway earlier this year. Since then, the town and project engineers Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Read the full article → from Help shape the future of Main Street
Southborough flyover
I happened to be outside yesterday evening taking pictures of the glorious sunset … … when I heard, and then finally saw, these guys overhead: They were so loud, I’m sure the whole town must have heard them. I only wish I had a better lens on my camera at the time. I’m guessing the Read the full article → from Southborough flyover
Children’s room at the library now open
Somehow I went all last week without letting you know that the children’s room at the library is now open once again. It has fresh paint, fresh carpet, and a fresh new layout. The little kids area — complete with the big stuffed bear and moose (or is it a reindeer?) — is now off to Read the full article → from Children’s room at the library now open
Police department will ask voters for a second SUV
A Southborough police cruiser was involved in a minor traffic accident earlier this month at the intersection of Newton and Cross Streets. The cruiser was broadsided after its brakes failed. There were no injuries and both vehicles drove away, but Interim Chief Jane Moran said it could have been “catastrophic” if the brakes had failed Read the full article → from Police department will ask voters for a second SUV
NSPAC presents seminar on college options for special needs kids
The Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council (NSPAC) will hold a seminar tomorrow night on college and postsecondary options for students with special needs. The event is open to the public. Here are the details: Planning for Success: College and Postsecondary Options for Students with Special Needs Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:00pm-8:00pm Algonquin Regional High Read the full article → from NSPAC presents seminar on college options for special needs kids
The week in government
There’s a meeting for every day of the week this week. Here’s the list: Monday, September 14 Municipal Technology Committee, 8:30 am @ Town Administrator’s Office, Town House Historical Commission, 7:00 pm @ Historical Museum, 25 Common Street Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Upper Hall, Read the full article → from The week in government
Longtime DPW employee Connie Mauro retires
Today is the last day on the job for DPW Administrative Secretary Connie Mauro. She is retiring after 36 years with the town. The town’s fall newsletter (.pdf) had this tribute to Connie: Connie joined the DPW in 1973 and quickly became a fixture and face of the DPW, as well as John Boland’s right Read the full article → from Longtime DPW employee Connie Mauro retires
Algonquin football season opener on Saturday
The Algonquin football season kicks off on Saturday with a game against St. Peter-Marian in Worcester (map). The game, which takes place in Worcester, was scheduled to start at 1:00 pm, but was pushed back to 2:00 pm to accommodate the ACT exam. For what it’s worth, the Metrowest Daily News picks Algonquin to win Read the full article → from Algonquin football season opener on Saturday
Southborough flu clinic open to all residents
The Southborough Board of Health will hold two flu clinics next month, one for senior citizens and town employees, and another for all town residents ages 19 and older. Town and school employees along with seniors (ages 65 and older) get vaccinated for free. All others pay $15. Note that this is for the season Read the full article → from Southborough flu clinic open to all residents
Get your 2010 transfer station stickers by Sept 15
The blue 2009 transfer station stickers expire next Tuesday, so if you haven’t gotten a new one yet, it’s time to do so. You can purchase stickers online or by mail, but they’ll take 2 to 3 weeks to arrive, so you may want to head on over to the DPW office instead. At the Read the full article → from Get your 2010 transfer station stickers by Sept 15
Why flags are at half staff today and tomorrow
It’s likely you can guess why flags are at half staff today, the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. President Barack Obama ordered them lowered from sunrise to sunset in honor of the 9/11 victims. In Massachusetts, flags will also fly at half staff tomorrow, September 12, in honor of Specialist Jordan M. Shay Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today and tomorrow
Southborough Catholic churches to host annual picnic
St. Matthew Parish and St. Anne Church are teaming up for family fun on Sunday, September 20 at the Laborers Training Center in Hopkinton (map). The annual picnic will run from 12:30 to 4:00 pm, and will include lunch and an outdoor mass. The price is $10 per person or $20 per family. Tickets are Read the full article → from Southborough Catholic churches to host annual picnic