The Woodland Meadows 40B development has been around for a while. It started as a 4-story, 43-unit complex between Woodland and Oak Hill Roads. But developer Robert Heavey ran into trouble with the Conservation Commission and the project was never approved. On Wednesday evening, Heavey will appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals to present Read the full article → from Public hearing tomorrow about proposed 40B development off Oak Hill Road
Senior picnic tomorrow with Rep. Carolyn Dykema
Representative Dykema will host her annual Senior Picnic tomorrow from noon until 2:00 pm at the New England Laborer’s Training Center located at 7 Laborers Way in Hopkinton (map). There will be food, entertainment, and the chance for prizes, including gift certificates from area restaurants. Seniors interested in attending should contact the Senior Center at Read the full article → from Senior picnic tomorrow with Rep. Carolyn Dykema
Business relocates, leaves vacancy downtown
For a while now, FitSense Technology has occupied the red building at 21 Boston Road between Lamy Insurance and Falconi Bros. Just recently the company jumped ship and moved to Westborough. I’ve always thought that property was a prime piece of downtown real estate. I have no information on the owner and what plans he Read the full article → from Business relocates, leaves vacancy downtown
Register for the Falconi Family Golf Tournament
The annual Falconi Family Golf Tournament will be held this year on Monday, September 21 at Juniper Hill in Northborough. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the 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 Register for the Falconi Family Golf Tournament
Report: Ten percent of Southborough property is tax-exempt
The Metrowest Daily News did an article on PILOT contributions in Metrowest towns, Southborough included. The article presents some interesting figures I haven’t seen elsewhere: Southborough has $2.2 billion worth of taxed properties and $243 million worth of tax-exempt properties. If I did my math right — all those zeros make me dizzy — that means Read the full article → from Report: Ten percent of Southborough property is tax-exempt
Special town meeting in September to feature some big issues
I’ve mentioned it before, but here’s your official save the date for the special town meeting this fall. It will be held on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 pm at Trottier, so get your babysitters lined up. There are 15 articles on the warrant, several of them — like purchasing a new ladder truck — are Read the full article → from Special town meeting in September to feature some big issues
Southborough school bus routes posted
Figure out when you need to get the kids out the door. The 2009-2010 bus routes (.pdf) for Algonquin, Trottier, Neary, Woodward, and Finn have been posted on the school district website. (Did you know Algonquin pick-up starts at 6:35 am? All I can say is – yikes.) You can also check out an electronic Read the full article → from Southborough school bus routes posted
The week in government
Here’s the list of meetings for the week. On Tuesday, selectmen meet to discuss the salary range for the new police chief, among other items. The Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday talk about Woodland Meadows. Also on Wednesday, the Police Chief Search Committee meets in an executive session (closed to the public). Applications for Read the full article → from The week in government
Staying cool on a hot day
The belties at Chestnut Hill have the right idea today. Read the full article → from Staying cool on a hot day
St. Mark’s alum a ‘Top Chef’
I’m a huge fan of Top Chef on Bravo TV. Season 6 started Wednesday night, and this time there’s a contestant with local ties to root for. Cheftestant Ashley Merriman graduated from St. Mark’s in 1994. She went on to Hamilton College and then the Institute of Culinary Education in New York. Most recently she Read the full article → from St. Mark’s alum a ‘Top Chef’
Save the date: Southborough Heritage Day 2009
While focus is still on the town’s upcoming Summer Nights festival, Heritage Day is not far behind. Here are some dates and times to mark in your calendar. Sunday, October 11 Annual Heritage Day Road Race — The race is in the morning. I’ll pass along registration info once it’s available. Pumpkin drop-off, 4:00 – 6:30 Read the full article → from Save the date: Southborough Heritage Day 2009
Sign up for fall children’s classes at the Arts Center
The Southborough Arts Center has posted its fall class schedule for children. In addition to visual arts classes like pottery, drawing, and painting, the Arts Center is offering for the first time a series on creative movement. The program, called Free Dance, will teach children “how to move their body in the energy of ballet, Read the full article → from Sign up for fall children’s classes at the Arts Center
Ready to volley
Kids practice their skills with instructor Pat Richardson at the Richardson Tennis courts by Neary. (Photo courtesy of the Southborough Recreation Department) Read the full article → from Ready to volley
Getting real about 150 Cordaville Road
When the news broke that the building at 150 Cordaville Road was up for sale and town officials were eying it as a potential public safety building, many of you on this blog were excited about the prospect. But while selectmen have asked the Municipal Facilities Committee to evaluate the feasibility of purchasing 150 Cordaville Read the full article → from Getting real about 150 Cordaville Road