Saw this sign while driving along White Bagley Road today. Um, I think they prefer the term intellectually-challenged deer. Read the full article → from Slow deer
Southborough photographer exhibits at Red Barn Coffee
If you’re stopping by Red Barn to pick up a nice iced coffee this summer, be sure to take a few minutes to look at the walls. There you’ll find a collection of photographs by Southborough resident William Short. The subject of the photographs is the landscape of Iceland. Short has a passion for Viking-age Read the full article → from Southborough photographer exhibits at Red Barn Coffee
Made in the shade at Woodward
During some scorching Southborough summers, I’ve been know to zig zag across the street while out on a walk to find the shadiest route possible. Needless to say, I haven’t had to do that much this summer. But on those few days this summer when shade has been desirable, the kids playing at Woodward have Read the full article → from Made in the shade at Woodward
When should the Transfer Station be open?
In the open thread this week, there was a discussion about which days the Transfer Station should be open. Many of you lobbied for additional weekend time, namely Sundays. After their meeting on Tuesday, I asked the selectmen what they thought of the idea. Not surprisingly, the issue comes down to money. Chairman Sal Giorlandino Read the full article → from When should the Transfer Station be open?
Firefighters recognized for their years of service
At the Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday night, Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. handed out service award pins to members of his crew in recognition of their time with the department. He also got to keep one for himself for his 35 years of service. Those with 20 or more years of service are Read the full article → from Firefighters recognized for their years of service
Reminder: Library end of summer party tomorrow
The library’s end of summer Outer Space Party will be held tomorrow at the Southborough Arts Center (map). The event starts at 11:00 am and features games, crafts, and food. It’s open to kids of all ages. The party caps of a summer of reading events, all with a space theme. The celebration had to Read the full article → from Reminder: Library end of summer party tomorrow
Committee formed to research PILOT donations
The Boston Globe today has an article on PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) donations by nonprofits, and it focuses largely on Southborough. Of note, here’s a quote from a Fay School spokeswoman that I’m sure you’ll appreciate: The Fay School feels an obligation to be a good citizen of Southborough. To meet that obligation, Read the full article → from Committee formed to research PILOT donations
Southborough has a new ambulance
At town meeting in 2008, voters allocated $175,000 for a new ambulance, and it has finally arrived. Ambulance 28 is a shiny new 2009 Ford/Horton model. Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said the department did “considerable research” before settling on that model. The new ambulance will replace an older 1999 model in the fleet. You Read the full article → from Southborough has a new ambulance
On the market this week
This house at 13 Wyndemere went on the market for $4.2M. Yep, you read that right. On the market for a cool $4.2 million, the house at 13 Wyndemere is probably not the most expensive in Southborough, but it’s got to be up there, right? I’m sure you’re curious to see more pictures, and you’re Read the full article → from On the market this week
Man injured in Chestnut Hill farm accident has died
The Metrowest Daily News is reporting that Charles Hanson of Framingham has died two weeks after he was injured in an accident at Chestnut Hill Farm. The 76-year-old was working with his grandson when both men were struck by a tractor. Hanson’s grandson had only minor injuries. The elder Hanson was taken to UMass Memorial Read the full article → from Man injured in Chestnut Hill farm accident has died
Beading workshop offered at the library
The Southborough Library will hold a Beading Workshop on Tuesday, August 25, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the library. Pat Ellis will teach basic beading techniques and some wire wrapping for ages 14 and up. There will be an $8.00 fee for materials, and payments are to be made to the Friends of the Read the full article → from Beading workshop offered at the library
Southborough Rotary awards scholarship
News from the Southborough Rotary: Each year the Southborough Rotary club awards the Annie Lori Satterfield Scholarship to the graduating Algonquin applicant with the highest academic record. This year the club was honored to welcome Sadhna Gupta and awarded her the $1,000.00 scholarship. Sadhna was third in her graduating class. In the fall, she will Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary awards scholarship
No additional taxes for Southborough establishments
After a brief and controversy-free discussion, selectmen last night decided not to support an increase in local meal and hospitality taxes. That means the issue won’t show up on the warrant at the fall town meeting. Proprietors of a couple Southborough establishments showed up at the meeting, including Kevin Gill who owns Owen O’Leary’s and Read the full article → from No additional taxes for Southborough establishments
What the fire department has been up to
Tuesday 8/4/09 02:38 Cooking fire, Latisquama Road 08:01 EMS call, Turnpike Road Wednesday 8/5/09 11:31 EMS call, Main Street 12:23 Unintentional alarm system activation, Village Path Point 14:08 Hazardous condition, Main Street and Granuaile Road Thursday 8/6/09 09:20 Alarm system activation due to malfunction, Soutville Road 12:15 EMS call, Central Street 18:08 Vehicle accident with Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to