On Tuesday, selectmen meet to interview a candidate for a police officer position. On Thursday the Historical Commission and Municipal Facilities Committee meet to try to iron out their differences over proposals for a new police station. Monday, August 3 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, August 4 Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town Read the full article → from The week in government
Are you a Southborough blogger?
Did you know I’m not the only blogger in town? Southborough residents blog about all sorts of things, from photography to parenting to community preservation. There are any number of interesting conversations happening, and I’d like to help you find them by putting together a list of Southborough-based blogs. If you’re a Southborough blogger, leave Read the full article → from Are you a Southborough blogger?
Why flags are at half staff today
For the second time this week, flags in Southborough and across the state are at half staff. Today it is in honor of 21-year-old Corporal Nicholas Xiarhos of Yarmouth who was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on July 23, 2009. Corporal Xiarhos, whose father is a lieutenant with the Yarmouth Police Department, will Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today
How to get rid of your household hazardous waste
We’ve all got the stuff lying around our basements and garages — old cans of paint, cleansers, antifreeze, other unpleasant chemicals. But how do you get rid of it? That question from a couple of commenters in this week’s open discussion thread prompted me to find out. I talked to DPW Supervisor Karen Galligan. She told Read the full article → from How to get rid of your household hazardous waste
Beat the sales tax at Panzano
If you buy a bottle of wine (or beer or spirits) today you won’t pay any sales tax. But all that changes tomorrow when the state will start imposing a 6.25% sales tax on alcohol purchases. Panazano Market wants to help you stock up on tax-free wine. Through today, they’re offering a 20% discount on Read the full article → from Beat the sales tax at Panzano
Man injured at Chestnut Hill still in hospital, OSHA may investigate
The 76-year-old man struck by a tractor at Chestnut Hill Farm earlier this week is still in the hospital and was listed in serious condition, reports Wicked Local Southborough. The article also says the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is determining whether to investigate the accident, but police are not expected to file Read the full article → from Man injured at Chestnut Hill still in hospital, OSHA may investigate
The fungus among us
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