A new ladder truck to replace the one decommissioned in 2007 is estimated to cost around $1M. Compare that to what the town paid for its very first piece of firefighting equipment in 1896 — a whopping $150. That first handtub engine known as the Falcon is still in town, now maintained by the F.D. Newton Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough’s old fire engine is still hot stuff
On the hunt for bats in Southborough
If you’re driving down the street late at night and you happen to see a car parked on the side of the road with a large antenna sticking out of the window, don’t be alarmed. It’s just some folks looking for bats. That’s right, bats. According to the Southborough Police Department, there’s a group in Read the full article → from On the hunt for bats in Southborough
Portions of Parkerville Road closed starting Monday
Sections of Parkerville Road south of Route 9 will be closed over the next two weeks for DPW work. The intersection of Middle Road and Parkerville Road will be closed in all directions on July 21. You can expect delays in the area from July 20 through August 1. The DPW encourages you to seek Read the full article → from Portions of Parkerville Road closed starting Monday
Southborough wildlife: Things that fly edition
Since we’re identifying critters this week, anyone know what kind of butterfly this is? I spotted it while on a walk through the woods a few weeks ago. And this guy was enjoying the peonies on my deck. (Got photos of your garden in bloom or your friendly neighborhood creatures stopping by for a visit? Read the full article → from Southborough wildlife: Things that fly edition
To buy or not to buy – next steps for the police station
Many of you were intrigued by the idea of purchasing the High Speed Video building on Route 85 across from the transfer station as a new home for the police station. I asked Town Planner Vera Kolias what the next steps are. She told me the Municipal Facilities Committee will meet to determine if it’s Read the full article → from To buy or not to buy – next steps for the police station
Southborough resident develops children’s literature class at Algonquin
I recently finished the sixth Harry Potter installment (just in time for the movie), and I can tell you that despite the fact that Harry Potter is classified as children’s literature, it has some pertty grown-up themes. And I’m not the only Southborough resident to think so. Algonquin senior Maggie Rousseau came up with the Read the full article → from Southborough resident develops children’s literature class at Algonquin
On the market this week
It’s a battle of the million-dollar homes this week as two homes on Wolf Pen Lane came on the market — one for just under $1.2M and the other for just about $1.3M. A third million-dollar home, this one on Sears Road, went under agreement. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for Read the full article → from On the market this week
St. Matthew Parish gets new memorial garden thanks to Hopkinton scouts
A group of scouts from Hopkinton built a new memorial garden at St. Matthew Parish — a place of reflection nestled between the church and the parish center. The garden was dedicated to deceased members of St. Matthew Parish last weekend. From the Metrowest Daily News: The project was headed up by Ryan Norby, 15, Read the full article → from St. Matthew Parish gets new memorial garden thanks to Hopkinton scouts
Southborough population shows slight increase
After three years of little or no growth, the population in Southborough ticked up by 0.7% — that’s a total of 65 residents — from July 2007 to July 2008 according to the latest numbers released by the US Census Bureau. Southborough saw a period of significant growth at the start of the decade, with Read the full article → from Southborough population shows slight increase
Algonquin students make Metrowest Daily News all-star teams
A number of Algonquin students were honored by the Metrowest Daily News with spots on their spring all-star teams. You can see a list of teams on their website, but here are some of the Algonquin students who were recognized: Graham Henningson (baseball) Carly O’Connell (girls lacrosse) Carolyn Mukai (girls lacrosse) Mike Vulcano (boys lacrosse) Read the full article → from Algonquin students make Metrowest Daily News all-star teams
What the fire department has been up to
Last week’s weather kept the Southborough Fire Department hopping, with 36 calls on Tuesday and some weather-related ones on Wednesday and Thursday to boot. The logs show the north side of town was hit particularly hard by the storm last Tuesday, with water problems reported on Sears Road, Parkerville Road, and Red Gate Lane among Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Southborough wildlife: What is it?
I saw this little guy nibbling grass in front of the library yesterday evening. My knowledge of Southborough wildlife being what it is, I have no idea what kind of creature this might be. A woodchuck maybe? My toddler insisted it was a bunny, but even I know that’s not the case. Someone care to Read the full article → from Southborough wildlife: What is it?
Southborough a best place to live according to CNN Money
Best Places to Live lists abound. Southborough didn’t make the cut in a recent Boston Magazine list, but CNN Money apparently considers our town more worthy. In a recent CNNMoney.com ranking of American small towns, Southborough comes in 31st overall, and second in the sub-category of Six-Figure Towns (towns with high average incomes). Here’s what Read the full article → from Southborough a best place to live according to CNN Money
Repairs underway, temporary children’s area set up at library
The carpet has been torn up, damp drywall has been cut out, and fans and dehumidifiers are airing out the lower level of the library. But it will still be a while before the children’s room and meeting spaces are open again. Facilities Director Phil Rinehart said clean up from last week’s storm, which flooded Read the full article → from Repairs underway, temporary children’s area set up at library