Algonquin boys’ soccer coach John Frederick resigned earlier this year and was recently named an assistant coach at Holy Cross. Algonquin is looking to fill the coaching position for their varsity and freshman boys’ soccer teams. If you think you have the skills, send a cover letter and résumé to Fran Whitten, Algonquin Regional High Read the full article → from Algonquin soccer coach wanted
Car misses driveway on Orchard Road
A My Southborough reader sent in photos of some action on Orchard Road this weekend: Someone visiting my neighbor today was backing out of their driveway and missed the paved part and went off a small stone wall and was suspended in the air. The police and fire departments were called along with a tow Read the full article → from Car misses driveway on Orchard Road
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. Of note is Wednesday’s public workshop on Southborough’s Villages sponsored by the Zoning Advisory Committee. I’ll have more information on the workshop in a post later today. Monday,April 27 Board of Assessors meeting, 7:30 am @ Hearing Room, Town House Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee, Read the full article → from The week in town government
New at the library this week
The latest in The Women’s Murder Club series, 8th Confession, is now at the Southborough Library. Also an oldie but goodie from the Yarn Girls. And on the children’s side, how can you not be intrigued by a book titled 10 Lucky Things That Have Happened to Me Since I Nearly Got Hit by Lightning? Read the full article → from New at the library this week
Southborough in the news
Your weekly selection of stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. Running for a cause “I jumped at the chance to run for them. It’s an opportunity to test myself and help John and the school. I can’t really pass that up because I see the benefit every day.” —Holliston resident Mike Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
How much is too much?
The latest My Southborough poll has to do with a topic that’s near and dear to my heart … the My Southborough blog. The thing I want to know is, how many posts is too many? Are you feeling inundated to the point that you can’t keep up with all the fabulous news about town? Read the full article → from How much is too much?
Truck hits bridge and one resident wants changes
I didn’t know this, but apparently it’s not uncommon for trucks to hit the low bridge on River Street (Route 85) near the commuter rail station. Southborough resident John Kendall who lives on nearby Cottage Street says he always hears them when they hit. When a too-tall box truck struck the bridge last week, Kendall Read the full article → from Truck hits bridge and one resident wants changes
Tax work-off program full, but there are other ways for seniors to save
Registration opened earlier this month for the senior tax work-off program — a program that lets seniors volunteer at town jobs in exchange for a break on their property taxes. The program is a popular one, and Senior Center Coordinator Pam LeFrancois tells me the spots have all been filled. There were 30 spots and Read the full article → from Tax work-off program full, but there are other ways for seniors to save
Upcoming classes at the Arts Center
The final session of the 2008-2009 season starts next Tuesday, so sign up for classes while you still can. For adults there’s a series on life drawing and pottery, plus a one-session basket weaving class on April 30. And for kids there are programs in clay, drawing and cartooning, painting, and pottery, as well as Read the full article → from Upcoming classes at the Arts Center
Signs of spring I don’t relish
I spotted these guys buzzing around my house yesterday morning. Just looking at them gives me the willies. Read the full article → from Signs of spring I don’t relish
Fire logs for the week
If the latest fire logs are any indication, it’s a popular time for Southborough residents to clean up their yards and burn brush. Ideally, brush burning doesn’t land you a visit by the fire department, but for a number of residents this week it did. Brush burning season ends April 30, so plan accordingly. You’ll Read the full article → from Fire logs for the week
New feature: On the market
I’m introducing a new feature today on My Southborough. Each week I’ll bring you a list of houses that have come on the market in Southborough, along with those that have gone under agreement or sold. Doug McClain (email) with Century 21 Commonwealth Realty was kind enough to supply the listing info. Thanks, Doug! New Read the full article → from New feature: On the market
Southborough unemployment still low, but rising
The unemployment rate in Southborough was 5.2% in March. That’s a slight increase over the February rate of 5.0% and the January rate of 4.7%. But it’s a more significant increase when compared year-over-year. In March 2008 the unemployment rate was 3.1%. Even so, Southborough is doing relatively well when compared to other towns and Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment still low, but rising
Happy Earth Day, Southborough
Here are some ways you can celebrate Earth Day in Southborough. Clean up your ‘hood There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day in my opinion than by working in your own community. And here’s your chance. Southborough’s 19th Annual Earth Day Clean Up will take place on Saturday May 2. Why not get a Read the full article → from Happy Earth Day, Southborough