Every year the Southborough School Committee must decide whether to open up enrollment to non-Southborough students as part of the state’s school choice program. This year, as in years past, the decision was no. The school choice program allows parents to send their children to schools in communities other than the city or town they Read the full article → from Southborough opts out of school choice program
Water line replacement on Route 85 in Marlborough
If you’re heading into Marlborough on Route 85, expect delays starting at the Southborough line. A project to replace a water line starts today and runs through the end of July. Construction is scheduled weekdays from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. More details in the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Water line replacement on Route 85 in Marlborough
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. Of note is a public meeting on Thursday on the Main Street reconstruction project. Monday,June 1 Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC), 5:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Planning Board, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Historical Commission, 7:00 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in town government
Swan on the Wachusett Aqueduct
I captured these pictures earlier in the month on the section of the aqueduct between Parkerville and Deerfoot Roads. For a time there were two swans swimming there each morning, then just the one, and now I don’t see either when I go by. Anyone caught a glimpse of them elsewhere in town? Read the full article → from Swan on the Wachusett Aqueduct
Fire log for the week
Monday 5/25/09 16:10 Brush or brush and grass mix fire, Carriage Hill Circle Sunday 5/24/09 14:18 EMS call, Independence Lane, Ashland 22:20 EMS call, North Street Saturday 5/23/09 02:03 Cover assignment, Cedar Street, Ashland Friday 5/22/09 06:32 Alarm system activation due to malfunction, Bantry Road 16:58 Vehicle accident with injuries, Valley Road 19:58 Unauthorized burning, Read the full article → from Fire log for the week
Southborough office hours for Senator Kerry and Rep. Dykema
You have two chances next week to talk with legislators or their staff. State Representative Carolyn Dykema (Southborough precincts 2 and 3) will be at Mauro’s Cafe on Monday to talk with constituents, while staff members for U.S. Senator John Kerry will hold office hours at the Town House on Tuesday. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Southborough office hours for Senator Kerry and Rep. Dykema
No commuter rail parking at Fitzgerald’s – for now
The plan by the owner of Fitzgerald’s General Store to offer cheaper commuter rail parking is dead, at least for now. The Metrowest Daily News reports that the Zoning Board of Appeals denied without prejudice Ramanbhati Patel’s request for a special permit to offer monthly parking in his lot. He will be able to reapply Read the full article → from No commuter rail parking at Fitzgerald’s – for now
Men in trees
Scenes from the movie shoot this week, including one of a paparazzo stalking his prey. Read the full article → from Men in trees
On the market this week
A collection of Colonials went on the market this week ranging in price from $379K to one at over $1.5M. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market 32 Oak Hill Rd (map) – 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Colonial – $379,900 4 Read the full article → from On the market this week
Cordaville Hall to get a new roof, lose some dormers
The Board of Selectmen last week approved a $32K contract to replace the roof at Cordaville Hall (the Senior Center). As part of the work, the four dormers on the back of the building will be removed. The ones on the front will remain. Facilities Manager Phil Rinehart told selectmen the roof needs replacing because Read the full article → from Cordaville Hall to get a new roof, lose some dormers
Say goodbye to Hollywood
The movie in Southborough is officially over, and life around town will soon return to normal. The cast and crew finished up filming late last night. I’ve haven’t been down to see the set today, but word is much of the equipment, including light trucks and the trailers at Woodward, have already made their way Read the full article → from Say goodbye to Hollywood
Energy bars to the stars
Earlier in the week you read about Southborough businesses like Falconi Bros. and the Southborough House of Pizza that are profiting from the movie being in town. Here’s a story about another business seeing an upside thanks to a little bit of initiative. Dan O’Rourke, owner of Southborough-based NRG BAR a manufacturer of all-natural energy Read the full article → from Energy bars to the stars
Reminder: Sign up for Webber golf tourney by June 1
Monday, June 1 is the last day to sign up for the Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament. The event honors Southborough’s Police Chief William Webber who passed away from pancreatic cancer last November. All proceeds go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. More info here. Read the full article → from Reminder: Sign up for Webber golf tourney by June 1
Top 5 movie-related Tweets
Southborough’s 15 minutes of fame has extended all the way to the Twittersphere. Here’s my list of the top 5 movie-related Tweets. 5. I’m looking at aerials from Southboro. We’re over the movie shoot. I’m sure our chopper isn’t disrupting a thing. (@JohnWBZ) 4. @adamsandler when are you coming to southboro? are you bringing your Read the full article → from Top 5 movie-related Tweets