If you have 10,000-square-foot, energy-efficient building with at least 40 parking spaces you’d like to sell to the town of Southborough (and, really, who doesn’t?) you’d better act quick. The town has put out an RFP (request for proposal) for a building that could be used as a new police station. Town administrators are exploring Read the full article → from Why build when you can buy?
Register for the senior tax work-off program starting Friday
Some hours helping out with town projects could earn seniors a break on their property taxes. The senior tax work-off program sets up qualified seniors with work projects in town departments to earn up to $750 of their property taxes. Seniors must be age 60 or older and be willing to commit to 112 hours Read the full article → from Register for the senior tax work-off program starting Friday
Selectmen choose new building inspector
Last week four candidates interviewed for the position of building inspector which has been vacant since Peter Johnson’s retirement in February. On Tuesday night selectmen made their choice. While selectmen called all of the candidates “excellent,” they unanimously and without much debate chose David G. Gusmini, a Holliston resident who is currently the assistant building Read the full article → from Selectmen choose new building inspector
A tribute to Chief Webber
If you’ve seen a copy of the town’s annual report which was released last week, you probably noticed it’s dedicated to Southborough Police Chief William Webber who died last November after a battle with cancer. Last night selectmen presented copies of the report to Chief Webber’s wife Kathy and other members of his family. “Billy Read the full article → from A tribute to Chief Webber
Talks with Columbia Pictures continue
Those of you hoping to catch a glimpse of Adam Sandler in Southborough this spring should continue to keep your fingers crossed. Selectmen Bill Boland said the town is still in “active discussion” with Columbia Pictures. The movie company hopes to film scenes from an as-yet untitled Adam Sandler comedy in and around Pilgrim Church Read the full article → from Talks with Columbia Pictures continue
Southborough in the news
Your weekly sample of stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection, this week with bonus video! Dear Mr. President “You will be our first African American President. That means if I work and study hard I could be President of the USA too because I am Indian.” —From a letter Neary fourth-grader Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
Woodward bingo night on Friday
Who doesn’t love bingo? And Friday night you have the chance to play with the family while raising money for a good cause at the Woodward Family Bingo Night. The annual SOS fundraiser features bingo games plus an art show, book fair, and pizza. There are two bingo sessions, one starting at 5:15 pm and Read the full article → from Woodward bingo night on Friday
Southboro Medical open house on Thursday
The OB/GYN and Pediatric groups of Southboro Medical will hold an open house on Thursday. You’ll have a chance to meet the doctors and hear them speak on a variety of topics like nutrition, healthy pregnancies, and HPV vaccination. There will also be an office tour. The open house takes place on Thursday, April 2 Read the full article → from Southboro Medical open house on Thursday
Spring RAP registration now open
Time to pick your RAP – Recreation After School Program for those of you not in the know – classes for the spring. Registration is now open online or in person at the Rec. Department (21 Highland Street). The spring RAP schedule runs April 27 through June 5. Programs are offered at Finn, Woodward, Neary, Read the full article → from Spring RAP registration now open
Expanding the Route 9/Route 495 interchange
Frequently I find myself at the end of Flagg Road where it meets Route 9 West between the Wendy’s and the Exxon station. And just as frequently I find myself waiting. Waiting for a gap in traffic big enough for me to ease gently onto Route 9. And by ease gently I mean pound on Read the full article → from Expanding the Route 9/Route 495 interchange
Lunch with your legislators
The Senior Center is hosting a lunch tomorrow with local legislators. Following lunch (grilled teriyaki kabobs), Senator Jamie Eldridge, Rep. Carolyn Dykema, and Rep. Danielle Gregoire will each give a brief presentation. No doubt they’ll also be mingling to answer questions and address issues. Lunch starts at 11:30 am and the presentations start at 12:15 Read the full article → from Lunch with your legislators
Classes for new moms and soon-to-be new moms
Isis Maternity is partnering with BodyScapes Fitness in Southborough to offer prenatal yoga, infant massage, and infant signing classes to area moms. There’s also a six-week program for new moms that offers info and support on topics of interest to moms with newborns. You don’t need to be a member of BodyScapes to enroll. Classes Read the full article → from Classes for new moms and soon-to-be new moms
Town Meeting docs and resources
Town Meeting is two weeks away, and you’re planning on going, right? Right? To help you get prepared, I’ve assembled all the documents and resources you might want in one handy place. Just click the Town Meeting tab in the header above, or follow this link to find meeting information, plus links to the warrant Read the full article → from Town Meeting docs and resources
Finn March Madness race results
Saturday was the first ever Finn March Madness 5K run/2K walk, and Finn SOS Chair Laura Eppen said the event went well. The race went very well! We had a very good turn out for our fist time event. Most of the Finn teachers as well as the principal, nurse, reading specialist participated in the Read the full article → from Finn March Madness race results