Emergency repair work on the railroad tracks through downtown Southborough closed Main Street to thru traffic for much of Friday. Let’s just hope they used some of the time to patch those killer potholes leading up to the tracks. Read the full article → from Train track repairs close Main Street
Southborough in the news
Your weekly sample of stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. A business built for speed “We own five race-prepared Mazda Miatas, which we rent to a wide variety of folks. Some people rent our Miatas for race-driving schools, others rent as a cost-effective alternative to building their own.” —Southborough resident Steve Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
First solo show for Southborough collage artist
There will be no shortage of art in Southborough this weekend, but one Southborough artist will have her sights set a bit farther out of town. Collage artist Kathleen (Kay) Hendrick will celebrate her first solo show at The Gallery at Second Stage Studio, in Cumberland, Rhode Island. You might have seen some of Hendrick’s Read the full article → from First solo show for Southborough collage artist
Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball opening day festivities
The Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball organization has a weekend full of activities planned to celebrate the opening of their 2009 spring season. Saturday features a pitch, hit, and run competition, plus the start of the opening day silent auction. Sunday is the official opening day with a parade of players, picnic lunch, amusements, and Read the full article → from Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball opening day festivities
Community garden plots available
The Southborough Conservation Commission is offering community garden plots to residents who want to raise vegetables, herbs, or flowers. But if you want one, you’d better act soon because they’re going fast. The plots are located on the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land in full sun and with access to water. There are two sizes: 10 Read the full article → from Community garden plots available
Developer outlines revised plan for Woodland Meadows 40B
As I mentioned earlier this week, the developer behind the Woodland Meadows 40B project is trying a new approach to get his project built. At Wednesday night’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, developer Robert Heavey provide some more detail on his revised plan. According to the Metrowest Daily News, Heavey is now potentially looking to Read the full article → from Developer outlines revised plan for Woodland Meadows 40B
Alert: Main Street closed for part of Friday
I just got an email from Assistant Town Planner Vanessa Hale saying CSX needs to do some emergency repair work tomorrow on the railroad tracks that cross Main Street in downtown Southborough. The road will be down to one lane for most of the day on Friday, and will be closed entirely for one 3-hour Read the full article → from Alert: Main Street closed for part of Friday
Update on commuter rail parking at Fitzgerald’s
Several of you expressed interest in the plan by Fitzgerald’s General Store to offer discounted commuter rail parking, so here’s an update. The proposal was supposed to come before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night, but it had to be postponed due to a scheduling conflict. It’s now scheduled to come before the board Read the full article → from Update on commuter rail parking at Fitzgerald’s
On the market
Here’s your weekly round up of the Southborough real estate market. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the information. New on the market 9 Ted Lane (map) – 8 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Contemporary – $459,900 7 Fitzgerald Lane (map) – 10 room, 4 bed, 3 bath colonial Read the full article → from On the market
Your map to Southborough Open Studio Day
Saturday is Southborough Open Studio Day, a day when artists living in town throw open the doors to their home studios and invite in the public. Those who don’t have studio space they can open, set up shop at the Arts Center. It’s a great opportunity to connect with local artists and maybe do a Read the full article → from Your map to Southborough Open Studio Day
Emergency preparedness groups need volunteers, offer training
With all the news about swine flu this week, now seems like a good time to talk about emergency preparedness. Southborough has two emergency response teams — the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) — and they’re both looking for volunteers. The groups will hold a joint open house on Read the full article → from Emergency preparedness groups need volunteers, offer training
Reminder: Earth Day Clean Up on Saturday
Don’t forget about the 19th Annual Earth Day Clean Up scheduled for Saturday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Here’s some information from the event flyer: To adopt a favorite part of town, please call Southborough’s Department of Public Works at 485-1210 or visit their location next to the Southborough Transfer Station that morning to Read the full article → from Reminder: Earth Day Clean Up on Saturday
Social Security seminar at the library
Do you have questions about Social Security? Southborough resident Peter G. Martin from Compass Income Planning will hold a free seminar at the library on Thursday to help people better understand their income options from Social Security. Some topics to be covered include: Should you take Social Security early? When is your break-even date? Can Read the full article → from Social Security seminar at the library
Pop Warner registration closes Friday
Friday is the last day to register for the 2009 Pop Warner football or cheerleading season. Teams are available for kids aged 7 to 14. Practice starts next August. For more details, or to register, visit the Northborough-Southborough T-Hawks website. Read the full article → from Pop Warner registration closes Friday