I checked in with Town Clerk Paul Berry on the attendance numbers for town meeting this year. Turns out it was pretty grim. On Monday night, 227 voters showed up. On Tuesday night it was down to 131. The quorum is 100. Berry described the turnout as “very low.” He said town meeting normally sees Read the full article → from Town meeting attendance ‘very low’
Do your grocery shopping at Roche Bros. on Friday
Saturday night is prom night for Algonquin juniors. And you can help the kids have a good — and safe — time just by buying some peanut butter or milk or frozen peas or whatever happens to be on your grocery list. That’s because Roche Bros. in Westborough is donating a portion of its sales Read the full article → from Do your grocery shopping at Roche Bros. on Friday
Northborough’s ‘warm spirit of compromise’
The Metrowest Daily News reports Northborough Town Meeting last night approved the Algonquin debt reimbursement compromise rejected by Southborough earlier this month. The compromise was proposed by the Regional School Committee as a way to resolve the dispute between the two towns over how to split mortgage payments for Algonquin over the next 17 years. Read the full article → from Northborough’s ‘warm spirit of compromise’
Save the date: Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale May 9
The annual Southborough Gardeners plant sale will take place at the Community House on Saturday, May 9 from 8:00 am to noon. Read the full article → from Save the date: Southborough Gardeners Plant Sale May 9
A new approach for Woodland Meadows?
Woodland Meadows is a proposed 40B development at the intersection of Route 9 east and Woodland Road. Because it’s a 40B, certain zoning laws can be relaxed in return for a portion of the development being affordable housing. But that doesn’t mean the developers have had an easy time getting approval. The Conservation Commission has Read the full article → from A new approach for Woodland Meadows?
What you need to know about swine flu
Last week you had no idea pigs even got the flu. This week it’s all anyone is talking about. While there have been no cases of swine flu reported in our area at this point, the Southborough Fire Department wants to make sure you stay informed. “The important fact to remember is that it is Read the full article → from What you need to know about swine flu
Open casting call this weekend for Adam Sandler film
So you want to be in pictures? Now’s your chance! RPM Casting will hold an open casting call on Saturday for extras for the upcoming Adam Sandler comedy “Lake House.” In case you haven’t heard, some of the scenes for the movie will be filmed in Southborough next month. The open call will be held Read the full article → from Open casting call this weekend for Adam Sandler film
Public workshop on Southborough’s villages
What would you like downtown to look like in 20 years? What about Cordaville? Or Fayville or Southville? The Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) wants to know what you think. In the current bylaws, zoning for each of Southborough’s four business villages is exactly the same. But as part of their project to revamp the town’s Read the full article → from Public workshop on Southborough’s villages
Algonquin soccer coach wanted
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?