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
Algonquin spring sports schedule
I’ve posted a PDF of the complete Algonquin spring sports schedule for those of you looking to catch a game or two. Perhaps one played by our highly ranked boys’ baseball team? In addition to baseball, spring sports include lacrosse, volleyball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. Read the full article → from Algonquin spring sports schedule
Advisory Committee member disappointed in Town Meeting ‘foolishness’
Advisory Committee member John Boiardi had a letter to the editor published in the Metrowest Daily News on Sunday. In the letter he admonishes town meeting voters for approving a higher assessment for the Algonquin budget when town officials recommended against it. It is a sad situation when a relative handful of Town Meeting members Read the full article → from Advisory Committee member disappointed in Town Meeting ‘foolishness’
The latest on the Adam Sandler movie
I know you’ve all be waiting with bated breath to hear more about the Adam Sandler movie that may be coming to town, and I can tell you from last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting that the town is thiiiiis close to signing the deal with Columbia Pictures. “We’re in pretty good shape on everything,” Read the full article → from The latest on the Adam Sandler movie
Accident on Framingham Road, pool house fire
Passing along a couple of items from the Fire Department website: Accident closes Framingham Road A 19 year-old Marlborough man was injured when his car rolled over and crashed into a utility pole on Framingham Road on at 10:55 PM on April 17. The crash occurred near Maplecrest Drive. Arriving rescue personnel found the driver Read the full article → from Accident on Framingham Road, pool house fire
Documentary follows Southborough’s Luis Tiant to Cuba
Red Sox great Luis Tiant is a long way from home. Born in Cuba, Tiant left the island in 1961 at age 20. After 19 seasons in the Major Leagues, including 8 with the Red Sox (1971-1978), he retired and now lives in Southborough. A new documentary produced by Kris Meyer and the Farrelly brothers Read the full article → from Documentary follows Southborough’s Luis Tiant to Cuba
My Southborough is atwitter
Atwitter on Twitter, that is. All the cool kids are doing it. Sign up to follow the My Southborough Twitter feed here. Update: Governor Deval Patrick is now following me on Twitter … me and about 3,000 other people, but still! Read the full article → from My Southborough is atwitter