It recently came to my attention (thanks, Freddie!) that the the contact form on my About page wasn’t working. For the life of me I can’t figure out why, so I’ve taken it down for now and replaced it with a link to my email address. If you used the form to contact me, please Read the full article → from I’m not ignoring you, really
The week in town government
Here are the department and committee meetings for the week. Enjoy. Monday, March 2 Board of Health, 1:00 pm @ BOH Hearing Room, Cordaville Hall Historical Commission, 7:00 pm @ Southborough Historical Museum, 25 Common Street Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Upper Hall, Cordaville Hall Tuesday, March 3 Board of Selectmen, 7:15 pm @ Hearing Read the full article → from The week in town government
A ladder truck for Southborough: Series introduction
Southborough has been without an aerial ladder truck for over a year now. In a report published late last year, a committee of current and past firefighters, town officials, and residents recommended the purchase of a new ladder truck. The cost is estimated at nearly $1 million. The committee plans to raise most of the Read the full article → from A ladder truck for Southborough: Series introduction
It’s not too late to buy your Fire Ball tickets
The folks organizing the Southborough Fire Ball — an event to raise money for a new aerial ladder truck — are putting the finishing touches on their plans this week. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing. It will happen this Saturday night at the Best Western Royal Plaza in Marlborough. And it’s not too late to Read the full article → from It’s not too late to buy your Fire Ball tickets
No school on Monday
Photo by MGShelton Those of you with kids in school no doubt received the call, but for those of you who haven’t heard, Monday is officially a snow day in Southborough. Superintendent Gobron tells me this makes four snow days for Southborough (K-8) and five for Algonquin. So, what do you think? Have we seen Read the full article → from No school on Monday
A return to winter
Was it really just two days ago that the toddler and I were out in 50-degree weather enjoying the playground for the first time this year? According to the National Weather Service, we’re in for about 11 inches of snow by Monday morning. Good thing I didn’t pack away the snowsuits just yet. Read the full article → from A return to winter
3 things to do this weekend
Photo by chocolate monster mel Buffalo Soldier presentation – Saturday The Buffalo Soldier exhibit at the Southborough Historical Museum continues this weekend. Guest speaker Benny White representing the Massachusetts 54th Regiment will attend in period costume to deliver an hourly “fireside chat.” The exhibit is open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The museum is Read the full article → from 3 things to do this weekend
What Southborough is reading, and watching
Every so often the Central Mass library updates a list of the most popular titles in their catalog. While they don’t break the list down by town, it’s probably a safe assumption that what’s popular in all of Central Mass is also popular in Southborough. Here are the top books and videos as measured by Read the full article → from What Southborough is reading, and watching
Fees on the rise at Algonquin
From parking to sports to lunch, it’s going to cost more to send your kids to Algonquin next year. At the regional school committee meeting on Wednesday night, Superintendent Charles Gobron said fee increases are needed to fill gaps in the budget, but acknowledged the increases weren’t going to win him any popularity contests. He’s Read the full article → from Fees on the rise at Algonquin
Early info on funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn
Many of you have been waiting for information about funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn. Dates aren’t set yet, but Susan Peghiny Faccenda, co-president of the Northborough-Southborough Music Association (NSMA), passed along this information: Arrangements to celebrate Dennis’ life and work are taking shape. Although final dates, locations and active participants need to be determined, this Read the full article → from Early info on funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn
School calendar for 2009-2010
It’s official. School is going to start really late next year. The first day for students in Northborough and Southborough will be September 2. The 2009-2010 calendar was approved Wednesday night by the regional school committee. It had already been approved by the Northborough and Southborough school committees. I’ve posted the full calendar for your Read the full article → from School calendar for 2009-2010
More tributes to Dennis Wrenn
An Algonquin grad blogs about yesterday’s Mass at St. Rose of Lima, the Community Advocate runs a touching story, and the school committee offers a moment of silence in honor of Mr. Wrenn. Here are the details. A man who was loved by so many Algonquin grad and Northborough resident Jason Freitas attended yesterday’s Mass Read the full article → from More tributes to Dennis Wrenn
Pop Warner early bird discount ends Saturday
If you’re kids want to do Pop Warner football or cheerleading this year, now is the time to register. If you sign up on or before February 28, the cost is $100. After that it jumps to $150. Teams are available for kids aged 7 to 14. Practice starts next August. For more details, or Read the full article → from Pop Warner early bird discount ends Saturday
Latest from the fire department
Lots of false alarms in the logs this week — from alarm systems, to smoke detectors, to carbon monoxide detectors. Check out all the action in the latest fire log. Read the full article → from Latest from the fire department