Pilgrim Church was evacuated Tuesday morning after someone smelled natural gas. Kindergroup kids and parents were among those evacuated. Firefighters discovered a pilot light in the kitchen had gone out. NStar was called in and they recommended the stove be shut down until it could be cleaned. Firefighters monitored for explosive levels of natural gas, Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church evacuated due to gas leak
Board of Selectmen recap
It was an action-packed session at the Board of Selectmen meeting last night. The meeting lasted about 3-1/2 hours and I have 20 pages of notes (they’re small pages, but still). Bear with me as I fashion them into a collection of posts. Some topics you can expect to hear about: The Arts Center and Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen recap
Weather-related crash on Cordaville Road
Monday’s snow contributed to a crash on Cordaville Road (Route 85) near the entrance to the St. Mark’s Golf Course. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries when her car crashed into a guardrail. More pictures are available on the Southborough Fire Department website. Read the full article → from Weather-related crash on Cordaville Road
Public forum with Governor Patrick – tonight
I just got word from Rep. Carolyn Dykema’s office that Governor Deval Patrick will be in Natick tonight to talk transportation with Metrowest residents. In a town hall format, Governor Patrick will discuss his recently-announced transportation reforms and a proposed increase in the state fuel tax. Rep. Dykema (Southborough precincts 2 and 3) will also Read the full article → from Public forum with Governor Patrick – tonight
Does Southborough need an aerial ladder truck? What the numbers say
(This is part 2 in a series of posts about the proposal for a new aerial ladder truck in Southborough. For more information, see the series introduction.) Yesterday I explained why an aerial ladder truck is important in firefighting. Basically, when responding to a fire in a two-story or greater building, having an aerial ladder Read the full article → from Does Southborough need an aerial ladder truck? What the numbers say
Estate planning seminar
Southborough attorney Susan Grinblatas will present an estate planning seminar in the Southborough Library Meeting Room on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. Topics to be covered include: Wills Trusts Guardianship for Minor Children Durable Power of Attorney Advance Directive (“Living Will”) Health Care Proxy HIPPA Release Form Homestead Declaration Read the full article → from Estate planning seminar
Should we get rid of the Arts Center?
Advisory Committee member Al Hamilton has a plan to balance the budget, and it doesn’t revolve around layoffs or salary freezes or cuts to programs. What’s his magic bullet? Sell the Southborough Arts Center. Or Fayville Hall, or Fire Station 2, or the Cemetery Building, all of which he labels “money pits.” In a recent Read the full article → from Should we get rid of the Arts Center?
Senior Center newsletter for March/April
According to Pam LeFrancois, director of the Southborough Senior Center, Southborough has about 1,400 residents over the age of 60. About half of them participate in programs and activities at the Southborough Senior Center on Cordaville Road. If you’re one of them — or if you’re just curious about what goes on in the Senior Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter for March/April
Why an aerial ladder truck is important, or Firefighting 101
(This is part 1 in a series of posts about the proposal for a new aerial ladder truck in Southborough. For more information, see the series introduction.) Back in the fall of 2007, Southborough was forced to retire its only aerial ladder truck after safety issues, including fraying cables in the hydraulic system and rotting Read the full article → from Why an aerial ladder truck is important, or Firefighting 101
Funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn
Dates and times for Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn’s wake, funeral, and memorial service have finally been set. His daughter Jessica Wrenn Still posted the following details on Facebook: Arrangements for my father are finally coming together. His wake will be held on Sunday, March 8th, at Britton-Wallace Funeral Home in Auburn, MA. It is Read the full article → from Funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn
I’m not ignoring you, really
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