You know when you’re at a party and and you have a conversation with someone who has a bit of spinach stuck in their teeth, and the spinach is all you can focus on, no matter how interesting the conversation might be? That’s how I feel when I drive down Main Street, except instead of Read the full article → from Light blight on Main Street
Less-than-level services budget proposed for Algonquin
Superintendent Charles Gobron presented the preliminary Algonquin budget for fiscal year 2010 to the regional school committee last night. The proposed budget totals $18.4 million, which is $1.2 million, or 7.2%, more than the fiscal year 2009 budget. Like the Northborough and Southborough budgets presented earlier this month, the regional budget is well below level Read the full article → from Less-than-level services budget proposed for Algonquin
Free mental health screening from Southborough Youth & Family Services
The holidays can be stressful, especially in this economy. If you’re suffering from persistent anxiety or sadness, consider taking an online self-assessment offered by Southborough Youth & Family Services. It’s free and completely anonymous. The assessment consists of a self-administered questionnaire. At the end you get an immediate result that can be printed and taken Read the full article → from Free mental health screening from Southborough Youth & Family Services
Failing equipment at Police Station to be replaced
The Police Department’s communications console requires almost daily maintenance. (Photo from the Southborough Police Department) The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night authorized up to $12,000 to replace failing equipment in the Southborough Police Station. The money will be used to replace smoke detectors as well as a dispatch console. The selectmen also approved an Read the full article → from Failing equipment at Police Station to be replaced
We’ve all forgotten how to drive in this stuff
A car on its side on Main Street. (Photo courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department) At least if the morning commute is any indication. The fire department responded to three crashes in quick succession this morning: 6:55 am (Main Street): Vehicle rolled onto its side7:05 am (Gilmore Road): Pick-up truck on side7:24 am (Main Street Read the full article → from We’ve all forgotten how to drive in this stuff
Second car involved in fatal crash on Southville Road
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette is reporting that a second car was involved in the accident on Soutville Road last week that killed a Framingham High student. The driver of the second car allegedly fled the scene. He will be was arraigned on vehicular homicide charges today. More in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Update: Read the full article → from Second car involved in fatal crash on Southville Road
Going wireless on Main Street
I have to admit, I never paid much attention to the crisscross of wires above Main Street, they were just part of the landscape. But what if they weren’t? What if instead of telephone poles, the road was lined with trees, grass borders, and unobstructed sidewalks? That’s the vision the Main Street Council laid out Read the full article → from Going wireless on Main Street
Short list of Algonquin principal candidates expected next month
“People aren’t knocking down doors to be high school principals.” Even so, Superintendent Charles Gobron said the search committee tasked with finding a new Algonquin principal received about 20 resumes for the position. The committee is in the process of reviewing the resumes and scheduling interviews. They will present a short list of candidates to Read the full article → from Short list of Algonquin principal candidates expected next month
Winter parking ban in effect
With snow in the forecast on the ground, now seems like a good time to remind you that a winter parking ban is in effect. From December 1, 2008 through March 15, 2009, there is no overnight parking on any public way regardless of whether it’s snowing. Overnight means midnight to 6:00 am. During snowstorms, Read the full article → from Winter parking ban in effect
Holiday Arts Festival at Algonquin
The Algonquin orchestra and choirs, along with soloists and small ensembles will perform a holiday concert on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the Algonquin auditorium. The lobby outside the auditorium will be decorated with student art work. Read the full article → from Holiday Arts Festival at Algonquin
How you can help: Toy donation at the Fire Station
Colin Hartnett, with his brother Dustin and sister Grace, drop off toys at the Southborough Fire Department. (Photo courtesy of the Southborough Fire Department) (This is the latest in a series of posts about ways you can help those in need this holiday season.) All 8-year-old Colin Hartnett wanted for Christmas was toys. Sounds pretty Read the full article → from How you can help: Toy donation at the Fire Station
A chance for Southborough commuters to voice their opinions
You’ve been hearing about the proposed Mass Pike toll hike for weeks, and now it’s time to have your say. The Turnpike Authority will hold a public hearing in Framingham on Wednesday. Here are the details: Framingham Memorial Building (map) Nevins Hall 150 Concord Street Framingham, MA 01702 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A number Read the full article → from A chance for Southborough commuters to voice their opinions
Draft of the town warrant available
A draft of the fical year 2010 town warrant is posted on the Advisory Committee’s website. Town meeting isn’t until April, so I’m sure the warrant will go through significant revision between now and then. Still, it’s an interesting first peek. Some notable items include: Article 8: Building a new police station and demolishing the Read the full article → from Draft of the town warrant available
Fire damages house on Woodbury Road
A fire that began in a first-floor laundry room damaged a house at 27 Woodbury Road on Sunday. No injuries were reported and the house is still habitable. The fire was reported at around 6:30 pm on Sunday. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke in the house and a fire in the first-floor laundry room. Read the full article → from Fire damages house on Woodbury Road