That was the question before the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night. Southborough’s only ladder truck is out of commission and the Fire Department has recommended the purchase of a new aerial truck to the tune of $900K. But how to pay for it? The selectmen felt the chance of a $900K truck passing at Read the full article → from How to pay for a new fire truck?
EMC plan approved
The Planning Board on Monday night approved EMC’s plan to build a 10-building office and research complex on 445-acres off Rte. 9. The decision caps more than 2 years of back-and-forth between the town and EMC over the project. As part of the construction project, changes will be made to Rte 9 and its connector Read the full article → from EMC plan approved
The town of Southborough is hiring
Everyone says government jobs are cushy. I’m not sure if that’s actually true, but here’s your chance to find out. The town is currently looking to fill the following positions: Facilities Manager (job description): Technical and supervisory work in the maintenance and repair of 10 town buildings (excluding school properties). Open until filled. Library Director* Read the full article → from The town of Southborough is hiring
Financial help available for Southborough residents in need
We all know the economy is tough right now. If you’re a Southborough resident who needs some financial assistance, you have options. The Southborough Trust Fund Commission is looking to give out as much as $15,000 in grants to help residents pay home heating, oil, medical, or other one-time expenses. To apply for a grant, Read the full article → from Financial help available for Southborough residents in need
International walk to school day
Today was International Walk to School Day, a nationwide event that promotes physical activity for kids, green commuting, and safety. Towns across the country sponsored events like walk to school parades, “walking school buses,” walkability checklists, and classroom activities. Forty-nine Massachusetts towns participated, but not Southborough or any surrounding towns. My daughter is barely walking, Read the full article → from International walk to school day
Keep an eye out for the girls in green on Heritage Day
Heritage Day is all about fun and games, and thanks to the initiative of a local Girl Scout troop, you’ll be able to take some of the fun home with you. The eighth-graders in Southborough Troop 2766 have put together a 44-page book full of games, puzzles, coloring, and other activities inspired by Southborough and Read the full article → from Keep an eye out for the girls in green on Heritage Day
Planning Board met with EMC and decided … what?
On Monday night the Planning Board met with EMC officials to discuss 16 conditions attached to EMC’s proposed 445-acre development on the Southborough-Westborough line. This is the latest in a series of discussions about the project. In August, Southborough rejected the project because they didn’t have time to review last-minute details provided by EMC. EMC Read the full article → from Planning Board met with EMC and decided … what?
On the market (10/08)
New on the market this week is this cute little number at 9 School St. listed for $449,000. The numbers for this week: Number of homes on the market: 73 Lowest asking price: $199,900 Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (10/08)
Cubs win the world series … the Southborough Cubs, that is
The hopes of the Chicago Cubs may have been dashed, but for the Southborough Cubs, it was another story entirely. In the Metrowest Adult Baseball League’s best of three championship series, the Southborough Cubs took both games of a double-header against the Framingham Orioles on Sunday to win the title. Congrats to the Cubies! Read the full article → from Cubs win the world series … the Southborough Cubs, that is
Some Southborough tidbits
Here are a few things I learned on southboroughnews.com. There’s no way to link directly to stories on the site, so you may need to scroll to find them. Pumpkins and Hayrides at Chestnut Hill Farm on October 8 and 9 (3:00 pm to dusk). Chestnut Hill Farm is at the corner of Northborough Road Read the full article → from Some Southborough tidbits
Looking for a good read?
Be sure to visit the Friends of the Southborough Library book sale on Heritage Day (10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Library).You’ll find books for both adults and young readers priced from 25 cents to $2. VHS and books on tape will be for sale, too. And if all that book browsing makes you Read the full article → from Looking for a good read?
Bargains are in the box
I’ve always wondered about the Bargain Box located next to St. Mark’s Church on Main St. Sometimes the sign is there, sometimes it’s not – I’ve never been able to discern a pattern. Is it affiliated with St. Mark’s? Or maybe Fay School? Is it open to the public? A little bit of Internet sleuthing Read the full article → from Bargains are in the box
Do you have a carbon monoxide detector?
You probably heard about the carbon monoxide leak in the Zeh School in Northborough last week. Thankfully, the school had installed carbon monoxide detectors that alerted them to the danger. The leak was blamed on a mechanical failure of the school’s boiler. As the home heating season gets underway, now seems like a good time Read the full article → from Do you have a carbon monoxide detector?
Good news for train commuters
Southborough residents have long complained about the lack of Commuter Rail trains running the Worcester-Boston route. Now the state is doing something about it. Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray and other political leaders recently announced the purchase of CSX Corp’s Worcester to Boston train line which will allow them to improve Commuter Rail service. Five new Read the full article → from Good news for train commuters