The town of Southborough knows all too well that teenage drinking is a real issue. In an effort to address the problem, Southborough has joined together with Northborough, Westborough, Shrewsbury, and Grafton to form the Partnership for Healthy Pathways (PHP), an organization that seeks to promote change through citizen action. PHP’s focus is on reducing Read the full article → from Community organization addresses teenage drinking
Keep that bug spray handy
Last week it was the Asian Longhorned Beetle making its approach, this week it’s West Nile. Read the full article → from Keep that bug spray handy
A taste of Tomasso’s at home
Tomasso’s executive chef Justin Melnick offers a recipe for Butternut Squash Gnocchi with a Sage and Walnut Pesto in the Metrowest Daily News. Looks perfect for a cool fall evening. If you’re not up for trying the recipe at home, you can sample it at Tomasso’s starting October 9th. Read the full article → from A taste of Tomasso’s at home
Sports Friday (10/03)
(Photo from Wicked Local) Here’s the Algonquin round up for the week: Monday, Sept 29 Field Hockey: Algonquin 1, Milford 1 (more…) Boys Cross Country: Algonquin 21, Leominster 34 (more…) Wednesday, Oct 1 Golf: Algonquin 202, Leominster 210 (more…) Girls Volleyball: Algonquin 3, North Middlesex 0 (more…) Thursday, Oct 2 Boys Soccer: Algonquin 5, Shrewsbury Read the full article → from Sports Friday (10/03)
Register for the Heritage Day Road Race
The race is a 5-mile run or 3-mile walk to be held on Sunday, October 12 (rain or shine) as part of Heritage Day. The registration cost is $20 if you pre-register, $25 if you register on the day of the race. Register by 10/5 and get a free T-shirt. Registration form, course map, and Read the full article → from Register for the Heritage Day Road Race
Steeple Coffeehouse launches 12th season
The Steeple Coffeehouse will kick off it’s 2008-2009 season (their 12th) on October 11th with a double header featuring returning favorites the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band and newcomers Dana and Susan Robinson. The Steeple Coffeehouse sets up in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 7:00 and the show starts at 7:30. Check out the Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse launches 12th season
Last day to register to vote – 10/15
Make sure your voice is heard. Register to vote in the November presidential election by October 15. Register in person at the Town Clerk’s office in the Town House, Monday-Friday from 9-5 pm. More info on the town website. Read the full article → from Last day to register to vote – 10/15
Boston Globe wine picks
The Boston Globe showcases five low-cost ($10 – $12) Italian reds, at least one of which you can get at Panzano Market here in town. While we’re on the subject, did you know Panzano offers free wine tastings every Friday (5-7 pm) and Saturday (4-7 pm)? Stop by this week and maybe you’ll get a Read the full article → from Boston Globe wine picks
What to look forward to on Heritage Day
Looking to plan out your Heritage Day? Check out the schedule posted on the Rec Department’s website. Some highlights: Sunday, October 12th 10:00 am – Heritage Day Road Race 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Pumpkin Lighting & Viewing Monday, October 13th 10:00 am – Annual Heritage Day Parade 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Fire Read the full article → from What to look forward to on Heritage Day
Becker College opens facility in Southborough
Worcester-based Becker College will host the grand opening of its Metrowest Center for Accelerated and Professional Studies in Southborough later today. The center is located at 337 Turnpike Rd., just west of the intersection with Crystal Pond Rd. According to their website, Becker provides “career focused academics, particularly in the fields of business, education, veterinary Read the full article → from Becker College opens facility in Southborough
On the market (10/01)
Looking for a 20-bedroom, 2-bath house? (Who isn’t?) Look no further, because Southborough’s got it. The numbers for this week: Number of homes on the market: 71Lowest asking price: $199,900Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (10/01)
Elderly treehuggers win their appeal
If you read my previous post about Southborough lawyer Christopher M. Uhl, you might have wondered about the fate of his elderly clients. You know, the ones who tied themselves to a crabapple tree to prevent its removal and were later served with eviction notices in alleged retaliation? The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports they’ve Read the full article → from Elderly treehuggers win their appeal
Schools cutting down on paper
A recent article in the Metrowest Daily News profiled the efforts of area schools to cut down on paper use. Things like sending newsletters via email or posting grades online. Neary School is also doing its part. Last week was the final week for sending home paper versions of the Thursday Packet, a listing of Read the full article → from Schools cutting down on paper
The Asian longhorned beetle is moving this way
Discovery of the beetle in previously unaffected Worcester neighborhoods have prompted officials to expand the regulated area eastward into parts of Shrewsbury. Click the image to view a larger version of the map. Read the full article → from The Asian longhorned beetle is moving this way