The town of Westborough and EMC, Corp have resolved a dispute that had stood in the way of EMC’s proposed office park on the Southborough-Westborough town line. The Westborough Conservation Commission had rejected EMC’s original proposal because it did not provide enough detail about drainage and other aspects of environmental impact. The state Department of Read the full article → from EMC resolves dispute with Westborough, now on to Southborough
Art Center accepting grant proposals
From the Southborough Arts Center: “Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science projects due October 15, 2008. The Southborough Cultural Arts Council has set an October 15 deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities Read the full article → from Art Center accepting grant proposals
Southborough Board of Health offers Flu Clinics
Last week I posted about gearing up for flu season. The Southborough Board of Health is doing its part by offering two flu clinics in November, one for high risk residents and residents 65 and older, and one for all Southborough residents age 19 and older. Here are the details: Thursday, November 6, 2008 11:00AM Read the full article → from Southborough Board of Health offers Flu Clinics
Attorney for elderly tree huggers indicted
It’s been a mixed week for Christopher M. Uhl, an attorney from Southborough. First he’s in the news for representing three elderly women from Shrewsbury who were served with eviction notices after tying themselves to a crabapple tree slated to be cut down to make room for a dumpster in their housing complex. He’s doing Read the full article → from Attorney for elderly tree huggers indicted
Musician returns to Southborough library
Musician Cheryl Melody will put on a performance in the Southborough Library’s children’s room next Thursday (10/2) featuring interactive songs, stories, dances and movements. Recommended ages are newborn to 6. More info from Wicked Local Southborough. Melody has released a number of CDs, some of which are available at the library. You can preview some Read the full article → from Musician returns to Southborough library
Sports Friday (9/26)
Here’s how Algonquin teams fared this week: FOOTBALL Shepherd Hill 13, Algonquin 12 (more…) St. John’s 33, Algonquin 13 (more…) FIELD HOCKEY Algonquin 0, Wachusett 0 (more…) GOLF Algonquin 187, North Middlesex 211 (more…) Algonquin 195, North Middlesex 221 (more…) Algonquin 201, Milford 216 (more…) BOYS SOCCER Algonquin 7, Fitchburg 0 Algonquin 5, Milford 0 Read the full article → from Sports Friday (9/26)
Algonquin holds its own in MCAS results
The 2008 MCAS scores were released this week. You can go here for a complete list of results. Or here or here for local press coverage. I was curious how Algonquin fared relative to other schools in the area, and since it hurt my head to scan through the 800+ lines of data put forth Read the full article → from Algonquin holds its own in MCAS results
Get your magazine fix digitally thanks to Southborough company
New technology developed by a Southborough company lets you view magazines digitally. The new site called coverleaf.com, lets you browse a digital bookshelf, view the table of contents and excerpts of magazines, and then subscribe to view the entire magazine. You can manage digital or print subscriptions in one place — handy for someone who Read the full article → from Get your magazine fix digitally thanks to Southborough company
Odd connection to Manilla brouhaha
This news bit stretches from Southborough all the way to the Philippines. Maria Ana Consuelo (Jamby) Madrigal is a senator in Manilla, and the niece of the late billionaire Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal-Collantes. Apparently, Jamby Madrigal was left out of Chito’s will and she’s contesting it in court. Under contention as part of Chito’s estate is Read the full article → from Odd connection to Manilla brouhaha
Another break-in
Yesterday I posted about a break-in at Pilgrim Church. Today comes word of another break-in, this time at Red Barn Coffee Roasters on Route 9. The break-ins both happened sometime early Monday morning, but it’s unknown if they’re related. The burglars didn’t get much at Pilgrim. The theft at Red Barn netted an undisclosed amount Read the full article → from Another break-in
Algonquin football game moved to Thursday
Due to the possibility of inclement weather on Friday, the Algonquin football game against St. John’s has been moved to Thursday night, 7:00 pm at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Algonquin football game moved to Thursday
Sign up for youth basketball
Registration for Southborough Youth Basketball (SYB) is open now through October 13th. Southborough residents in grades 1-8 can participate in the SYB program. Register online. Read the full article → from Sign up for youth basketball
On the market (9/24)
Here’s the Soutbhorough real estate landscape for the week according to realtor.com. Number of homes: 71Lowest asking price: $209,900Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (9/24)
Get ready for flu season
Temperatures are getting cooler, leaves are starting to turn, and that means flu seasons is not far away. Time to get prepared. You’ll be able to get the flu vaccine in our area starting in October. See the Flu Shot Locator for details. Note that Eaton Apothecary in Southborough will be offering flu shots on Read the full article → from Get ready for flu season