A reader informed me that her home and neighbors lost water in the wee hours of Thursday morning. She wondered if it was due to the Route 9 construction, and shouldn’t the Department of Public Works have notified residents to be prepared. It turns out that while it may have been related to the project Read the full article → from Isolated break in water service yesterday morning
Super reader summer challenge almost met
Kids are encouraged to stop by the library through the 31st to enjoy summer reading and help the library meet its goal. Read the full article → from Super reader summer challenge almost met
Vanilla Day: Free ice cream, jazz and historic tour – August 29
The Friends of the Burnett-Garfield House are encouraging Southborough’s to celebrate one of our historical claims to fame. Read the full article → from Vanilla Day: Free ice cream, jazz and historic tour – August 29
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Obituary: Bette Lou (Grimes) Madison, 80
Bette Lou (Grimes) Madison, 80, of Clinton and formerly a longtime resident of Southborough, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at The Reservoir of Marlborough, after long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Bette Lou (Grimes) Madison, 80
Algonquin no longer a Newsweek top 500 school
My impression is that ARHS fall from the Newsweek list has less to do with the school than with the magazine’s methodology. Read the full article → from Algonquin no longer a Newsweek top 500 school
Chair volleyball – Friday, August 28
Next week, the Southborough Senior Center is putting on another game of Chair Volleyball. Read the full article → from Chair volleyball – Friday, August 28
Fall swim lessons – Register next week
Southborough Recreation is offering swim lessons through YMCA Boroughs Branch (the Westborough location.) Read the full article → from Fall swim lessons – Register next week
T&G: Contractor indicted for scamming Southborough home owners
Recently, the Worcester Telegram and Gazette shared news on a contractor facing charges for home-improvement scams. Alleged victims include homeowners in town. Read the full article → from T&G: Contractor indicted for scamming Southborough home owners
Call for Southborough to add school holiday (but, so far, not from district families)
A “Hindu statesman” outside the region is calling for our district to add Diwali to the list of school holidays. Read the full article → from Call for Southborough to add school holiday (but, so far, not from district families)
Commuter news: Train delays and roadwork details on Rte 30 Causeway (and other projects)
More details on next week’s road projects and local coverage of delays on our commuter rail line. Read the full article → from Commuter news: Train delays and roadwork details on Rte 30 Causeway (and other projects)
Crafternoon: Sewing for teens – August 27
The next in the Southborough Library’s Crafternoon Series for young adults takes place next week. The free class is capped, so sign up soon. Read the full article → from Crafternoon: Sewing for teens – August 27
Fire Dept updates: Brush fire, Ashland house fire, training and more
The Southborough Fire Department has been busy. But not too busy to share what they’ve been up to. Read the full article → from Fire Dept updates: Brush fire, Ashland house fire, training and more
Kidsborough says Sayonara to Southborough at summer’s end
Kidsborough was purportedly unable to renew its lease for the site of the former downtown post office. Read the full article → from Kidsborough says Sayonara to Southborough at summer’s end