I made the mistake this year of buying Halloween candy I really like. That means I need to get the extras out of the house pronto. Luckily I know just how to get rid of it. Read the full article → from What to do with your leftover Halloween candy (besides eat it)
For those of you interested in checking out the school, Fay will hold Admission Visit Days next week. Read the full article → from Admission Visit Days at Fay School next week
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Government regulations hurt local businesses
It was a stormy week, but unlike last year, Southborough kids did not have to wait for their tricks and treats this year. Even the Bus Stop Witch was out and about on Halloween morning, undeterred by what Mother Nature threw our way. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough celebrates Halloween
As of this morning, there were only 84 customers in Southborough who remain without power after Hurricane Sandy blew through town on Monday, and National Grid says those folks should have their power back by the end of the day today. Read the full article → from Power should be restored to all in Southborough by end of day today
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
It will be no surprise to hear Hurricane Sandy has kept Southborough emergency responders, town employees, and volunteers busy: from the preparations last week, to storm response on Monday, and now to the aftermath and clean up. Read the full article → from Selectman: Emergency responders showed “unparalleled commitment” to residents
For the second year in a row, Halloween trick-or-treating was at risk thanks to a major weather event (last year Snowtober, this year Frankenstorm). But unlike last year, Southborough officials have decided not to postpone tonight’s Halloween celebration. Read the full article → from Southborough police urge caution when trick-or-treating tonight (UPDATED)
The Southborough Library was back up and running yesterday after Monday’s storm, and they have some special events planned for the kiddos this week. Here’s the schedule for the rest of the week. Read the full article → from At the Southborough Library this week (10/31/12 – 11/3/12): Trick or treating and magic
Most Southborough residents are getting back into their routines today. Schools are open, most roads are open, and power is back to many who had been without. For others, the power waiting game continues, and may for several more days. Read the full article → from Wednesday update: Hurricane Sandy
Superintendent Charles Gobron said this evening power has not been restored to all Southborough K-8 schools, but the district is hopeful National Grid will be able to restore service tonight. Read the full article → from Southborough schools will (hopefully) open on Wednesday (UPDATED)
In a statement released just a short time ago, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen John Rooney said National Grid is still assessing damage for many of those who remain without power tonight. While Rooney commended National Grid for improvements made after storms a year ago, he said the utility appears to be suffering from “an utter lack of manpower” in its response to Hurricane Sandy. Read the full article → from Rooney: National Grid understaffed for storm response; Halloween will not be canceled
Trees came down around Southborough during Hurricane Sandy yesterday. Here’s a survey of the damage through photos sent in by My Southborough readers, along with a few from me. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Hurricane Sandy blows through Southborough
Southborough is cleaning up in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. National Grid reports 950 customers are still without power in town, and a number of roads remain closed to traffic, including the main thoroughfare that is Framingham Road. Read the full article → from Power out, roads still closed in Southborough after Hurricane Sandy