Fire Chief John Mauro, Jr. issued the following statement on Hurricane Irene, which forecasters say will hit Massachusetts on Sunday Read the full article → from Southborough fire chief urges caution in advance of Hurricane Irene
As Hurricane Irene continues to make its way up the coast, Southborough officials are preparing for what could be a major wind and rain event on Sunday. Read the full article → from Southborough officials preparing for Hurricane Irene
t’s time for my periodic roundup of Southborough residents who have made the news lately. If you know of any I missed, given them a shout out in the comments. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Kevin Houston of Hyannisport. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, August 26, 2011
Laurence A. Nemon, 67, New Boston, NH, passed away on August 21, 2011. He was born in Portland, ME, on September 29, 1943, the son of Dr. Leon and Molly (Wantman) Neman. Read the full article → from Obit: Laurence A. Nemon – August 21, 2011
Hurricane Irene isn’t here yet, but already she has claimed a casualty. Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson announced via Facebook moments ago that Southborough Summer Nights has been canceled. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough Summer Nights has been canceled
The school year in Southborough starts Wednesday, August 31, 2011 and runs through Friday, June 22, 2012. That’s 180 days of school plus vacations, holidays, and four professional development days. Read the full article → from Countdown to school: Calendar for the 2011-2012 school year
The Westborough Planning Board this week decided to approve a site preparation plan for the proposed CSX chemical transfer station just over the border from Southborough. Read the full article → from MWDN: Westborough Planning Board to draft permit for CSX station plan
I first posted this info a few weeks ago, but with forecasters saying Hurricane Irene could be the real thing, I thought it would be a good idea to post it again. Read the full article → from Repost: Southborough emergency management director offers tips for hurricane season
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Above: The open channel after being drained for dam work last year (contributed photo) You might have heard the announcement last week that the MWRA will lower the level of the Foss Reservoir in Framingham next month to conduct dam maintenance. Turns out they’ll be doing the same thing to the Sudbury Reservoir in Southborough. Read the full article → from MWRA to lower level of the Sudbury Reservoir for dam work this fall
Downtown fixture Ernie’s Barber Shop will be closing its doors on Friday after 40 years in business. The Metrowest Daily News today has a nice profile of owner Ernie Richard. Read the full article → from MWDN: Longtime Southborough barber closing up shop
Yesterday’s earthquake didn’t have much of an impact on Southborough, but a hurricane barreling up the East Coast this weekend just might. Read the full article → from Will Hurricane Irene put a damper on Summer Nights?
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (8/16 – 8/22)