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January 20, 2008  to  January 26, 2008

Pinewood Derby Races

January 26, 2008 - Cubscouts watch the pinewood derby during the finals race.

Idle Tractor

January 26, 2008 - The Tractor sits idle till this spring at the former Davco Farms.

Girl Scout Cookie Sales

January 26, 2008 - The Southborough Girl Scouts were out in force selling their cookies at Pilgrim Church during the Cubscouts Pinewood Derby and below photo was taken outside Dunkin Donuts at the Town Center Plaza.

January 26, 2008 - Mike Gulbankian tends to the flowers in the green house at Gulbankian Farms Garden Center and Florist Shop.  Looking for that special Valentine's Day gift?  Gulbankian's carries unique gifts, gourmet foods, Valentine's Day Cards, Roses, flower arrangements, Wreaths and more. Come visit them at the intersection of Route 85 and Mount Vickery Road right across the street from Town Center and the Southborough Post office.

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Need for a new Police Station?

January 25, 2008 - by Linda Hubley.   Most municipal buildings in Southborough have not seen dramatic changes, additions or renovations since being built. We have added on and built new schools but we as a community have not kept pace over the years with our other municipal buildings. In 2004 the Southborough Municipal Committee was created and charged with investigating the needs and spaces of all the municipal facilities within the town. The findings released in 2005, showed that the town has reached critical mass for the need of more office space, storage space and creative work environments. The dearth of space and the fact that many of the offices are not in central locations have oftentimes hampered or created inefficient delivery of the services the town offers to its residents.

     At the top of the Municipal Facilities Committee were the police and fire stations. A few years ago the Southborough Fire Department operated out of two stations. Station 2 on Harrington Court is now closed with no personnel stationed at that building. All fulltime personnel work out of the Main Station that was built in 1978 but has not seen much rehabilitation. At the same time the Fire Station meeting room is being used much more than in previous years due to the lack of meeting facilities in town. The apparatus bay cannot efficiently house all the vehicles and equipment necessary. But even more critical than the fire station is the condition of the current police station.

     Have you ever had the opportunity to visit the police station? Whether it was on a tour with your child, have someone that has been arrested or placed in protective custody, you had to speak with a detective or Sergeant or just picking up accident forms you would notice the need for a new police station.

     The existing building that currently houses the police was built in 1929 as an elementary school and many residents living in town remember it fondly as the Peter’s High School Annex. On May 1, 1971, the old school became the “new” Southborough Police Station. The Town’s population at that time was under 6,000 residents and the name “Metrowest” had not even been coined yet. Since then the population in Southborough has increased to near 10,000, a 52% growth just since the 1990 census. Towns in the Metrowest area including Southborough have seen unprecedented growth in new homes, businesses and traffic.

       The study presented to the committee from Durland Van Voorhis Architects describes the police station as lacking many code-compliance features such as no elevator for the handicapped, inadequate clearances and hardware at doors and bathrooms. Poor circulation and thermostat control, poor water flow control, inadequate ventilation. The station also has a series of faults in the width and flow of hallways. The town’s critical communication center is improperly housed and the entire layout of the current facility housing the police is woefully inadequate for today’s police requirements.

     Besides an antiquated dispatch room, the Police station also has to contend with a narrow aisle way notorious for corners, obstacles and small rooms to bring a prisoner in from the sally port to the booking room, to detective rooms or the jail cell itself. This makes for a very congested and dangerous trip for the officers. In other inadequacies in the police station there is a second floor and the basement, neither for which is an elevator available. Due to the lack of storage space the hallways become storage space which narrows them even further. Access to the attic   Continue story with photos Click Here

Kitchen Fire

January 25, 2008 - Southborough Firefighters responded to a stove fire at a home on Oak Hill Road early last evening.  A candle was left on the stove causing it to melt and spread burning wax along the stove and countertop. No injuries were reported.

Which Plan?

January 25, 2008 - Click the photo to look at the three plans for west of route 85, the three plans for east of route 85 and the plan for Latisquama to Park Street plans.  A few of these plans take in comments and suggestions from residents that have voiced their concerns at the November 29, 2007 Route 85 and Main Street reconstruction project.

January 25, 2008 - Frosty breath blows through the air this frosty afternoon.  Temperatures never climbed out of the low twenties and with the wind chill felt even colder.

January 24, 2008 - Officer Mabardy directs traffic at Richards Road and Cordaville Road yesterday.  The traffic signals are now working, so please be aware of the new lights at this intersection.  There are signal boards ahead of the intersection to warn drivers about the new lights.  They may be on flash mode for a week before going to a regular light signal operation.

Rag Time Blues and Gershwin

January 24, 2008 - Southborough Seniors enjoyed lunch, singalongs and enjoyed the piano music played by Steve Snitzer.  Mr. Snitzer before each song gave the history of the blues, jazz and ragtime.  He had the entire crowd singing for several tunes played.  Click for more photos.

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Future Artists

January 23, 2008 - The Southborough Library hosted Artful Adventures from the Museum of Fine Arts yesterday.  Tuesday was Southborough Teachers Professional Development day. These budding artists watched a slide presentation of famous artists before making their own picture.

Southborough Firefighters IAFF Local #3129 would like to advise the Southborough community that they are not conducting any charitable solicitations at this time. Residents have called the Southborough Fire Department stating they have received calls for solicitations in the name of the Fire Department and Disabled Veterans. Please be aware that if you do receive a call it is not from the Southborough Firefighters. Thank you. Joseph Hubley, President, Southborough Firefighters IAFF Local #3129 You can contact Joseph at 508-485-3235 ext 404 with you concerns or questions.

January 23, 2008 - The County Line Quilters meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Southborough Library.  Left photo, Maureen shows off a pattern that she is working on.  For more information on the County Line Quilters click here.

January 23, 2008 - The library was full of events yesterday, as the Book Nook also met.  This is for 4th to 6th graders and they discuss specific books as they enjoy pizza and soda courtesy of Domino's Pizza of Southborough.

Police Dog readies for the search

January 22, 2008 - According to last night's police log entry: On Monday, 2:25 p.m., Southborough Police received a call of an accident involving two motor vehicles with no personal injuries. Upon arrival, Jesus V. Cota, 21, of 150 Mechanic Street, Marlborough, was arrested. Cota then fled on foot from police, handcuffed. Southborough advised the State Police, K9 units were requested and Marlborough Police were notified. By 3:00 p.m., State Police Air Wing (helicopter) was in the area.  Southborough Police Officers Widdiss, Landry, and Crenshaw, along with State Police officers and 2 K9 Units were searching the area, through the woods, in the bitter 20 degree temperature. At 4:12 p.m., Cota was apprehended by K9 after a woman at 117 Northborough Road called police to report she had seen the suspect in her back yard. Cota's vehicle was towed by Ted's for inventory search. While in custody of the Southborough Police Department, Cota complained of having an asthma attack and was brought to UMass-Marlborough for treatment, but returned back to Southborough at 9:10 p.m. Bail was called at $5,000.00.

Red and Green

January 22, 2008 - A Cardinal sits on a spruce branch checking out if it's safe to drop in for a seed buffet.

Shop for that special Valentine. 

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Candies, Valentine Cards, Roses, Flower Arrangements, Unique Gifts. Find them all at Gulbankian's.

Conveniently located at the intersection of Route 85 and Mt. Vickery Roads.

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Police Log    

09:20 school resource officer Parkerville Road  More Police Log

Police Search

January 21, 2008 - State Police helicopter and dog teams joined with Southborough and Marlborough police in looking for a handcuffed suspect in the Northboro Road area earlier this afternoon.  More information will be coming.

Too Cold to Play

January 21, 2008 - The Finn School playground sits idle this afternoon. Most likely due to the cold winds blowing across the fields. Temperatures never went above the 20's in most areas and wind chills made the temperatures seem even colder.

Southborough meetings

January 21 - January 25, 2008

Senior Center Weekly Schedule

Artful Adventures @ the Southborough Library

January 22, 2008 @ 2:30 PM

Grades 1 through 5

Please Register Call: 508-485-5031

Book Nook

January 22, 2008 @ 6:30

Grades 4 - 6 welcome

We will compare the books the Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan and Guardian of Ga'Hoole Book 2 by Kathryn Lasky; Pizza and soda courtesy of Dominos Pizza will be served.

Knitting Classes for grades three and up starting this January, inquire at Library

Congratulations to the

New England Patriots!!!

On to the Superbowl!!

21 -12

THANK YOU!!!

January 20, 2008 - Pilgrim Church rises above the knoll earlier this week against a brilliant blue sky and crisp white snow.  Next week the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby will take place at Pilgrim Church on Saturday January 26, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

My Car is the Fastest

January 20, 2008 - The pinewood cars get turned in to be set for the race trials this past Saturday.