Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Friends of the Library sale a success

June 16, 2009 02:25:43 PM

The Friends of the Southborough Library raised about $2,400 at their book sale this past weekend. Andrea Moody, one of the event organizers, told me the profits will help fund museum passes, children’s events, and library materials in the coming year. Moody said the success of the event “is due in equal measure to the

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Southborough student honored for a literary letter

June 16, 2009 11:57:20 AM

Charles Dickens said “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” but for Southborough’s Philip Kachajian, it was probably just the best of times. Kachajian received an award last month from the Massachusetts Center for the Book for a letter he wrote (but presumably never mailed) to Charles Dickens. The award

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In the media: More Southborough homeowners are late paying their taxes

June 16, 2009 09:31:15 AM

The Boston Globe reported earlier this month that more homeowners are late in paying their property taxes this year, including ones in Southborough. “We’re seeing more late payments as a sign of the economy,” said Brian Ballantine, Southborough’s finance director. “Even this town is seeing some of the pain. No one is escaping.” … Last

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Summer reading at the library

June 16, 2009 06:51:18 AM

The Southborough Library has a full schedule of programs and special events to keep your kids occupied this summer. From Guitar Hero night to a live animal show to rockets and space programs, there’s something for everyone. I’ve added all the events to the My Southborough calendar, but you can also check them out in

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