January 2012

PHOTOS: Annual Pinewood Derby

January 31, 2012 04:21:49 PM

Southborough Cub Scouts took part in the annual Pinewood Derby last Saturday. Bob Flynn was kind enough to send in some photos of the event.

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The week in Southborough history: Captain controversy, school enrollment on the rise, and Harry Potter fever

January 31, 2012 02:10:30 PM

Each week we take a look back at the top stories reported in the Southborough Villager 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years ago. Here are the stories that were making headlines during the week of January 30.

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Residents say town manager legislation goes too far

January 31, 2012 11:44:22 AM

There were no fireworks at last night’s well-attended public meeting to discuss the pros and cons of moving to a town manager form of government – just plenty of thoughtful discussion. I was impressed all around.

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Southborough police log (1/28/12 – 1/29/12): Rabid raccoons and lost lambs

January 31, 2012 09:29:11 AM

Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department.

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Southborough firefighters help battle Framingham blaze

January 31, 2012 07:22:36 AM

Southborough firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire in Framingham last night that heavily damaged a vacant multi-family home, reports the Metrowest Daily News.

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Dick Curran: Memories of my neighbor

January 30, 2012 04:08:01 PM

The Spa has been called The Spa for about as long as anyone around here can remember. But growing up, my family didn’t call it that. We called it Dick’s.

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Presentation on how to deal with childhood infections – Tuesday, January 31

January 30, 2012 03:02:56 PM

Pediatrician and Southborough resident Dr. Safdar Medina will be at the Southborough Library on Tuesday evening to share prevention strategies and natural remedies for childhood infections. The talk is aimed at parents and caregivers.

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The week in high school sports (1/23/12 – 2/5/12)

January 30, 2012 01:44:37 PM

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports.

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Lively debate predicted at tonight’s town manager legislation meeting

January 30, 2012 12:15:21 PM

The Metrowest Daily News predicts a lively debate at tonight’s public meeting to discuss whether Southborough should move to a town manager form of government. If the comments on this blog are any indication, there’s a pretty good chance they’ll be right.

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Southborough police log (1/23/12 – 1/27/12): Vandalized mailboxes and cows on the tracks

January 30, 2012 10:52:30 AM

Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department.

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Reminder: Southborough Project Respect anti-bullying workshop – Tuesday, January 31

January 30, 2012 09:13:02 AM

A reminder that Southborough Project Respect will hold an anti-bullying workshop for parents, coaches, and educators on Tuesday evening. Here are the details.

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The week in government (1/30/12 – 2/3/12)

January 30, 2012 07:16:12 AM

A list of department and committee meetings for the week.

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Dick Curran, former owner of ‘The Spa’, has died

January 28, 2012 03:56:13 PM

For nearly thirty years, Dick Curran was the friendly face behind the counter at what old-timers call ‘The Spa’ (now Mauro’s Cafe). On Friday Mr. Curran died at the age of 82 after a long illness, and with his passing Southborough has lost another of its treasures. Mr. Curran was born in Framingham, and after

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Obituary: Richard P. ‘Dick’ Curran – January 27, 2012

January 28, 2012 03:39:19 PM

Richard P. ‘Dick’ Curran, 82, of Southborough, died on Friday, January 27, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of Eileen (Henry) Curran for the past 50 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late William and Katherine (Brady) Curran. In 1947 he graduated from St Mary’s High School

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