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Historic Southborough barn demolished

September 2, 2010 09:30:15 AM
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Every time I drive by the old gray barn on Northboro Road just east of the Route 495 overpass, I think of stopping to take a photograph. I’ve always loved that barn and how it speaks to Southborough’s rural past. Turns out I should have done it while I had the chance, because as of today, the big gray barn is no more.

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Veteran advises caution over phone solicitations

August 31, 2010 11:57:45 AM

If you’re like me, you may have received a call recently from an organization soliciting donations for troops from Southborough. VFW Commander Stephen Whynot wants residents to be aware that the group is not affiliated with the town in any way.

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Southborough unemployment down slightly in July

August 26, 2010 10:16:43 AM

Both the statewide and national unemployment rate ticked up a few notches in July, but in Southborough the rate decreased slightly.

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Learn about Southborough Rotary at Summer Nights

August 25, 2010 12:27:49 PM

Southborough Rotary has a number of philanthropic events planned for the fall – they’re raising money for an essay contest and planning their annual road race at Heritage Day.

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Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions

August 23, 2010 04:32:51 PM
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The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers.

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Drivers in Southborough prefer new cars

August 20, 2010 10:23:13 AM
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Here’s an interesting tidbit. According to data recently published by the Boston Globe, drivers in Southborough own some of the newest cars, trucks, and motorcycles in the state.

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Southborough is a relatively fit town

August 13, 2010 09:55:52 AM

Perhaps its the amount of open space we have. Or the number of 5K’s the town hosts. Whatever the reason, compared to other communities in the state, Southborough is a relatively fit town.

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Congregation B’nai Shalom invites residents to its open house

August 11, 2010 11:37:37 AM
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Congregation B’nai Shalom asked me to pass along this information about an upcoming open house.

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Animal death at Harvard Primate Center investigated

August 3, 2010 12:15:15 PM

The federal government may launch a formal investigation after an animal died at the Harvard-run New England Primate Research Center in Southborough.

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In the media: Southborough couple driving to Vancouver in vintage automobile

August 3, 2010 09:49:17 AM
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The Metrowest Daily News recently did a story about Southborough residents Doug and Nan Linden who left Southborough on July 16 with the goal of driving their Model A Ford town sedan all the way to Vancouver, BC.

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June unemployment creeps back up

July 30, 2010 09:53:21 AM
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Southborough’s unemployment rate rose in June to 7.1% after falling to 6.7% the previous two months.

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Red Cross blood drive at St. Anne Church on Monday

July 15, 2010 09:35:49 AM
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The Red Cross will hold a blood drive at St. Anne Church (20 Boston Road) on Monday, July 19 from 2:00 to 7:00 pm. Anyone who donates will get a free carton of Friendly’s ice cream.

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Open thread: Talk amongst yourselves

July 12, 2010 10:51:53 AM
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For almost two years now I’ve posted stories on this blog nearly every weekday — to the tune of more than 2,200 posts all told — and I’ve decided I’ve earned myself a little break. So, for the next two weeks I’m going to enjoy some time off from the blog, a blogcation if you will.

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From Afghanistan to Southborough: Heartfelt thanks

July 8, 2010 09:59:53 AM
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This spring 500 care packages were sent from Southborough to troops stationed in Afghanistan. What was returned to our town was a whole lot of gratitude.

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