SHS is making a plea for contributions to help them preserve history. And, I’m sharing some of the fascinating history they’ve recently shared – including an ironic post on why St. Anne’s Church is a replica of the original church which would have been almost 130 years old today. Read the full article → from Historical Society: Challenge Grant to match your donations, restoration efforts, and more fascinating history
The Southborough Historical Society posted another glimpse into our town’s past. This one exposes the underbelly of the Cordaville area in the late 1800s. Read the full article → from History of the Kelly Gang: The Outlaws of Cordaville
The Southborough Historical Society posted more fascinating information about our Town roots. This time, the focus was on “When Southborough was a Mill Town.” Read the full article → from Southborough’s historic roots in industry
Southborough Historical Society members have been working on updating their website recently. One of their most recent posts offers a great look in the impact of transportation needs on the town’s landscape. Read the full article → from Historic look at commuting in Southborough
The Southborough Historical Society Museum is opening its doors this Sunday from 1:00-3:00 PM.
Volunteers are inviting the public to learn more about the Burnett family legacy and its integral part of Southborough history and landscape. Read the full article → from Historical Society Museum hours this Sunday: Learn more about the Burnett’s legacy in Southborough
A look back at the top stories reported in the Southborough Villager 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years ago. Plus what was hot on the blog five years back. Read the full article → from The week in Southborough history: Razing of historic building nixed, restructuring cemetery dept, zoning debate and daring rescue
A look back at the top stories reported in the Southborough Villager 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years ago. Plus what was hot on the blog five years back. Read the full article → from The week in Southborough history: Voters hit brakes on school renovations; Orchard leaser pulls out; and teachers asked to make sacrifice
I got an unusual request from a reader. She is hoping someone has an old recipe from White’s Corner Restaurant. She and a neighbor fondly recall White’s complimentary cottage cheese dip. She’s hoping to whip some up. My memory is cloudy, but I thought I remembered cottage cheese and crackers being served at Andrea’s Restaurant. Am I Read the full article → from Southborough restaurants of old: Share your memories and recipes
I was looking at stories from 5 years ago and came across a wonderful 4-piece series on Southborough landmarks. Read the full article → from A look back at Southborough’s Historic Places
With Selectmen now promising an update on the Garfield/Burnett House, you may have expected me to post about the fate of that historical property. But, today what I discovered in my inbox was news on a much older lodging. Read the full article → from Southborough History on the Auction block
Homeowners take advantage of Southborough’s Historic Home Sign program. Read the full article → from Historic Southborough: Homeowners take advantage of commissions’ sign program
I was going to follow up with a story from last week’s School Committee meeting. But Southborough Wicked Local did it for me. Read the full article → from Southborough Access Media seeking a new home in Southborough schools
Last week, Southborough Access Media produced a new interview show for Southborough viewers, “Connections with Karen Connell”. Read the full article → from Video: Connections – Main Street area history
A reader stumbled on to a tidbit – Tomorrow, March 29, 2014 will mark 20 years since a microburst within a Noreaster ravaged a 5 acre area of Red Pines in town. Read the full article → from 30 years ago: Microburst in Southborough (updated)