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Southborough resident honored by the Celtics as a ‘Hero Among Us’

March 28, 2012 02:12:24 PM

Thank you to all the readers (and there were many of you) who emailed to let me know about Southborough resident Gregg Beloff, who was honored at a Boston Celtics game earlier this month. Beloff was chosen as the evening’s Hero Among Us for his work with the Special Olympics.

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Southborough designer teaches the basics of floral design

March 23, 2012 02:32:12 PM
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Spring flowers are on their way, and if you want to know how to show them off to their best effect, consider signing up for Introduction to Floral Design at Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, which will be led by Southborough resident Nancy Vargas.

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Knights of Columbus hold Free Throw Competition (UPDATED)

February 16, 2012 02:13:49 PM
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The annual Southborough Counsel 119 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition was held at Trottier last month. About a dozen kids participated.

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Southborough curlers win junior national tournament, qualify for world championship

February 6, 2012 04:22:04 PM
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What a weekend for Southborough brothers Stephen and Korey Dropkin. The pair led their team to a gold medal in the Men’s US Junior Nationals Curling Championship. The win means they now go on to represent the US in the world competition coming up next month in Sweden.

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Dick Curran: Memories of my neighbor

January 30, 2012 04:08:01 PM
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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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Southborough mother loses battle with cancer

January 26, 2012 02:40:35 PM

For the past few years, Southborough mother Jeanne Vanni battled cancer. Yesterday she lot her fight at the age of 48.

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Out of tragedy rises community: A Southborough mom reflects on the death of Eric Green

January 18, 2012 11:28:43 AM
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I’ve been grateful to the number of you who have visited this blog in the past few days to share your tributes and remembrances of Eric Green, the beloved Southborough 12-year-old who died suddenly and far too young last week. I hope this site in some small way has helped us come together as a community to grieve.

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Hundreds say goodbye to Southborough’s Eric Green

January 17, 2012 10:14:19 AM
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Temperatures were below freezing yesterday, but no doubt the cold was the last thing on the mind of the hundreds who came to say goodbye to Trottier Middle School student Eric Green. The 12-year-old passed away suddenly last week after a seizure.

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Overflow crowd expected at Eric Green’s funeral today

January 16, 2012 09:02:00 AM
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The death of 12-year-old Trottier Middle School student Eric Green last week has touched many in this town and beyond, so it’s not surprising to hear a capacity crowd is expected at his funeral today.

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Funeral services for Eric Green to be held on Monday (UPDATED)

January 14, 2012 02:11:54 PM
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According to the Metrowest Daily News, funeral services for Eric Green, the Trottier seventh grader who passed away last week, will be held on Monday at 1:00 pm at St. Matthew Parish.

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Southborough goes ‘green’ in honor of Eric

January 13, 2012 10:51:40 AM
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Green is the color of choice for many in Southborough today. Trottier Middle School students started the movement to wear green in honor of their 13-year-old classmate Eric Green who passed away suddenly this week.

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Breaking news: A student from Trottier has died

January 12, 2012 04:50:07 PM

It breaks my heart to bring you this news, although I suspect a good number of you already know. Trottier Middle School seventh grader Eric Green passed away last night at his home from complications of a seizure condition. He was 13 years old.

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Fay goes plaid in honor of the late Dick Upjohn (with PHOTOS)

January 12, 2012 02:17:50 PM

Longtime Southborough resident Dick Upjohn, who passed away last week at the age of 82, had a passion for history, particularly ancient history. He had a passion for the outdoors and a for conservation. He also had a passion for plaid.

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Southborough residents, Fay community pay tribute to Dick Upjohn

January 9, 2012 11:42:51 AM
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Southborough lost one of its great residents last week when Dick Upjohn died suddenly at the age of 82. I only knew Mr. Upjohn by sight, but what an awe-inspiring sight he was. He famously rode his bicycle all over town, briefcase strapped to the back. For my part, I would most often see him out jogging along Deerfoot Road, no matter the weather. It’s a sight – and a source of insipration – I will greatly miss.

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