This week, selectmen thanked the past owners of the car dealership for providing valued jobs in town for over 30 years. Read the full article → from Selectmen thank Farrell Volvo for contribution as Southborough employer for 33 years
Rita M. Keaveny, 89, of Southborough, formerly of Easton, and Brockton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the home of her son. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rita M. Keaveny, 89
Flags in Southborough and across the nation will be flying at half staff this Sunday in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 12
This Monday will mark a tragic anniversary. October 13, 2005 is the day that Southborough teens Meghan and Shauna Murphy died in a car crash.
Southborough Wicked Local ran a story last month on efforts by Algonquin’s Leah Johnston and Hannah Mooney to share with peers a lesson learned from the tragedy. Read the full article → from SWL: Students remind peers of community’s loss
Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council is holding a program to educate parents and guardians of special education students about their rights. Read the full article → from Basic Rights in Special Ed, October 21 (pre-register for handouts)
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
The Planning Board discussed the status of an Open Space process and issues at two apparently unprotected parcels this week.
For much of the discussion, the Planning Board and Town Planner were on the defensive. At issue was a letter from Open Space Preservation Commission to the Board of Selectmen asking for help. Read the full article → from Planning Board: Open Space process is a priority; continuing questions on Killam Farms and Pine Hill
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Technical Sergeant Patrick A. Rud. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: October 9, 2014
In place of the fire log (temporarily unavailable), news from the Southborough Fire Department’s Facebook page. Read the full article → from What the Fire Department’s been up to: Car crash, filling the boot and more
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Southborough Wicked Local reports on two items of business at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Both relate to the board’s desire to strengthen the town’s economic development. Read the full article → from BOS encouraging economic development
Woodward school and the Southborough Education Foundation celebrated the completion of an outdoor classroom. Read the full article → from Woodward outdoor classroom dedicated to Superintendent Gobron
Some stories I missed in the media recently relating to Southborough. These all have some tie to education. Read the full article → from “Education” Roundup: Educator honored, cultural exchange, graduate, and skateboard class
Southborough Police Department’s latest logs. And news that the logs filter out any domestic violence calls per a recent state law. Read the full article → from Police: Latest logs; response to domestic violence story