Taking a look at some news on the issue from other sources last week. Read the full article → from Garfield/Burnett House: More background, potential competition for funds, and a celebration
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police warning and logs (7/24-7/27/14): Bear sighting near Burnett Road
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (7/28-8/3/14): Plays all around, plus library programs for kids
Selectmen will meet with owners of the historic estate at 84 Main Street to discuss preservation efforts. Meanwhile, the owners continue to pursue approval of plans to replace the stone house with 3 new homes. Read the full article → from Selectmen to meet with Garfield/Burnett House owners about preservation as owners still pursue possible tear down
GoLocalWorcester just ranked Southborough as #8 “Best Community” out of 72 in Central Mass.
But what does that mean? Read the full article → from A look at Southborough’s #8 “Best Community” ranking
A new AAU baseball program is recruiting Southborough players ages 10,11, and 13. Read the full article → from Baseball “town hall” with free batting practice on August 7th
Opponents to demolition of the Garfield House are celebrating news that the sale didn’t go through last week. But Southborough’s Town Planner warns that preservation of the house “is not a done deal.” Read the full article → from Town warns house preservation “not a done deal”
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
To get you in the mood for tonight’s concert, Southborough Cultural Arts Council is sharing photos from the last two concerts this summer. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Summer concert series; don’t miss tonight’s concert
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (7/15-7/20/14): Accidents with injuries
Breaking news on the story of the Garfield (a.k.a. Burnett) House. Earlier today I was informed via grapevine that the house closing did not go through on Friday. A statement on behalf of of the owners has now confirmed that. In addition, it states that they hope to save the house from demolition. According to Read the full article → from Garfield House saved – for now
An update from the EDC on their work as stewards of the town economy. And analysis of the town’s economy over the past 3 decades. Read the full article → from Economic “stewards” update town on their work; statistics on town’s economic growth (Updated)
I received two announcements on Lacrosse news to share. One boasts the accomplishments of players in town. And one seeks to recruit players to a new team. Read the full article → from Lacrosse: Boys team wins state and new Girls team seeks players grades 4-8
According to Southborough Wicked Local approximately 60% of Mass. public schools have chosen to switch to the new pilot standardized test. Here’s why Southborough is in the minority. Read the full article → from District among the minority choosing MCAS over PARCC testing for next year