Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (7/22-7/27/14): Science for kids, summer concert, and community theater
A Southborough Historical Society member provided a bounty of photos of the old Burnett (aka Garfield) house and estate. Read the full article → from Garfield House photo gallery
Michael G. Anderson, 34, of Southborough, formerly of Upton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael G. Anderson, 34
Southborough Youth & Family Services and Southborough Recreation Department are teaming up again to run their second Summer Music Series.
The goal is to produce family friendly entertainment while supporting an important cause. Read the full article → from Summer Concert Series: Bluegrass to blues to country to rock – Thursday, July 24
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
As I posted earlier this week, a Southborough teen is leading a protest against the demolition of the Garfield House. Southborough Access Media filmed an interview with those involved. Read the full article → from Garfield House protest: Online petition, video and blog (Updated)
Southborough Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus spent a good chunk of time at the Board of Selectmen meeting this week. On the agenda, were the selection of a new police officer, requesting approval for a Narcan policy, and discussion of forming a public safety building committee. Read the full article → from Police news: Heroin antidote policy, new officer hired, and seeking to form public safety building committee
Margaret A. (Flynn) Benson, 92, of Southborough died on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Shrewsbury Nursing Home after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margaret A. (Flynn) Benson, 92
For those of you wondering, what’s the big deal about the Garfield House (aka Burnett House), there are many in town eager to school you. Read the full article → from More on the Garfield House: History and photos
At last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, three new members were appointed to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. The appointments were uncontested. Read the full article → from BOS: Planning Board and ZBA appointments
Denman, Lois (Whidden), 91, of Southborough died on Sunday, July 13, 2014. Read the full article → from Obituary: Denman, Lois (Whidden), 91
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (7/8-7/14/14)
Last night, developer Robert Moss explained to the Planning Board and public his plans for demolishing the historic Garfield House. Early on he stated he has no interest in exploring alternatives to demolition of the historic home. The Town Planner and community members sought to change his mind. And today, a town teen is leading a protest in hopes of effecting a change. Read the full article → from Garfield House: Planning Board awaits advice from counsel; 14 year old rallying a protest
Frank G. Kronoff of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully July 12, 2014, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 87. Read the full article → from Obituary: Frank G. Kronoff, 87; Former Algonquin football coach and substitute teacher