Obituary: Thomas V. Aucoin, 70
Thomas V. Aucoin, 70, of Southborough, died on Monday April 14, 2014. Read the full article → from Obituary: Thomas V. Aucoin, 70
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2014 Boston Marathon runner: Karyn Feinberg Clarke
Southborough has always had an impressive showing at the Boston Marathon, and this year is no exception. On Monday, April 21, thirty-five Southborough residents will don a bib a run for themselves and for causes they hold dear. Every runner has a story, and from now until marathon day, I’ll feature as many of those stories as I can on the blog. Read the full article → from 2014 Boston Marathon runner: Karyn Feinberg Clarke
Why flags are at half staff: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of the individuals who lost their lives and were injured during the Boston Marathon Bombings of April 15, 2013. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Seven reasons to attend Town Meeting Wednesday night
This is a post I publish every year before Town Meeting. If you’re on the fence about whether to attend Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting on Monday evening, here are seven reasons why you should. Read the full article → from Seven reasons to attend Town Meeting Wednesday night
This week in sports (4/14-4/20/14)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports (4/14-4/20/14)
Obituary: Mark M. Sturniolo, 28
Mark M. Sturniolo, 28, of Southborough died unexpectedly at Marlborough Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mark M. Sturniolo, 28
Police logs (4/10-4/13/14): Motorist with ski mask, vehicle driving with missing tire, smashed window and 3-car accident
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (4/10-4/13/14): Motorist with ski mask, vehicle driving with missing tire, smashed window and 3-car accident
The week in government (4/14-4/20/14): Town Meeting and prep
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/14-4/20/14): Town Meeting and prep
Events this week (4/14-4/20/14): Less stress & more joy, education before the crisis, and egg hunt
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (4/14-4/20/14): Less stress & more joy, education before the crisis, and egg hunt
Gulbankian Farms: Meet the family and read the petition
As you probably know by now, one of the Warrant Articles up for vote at Wednesday’s Town Meeting is the rezoning of the Gulbankian property at 40 Mount Vickery Road. (If you aren’t aware or need a refresher on this zoning issue, click here for past coverage.)
In preparation for the vote, the family has produced a following video to let voters know who they are. Read the full article → from Gulbankian Farms: Meet the family and read the petition
David Parry: A Locally-Funded Plan for Southborough Town Center (Updated)
David Parry has submitted his outline of a possible local plan to replace the “state plan” for the Main Street Reconstruction Project.
Parry is the leader of the citizen’s petition initiative to form and fund a committee, through Town Meeting, to review the Main Street reconstruction project. In an effort to help people communicate about this project in advance (rather than hearing his case for the first time on Town Meeting floor) I’ve put up a page with his text and visuals. Read the full article → from David Parry: A Locally-Funded Plan for Southborough Town Center (Updated)
Town Meeting: Reference page, town report (with kids’ art) and an update on Warrant Articles
With the Annual Town Meeting quickly approaching, I posted a new page under the menu “Town Meeting & Election”. You can check the guide for easy reference to the warrant, a list of scheduled articles, and links to related stories.
Also, an update on some of the Warrant Articles scheduled for vote. Read the full article → from Town Meeting: Reference page, town report (with kids’ art) and an update on Warrant Articles
Weekend at a glance: Childcare fair, circus performer, and concerts galore
Here are highlights of what’s happening around town this week, plus a Worcester event with Southborough roots. Read the full article → from Weekend at a glance: Childcare fair, circus performer, and concerts galore
Election news: Candidate withdraws and new election page with positions
This year, there is a race for 5 contested seats on two different boards. To help voters make their decision, I asked each candidate to fill out a position paper.
On this front, there is some breaking news. Yesterday, candidate Lisa Cappello announced that she is withdrawing from the race. Read the full article → from Election news: Candidate withdraws and new election page with positions