Congratulations go out to the Algonquin girls lacrosse team for capturing the Central Division 1 title for the second year in a row. The top-ranked girls soundly beat 3rd-seed Shrewsbury at Foley Stadium on Friday by a score of 18-9. Read the full article → from Algonquin girls lacrosse wins district championship
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/10/13 – 6/14/13)
As you’ve no doubt heard, what’s left of Tropical Storm Andrea is headed our way, and it is expected to dump quite a bit of rain on our area. With the potential for flooding, Southborough Emergency Management Director Neal Aspesi sent out this message. Read the full article → from Southborough emergency officals warn of possible flooding on Friday and Saturday
The Metrowest Daily News reports today the Gulbankian family has decided to close the machine shop it operates on its Mt. Vickery Road property after battling the town over zoning issues for the past three years. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians to shutter machine shop in Southborough
If you missed last weekend’s Celebration of Hope concert at Pilgrim Church, you have another chance to enjoy some heartfelt performances. Read the full article → from Celebrations of Hope concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday
One Algonquin team is left standing in the high school postseason. After knocking off Groton-Dunstable yesterday by a score of 16-8, the girls lacrosse team is headed to the Central District 1 finals where the returning champs will look to defend their title. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin girls lacrosse headed to the district finals
The Gulbankian family may get some unexpected assistance in their ongoing zoning battle with the town. The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night agreed to talk with the town’s lawyer to find out if there is any way they can intervene. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider getting involved in Gulbankian zoning issue
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
There were a number of potential changes on the table last night as selectmen discussed Transfer Station operations – reduced hours, an increased sticker fee, new fees for disposal of bulky items, and a wintertime closure for the Swap Shop. In the end, selectmen voted to increase the cost of a Transfer Station sticker, but rejected most of the other changes. Read the full article → from Selectmen increase sticker fee, but leave Transfer Station hours as they are
Southborough resident John Kutch, 52, suffered serious upper body injuries when his bicycle was struck by a car on Main Street on Saturday. Read the full article → from Southborough cyclist seriously injured in crash on Saturday
Members of the Trottier community have been working with the family of Eric Green to plan a celebration of his life to take place on Saturday, June 8 ,at Trottier. Eric passed away suddenly in January 2012 at the age of 12. A seventh grader at Trottier at the time, Eric would have graduated from the school this month. Read the full article → from Reminder: Celebration of life for Eric Green – Saturday, June 8
Southborough runners and walkers will take to the streets on Sunday to help raise money for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The 5K run or 2K walk is being organized by Southborough-owned FitStudio 28, along with Mamas n Divas and the Southborough Recreation Department. Read the full article → from Reminder: 5K run to benefit Boston Marathon victims – Sunday, June 9
Algonquin Boosters Tennis will hold the Fourth Annual McCurdy Tennis Tournament on Sunday, June 9. The tournament, which is open to all ages and skill levels, is named in honor of beloved Algonquin girls tennis coach Jan McCurdy who passed away from cancer in 2009. Read the full article → from Registration for Fourth Annual McCurdy Tennis Tournament closes TODAY
As previously reported, Southborough police responded to break-ins at a Burnett Road residence and a Turnpike Road business last week. Police are also investigating the theft on Wednesday of copper bands from two stone pillars at the entrance to the Vickery Hills neighborhood. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (5/25/13 – 5/29/13): Break-ins and copper theft