The Algonquin boys hockey team will face off against Shrewsbury on Sunday at the DCU Center in Worcester as part of the 2nd Annual High School Hockey Showdown. Read the full article → from Algonquin hockey to play at the DCU Center on Sunday
By all accounts, Kindles, Nooks, and other ereaders were popular gifts this Christmas. If you’re one of the many who received one, you’ll probably be interested in this upcoming presentation at the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Learn how to download books to your e-reader at the Southborough Library
Southborough Boy Scouts will be coming around town on Saturday to pick up and haul away your old Christmas tree. It’s a fundraiser for the scouts to help with their big trip to Alaska this summer. Read the full article → from Reminder: Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees on Saturday
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that a total of $11,000 is available in scholastic awards to graduating high school students. Students must be a resident of Westborough, Northborough, Southborough or Shrewsbury to apply. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarships available for Southborough students
The recent break-ins had us all on edge. And just because a suspect was arrested in those crimes, it doesn’t necessarily mean we can rest easy now. As one commenter said, there’s “no reason to let our guard down.” Read the full article → from Rotary to host crime prevention seminar next Tuesday
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
The Massachusetts Historical Commission recently approved a handful of buildings to be nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, and Southborough’s South Union School made the list. Read the full article → from State nominates Southborough’s South Union School as historic place
Some of you might remember the days way back when the Southborough Police Department had police dogs. These days when help of the 4-legged variety is needed, Southborough calls on the support of its neighbors. Read the full article → from Southborough police get some help from a 4-legged friend
CSX wants to assure area residents that its proposed chemical transfer station in Westborough will be safe, but Southborough Selectman John Rooney last night urged officials to look deeper and do their due diligence on the project. Read the full article → from Selectmen express concern, urge due diligence on CSX project
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Getting fit is a New Year’s goal for many of us. If it’s one of your resolutions, and if you’re looking for some extra motivation, consider Rotary’s Biggest Loser Fitness Program, which starts kicks off week. Read the full article → from You could be Northborough and Southborough’s ‘Biggest Loser’
Here’s your chance to grab a slice and chat with State Representative Carolyn Dykema. She’ll be at the Southborough House of Pizza (5 Main Street) on Friday, January 7 from noon to 1:00 pm, and invites Southborough residents to join her. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Friday
A couple of you emailed me to say Colony Market next to Dunkin’ Donuts in the Town Center Plaza had closed up shop. I did some asking around, and here’s what I found out. Read the full article → from Colony Market in Town Center Plaza has closed
Under new legislation, last week was the deadline for school districts to submit anti-bullying plans to the state. According to the state, 99% of districts and charter schools submitted plans by the deadline — including Northborough-Southborough. Read the full article → from School district submits anti-bullying plan