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Selectmen meet on Tuesday to consider changes to Transfer Station and Swap Shop

on June 3, 2013

The last time the Board of Selectmen dealt with the Swap Shop it was huge news. The board ultimately backed off its plan at the time to shutter the leave-and-take area at the Transfer Station after unprecedented public outcry. This week they’ll take another look at the Swap Shop and consider not whether to close it altogether, but whether operations should be scaled back. Read the full article → from Selectmen meet on Tuesday to consider changes to Transfer Station and Swap Shop

Obituary: Marjorie W. Curtiss, 87

on June 3, 2013

Marjorie W. Curtiss, 87, of Medway and formerly of Southborough, died peacefully on May 27, 2013 surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marjorie W. Curtiss, 87

Concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday to benefit marathon bombing victims

on May 31, 2013

Pilgrim Church will host a concert on Sunday afternoon to raise money for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, as well as local animal shelters. Called Celebration of Hope, the concert will feature both voice and instrumental performances. Read the full article → from Concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday to benefit marathon bombing victims

Algonquin and Assabet graduations this weekend

on May 31, 2013

The Algonquin and Assabet classes of 2013 will take their first steps into the real world this weekend, as both schools hold their graduation ceremonies. Read the full article → from Algonquin and Assabet graduations this weekend

Remembering Robert R. Foley, Jr.

on May 31, 2013

Longtime resident Alice Foley died at the age of 87 earlier this month. I didn’t know Mrs. Foley personally, but her name will be familiar to anyone who has read the list of names etched into the stone of the All Wars Memorial on Southborough’s Town Common. Mrs. Foley was the mother of Robert R. Foley, Jr., the only Southborough resident killed during the Vietnam War. Read the full article → from Remembering Robert R. Foley, Jr.

Postseason update: Alogonquin baseball moves on to the quarterfinals

on May 31, 2013

Going into yesterday’s first round playoff match against Marlborough, the Algonquin baseball team was on a 9-0 winning streak against their Central Division 1 rival. Yesterday they made it 10-0. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Alogonquin baseball moves on to the quarterfinals

Obituary: Evelyn Johnson McKie, 90

on May 31, 2013

Evelyn Johnson McKie, 90, of Natick and Leesburg, FL, formerly of Southborough died at her home on May 29, 2013 after an illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Evelyn Johnson McKie, 90

Zoning board denies request by Gulbankian family to modify conditions

on May 30, 2013

Saying they felt “duped” by the family, the Zoning Board of Appeals last night denied a request by the Gulbankian family to modify conditions imposed in a 2011 ruling. The family had asked the board to remove the requirement to pave a portion of their Mt. Vickery Road property and install a drainage system, saying the changes were expensive and unnecessary. Read the full article → from Zoning board denies request by Gulbankian family to modify conditions

Postseason update: Boys lacrosse advances, baseball plays today

on May 30, 2013

With a 12-5 win over Shepherd Hill yesterday, the Algonquin boys lacrosse team has advanced to the Central Division 2 quarterfinal round. Fifth seed Algonquin will face off against 4th-seed Littleton on Saturday at 4:00 pm in Littleton. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Boys lacrosse advances, baseball plays today

On the market this week

on May 30, 2013

What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week

Algonquin girls rugby team captures third consecutive state title

on May 29, 2013

Congratulations to the Algonquin girls rugby team for a dominating performance at the high school state championships on Saturday at Fort Devens. The team ended the tournament with their third consecutive state title. Read the full article → from Algonquin girls rugby team captures third consecutive state title

Southborough Library and Fay School host a night of Bollywood fun for teens

on May 29, 2013

A fun event for teens on Friday night courtesy of the Southborough Library and Fay School. Read the full article → from Southborough Library and Fay School host a night of Bollywood fun for teens

Southborough police looking for part-time dispatcher

on May 29, 2013

The Southborough Police Department is looking for a part-time dispatcher. The application deadline is June 3. Read the full article → from Southborough police looking for part-time dispatcher

The Algonquin spring postseason gets underway

on May 28, 2013

As the school year draws to a close, student athletes at Algonquin are hoping for a memorable finish. A number of Algonquin teams, including baseball, boys volleyball, and both boys and girls lacrosse have made it into the postseason and will be playing in key games this week. Read the full article → from The Algonquin spring postseason gets underway

Carl Guyer on Letter: Southborough must do better for businesses: “Alan Your source may need some remedial math lessons. If indeed the average residential tax rate in 2023 was $14.34…” May 4, 09:55

Al Hamilton on Letter: Southborough must do better for businesses: “Andre Using the tax rate is not a particularly good basis of comparison. This is because of the great differences…” May 4, 09:02

Alan Belniak on Letter: Southborough must do better for businesses: “It *is* nice to live here! It’s why I (and likely you) chose and choose to do so. But I…” May 3, 16:45

John Gulbankian on Letter: Southborough must do better for businesses: “We agree that Southborough in recent years has been unfriendly to businesses, We lived through it and is a bad…” May 3, 14:39

Andre Fortin on Letter: Southborough must do better for businesses: ““…I’ve heard the argument before and reading it right here in these comments: “We don’t want to be another Framingham!”…” May 3, 13:40