This letter was sent in by a Southborough mother who wished to remain anonymous. She hopes the letter will reach the people whose generosity made her Christmas. Read the full article → from A Southborough mom thanks her Christmas ‘Angels’
Harvard University has pledged $50K over three years toward the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck – a purchase that was approved at special town meeting this past September. Read the full article → from Harvard donates $50K toward new ladder truck
Need some motivation to stick with your fitness resolutions this new year? How about signing up for the second annual Finn March Madness 5K run/2K walk? Read the full article → from Register for the Finn March Madness 5K road race
For over 20 years, the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC) has been working to promote and facilitate a range of housing opportunities – most notably affordable housing – in Southborough. There’s currently a vacancy on the committee, so if you’re concerned about housing issues in town, consider getting involved. Read the full article → from Vacancy on housing committee
Despite the grim economic climate, the Southborough schools have so far escaped any teacher layoffs. Next year we may not be so lucky. Read the full article → from Southborough schools may see teacher layoffs next year
H1N1 vaccinations will be available at the Senior Center this week for any resident age 12 and over. Read the full article → from Get an H1N1 flu shot this week
Lots of residents braved the cold on Saturday to celebrate the opening of the Community Skating Rink in Fayville. Chris Wraight took these photos of the festivities. Read the full article → from Grand opening of the Community Skating Rink
A list of town meetings for the week of January 11 – January 15. Read the full article → from The week in government
I don’t normally post on the weekends, but my guess is many of you may have seen this truck fire and wondered about it. Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. shares what happened. Read the full article → from Truck fire at Town Center Plaza
Flags across the state are lowered today in honor of Cpt. Harold Brown originally of Bolton who was killed in action in Afghanistan on December 30, 2009. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today
Talk about longevity. The building that is home to Fitzgerald’s General Store was built in the mid-1800’s as a general store for the villages of Cordaville and Southville. More than 150 years later, ownership and names have changed, but the building still serves the same basic purpose. Read the full article → from Southborough’s historic places: Fitzgerald’s General Store
In this year of H1N1 mania, we’re all trying to be on our best behavior when it comes to things like washing hands and covering up coughs and sneezes. The kids at Finn have some helpful – and gosh darn cute – reminders to help. Read the full article → from A musical ettiquette reminder from the kids at Finn
It’s once again time to start thinking about the annual Southborough Rotary Talent Show. Auditions for this year’s show will be held on Thursday, January 28 and Monday, February 1 at the Trottier auditorium. The show itself is scheduled for Friday, March 5. Read the full article → from Wanted: Southborough’s most talented
The Steeple Coffeehouse is offering a full lineup on Saturday night that organizers say will be “fun and inspiring.” Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse show on Saturday night