Flags in Southborough and across the state are lowered today in honor of Plymouth native Sergeant Benjamin W. Sherman who was killed in Afghanistan earlier this month. He was 21 years old. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today
The third annual Gobble Wobble will be held next week on Thanksgiving morning, and organizers are asking race participants to do a little extra giving of thanks. Whether running, walking, or wobbling, participants are encouraged to bring a personal care or food item to send to troops overseas. For each item donated, you’ll get a Read the full article → from Walk, run, or wobble … and help out the troops
Southborough Library’s annual Christmas tree decorating party will be held on Saturday, December 5 starting at 10:30 am. Kids will be invited to make their own ornaments and then hang them on the tree. Read the full article → from Save the date: Christmas tree decorating at the library
The Metrowest Daily News reports the New England Primate Research Center, which is located off Paramenter Road in Southborough (map), will receive $5.1 million in federal stimulus money. The primate center’s own grants including funding to improve vaccine and disease progression testing for HIV and its primate version; study alcoholism, drug addiction and neuropsychiatric disorders; Read the full article → from In the media: Stimulus money headed to primate facility in Southborough
The Algonquin boys soccer team lost to Ludlow in the state semifinal match yesterday by a score of 2-1. After capturing the division title on Monday, they finish the season with a record of 18-2-2. It was a better result for the girls’ state semifinal bout yesterday. They won a marathon match against defending state Read the full article → from Mixed results for Algonquin soccer teams
Here’s what’s new on the Southborough real estate scene this week. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market No new listings Sale pending 38 Presidential Dr (map) – 11 room, 5 bed, 4 full, 2 half bath Colonial – Listed at $1,100,000 – Read the full article → from On the market this week
If it’s arts and crafts you like, you’ll be thrilled about the offerings in Southborough this weekend. On Sunday it’s a holiday art sale and open studio on Chestnut Hill Road. On Saturday, local artisans will gather at the Community House for Holiday Gifts on the Common. Local crafters and artisans, including Southborough’s own Judy Read the full article → from A weekend of arts and crafts in Southborough
As is his custom, Santa Claus will swoop into Southborough via helicopter on Saturday, December 5. So mark the date and start making your list. He’ll arrive at 12:00 pm on St. Mark’s field, and then head over to the Community House for pictures with the kids. There will be crafts, holiday music, and refreshments Read the full article → from Save the date for Santa Day, sponsors needed
I have to admit I haven’t been paying much attention to Algonquin sports this fall, but good thing Kim over at Northboro News has been. She points out that both the boys and girls soccer teams captured the Central Mass Division 1 title on Monday. Both had been ranked as underdogs. For the boys, it’s Read the full article → from Algonquin soccer teams win division titles, head to state semifinals tonight
Tuesday 11/10/09 09:33 Gas leak, Marlboro Road and Sears Road 21:54 Mutual aid given, Joanne Drive, Ashland Wednesday 11/11/09 01:59 EMS call, Jericho Hill Road Thursday 11/12/09 15:03 EMS call, John Street 15:20 EMS call, Newton Street 20:35 Unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire, Overlook Drive Friday 11/13/09 18:53 EMS call, Southville Road Saturday 11/14/09 Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
“Should the Board of Selectmen retain Jane Moran as leader of the Southborough Police Department? That is the question,” Chairman Sal Giorlandino told the crowd at the Town House waiting to hear who would become the next police chief. When all was said and done last night, the selectmen decided the answer was “yes” and Read the full article → from Selectmen unanimously pick Jane Moran to be Southborough’s new police chief
The Board of Selectmen has unanimously appointed Interim Chief Jane Moran as Southborough’s new permanent chief of police. The decision tonight comes just over a year after Police Chief William Webber died of cancer. Selectman Bill Boland initially recommended Framingham Lt. Paul Shastany for the position, but in the end threw his support behind Moran Read the full article → from Jane Moran appointed new police chief
The opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts continues this weekend with a holiday gift sale at the home studio of Chestnut Hill Road resident Pamela Esty. Artists from Southborough and surrounding towns will gather to show and sell their work. The event will feature painted tiles, ceramics, carvings, art shelves, bead art, scarves, children’s books, photography, Read the full article → from Holiday gift sale and open studio on Sunday
A camera was found in the Town House Hearing Room after the police chief candidate interviews last night. If you think it’s yours, call the Town House at (508)-485-0710 or stop by the reception desk. Read the full article → from Are you missing a camera?