A restoration project approved by Town Meeting voters will begin next week. Read the full article → from Restoration work about to begin at the Old Burial Ground
Restoration work about to begin at the Old Burial Ground
Historic Southborough
Bid to purchase, redevelop, and preserve Fayville Hall includes relocating Affordable Units from Ila Bella/Rossi Estates (Updated)
A bid on the historic community hall may result in preservation, but don’t celebrate yet. The bid is contingent on many conditions. Read the full article → from Bid to purchase, redevelop, and preserve Fayville Hall includes relocating Affordable Units from Ila Bella/Rossi Estates (Updated)
Remembering the Blizzard of ’78
As you’ve likely been reminded by other media, today is the anniversary of the day that the Blizzard of ’78 hit our town. Read the full article → from Remembering the Blizzard of ’78
Historical Commission: Bylaws are helping to preserve and restore Southborough’s history and appearance
A recent story about an old home that will be torn down prompted me to check in with the architects of the Demolition Delay Bylaw. Read the full article → from Historical Commission: Bylaws are helping to preserve and restore Southborough’s history and appearance
Historical Society recruiting volunteer history buffs
The Southborough Historical Society is in need of more helping hands. Their pitch points out that it’s an “unparalleled” opportunity for history buffs. Read the full article → from Historical Society recruiting volunteer history buffs
What’s been going on at the Burnett House/Garfield House (Or is it “Deerfoot”?) (Updated)
It’s almost a year since I updated readers on work at 84 Main Street. So, it’s time to check back in. Read the full article → from What’s been going on at the Burnett House/Garfield House (Or is it “Deerfoot”?) (Updated)
Historical Society reveals “priceless” historical documents of “Smithsonian” quality
The Southborough Historical Society’s cataloging effort has borne fruit again. This one is the discovery of 17th century documents centering around the Nipmuc tribe in our region. Read the full article → from Historical Society reveals “priceless” historical documents of “Smithsonian” quality
Historical working to conserve Southborough’s Old Burial Ground
The Historical Commission is has announced efforts to preserve Old Burial Ground headstones, which not only recorded Southborough History, but are considered folk art that “reflects the tastes, beliefs, and the lives of the residents of the Southborough over its first century and a half.” Read the full article → from Historical working to conserve Southborough’s Old Burial Ground
Attempted train robbery bungled in Southborough (105 years ago)
Last year, the Southborough Historical Society shared a fantastic bit of historic news. I missed sharing it then. So, I’m sharing it now in time for tomorrow’s 105th anniversary. Read the full article → from Attempted train robbery bungled in Southborough (105 years ago)
Historical Society making progress in sharing Southborough history: Online resources available
Many of the Towns old documents and history have been uploaded as online resources. Read the full article → from Historical Society making progress in sharing Southborough history: Online resources available
Southborough’s old Woodbury Tavern to be reassembled (across state lines)
I just stumbled across a pretty amazing story I somehow missed last week. Formerly one of Southborough’s most historic buildings, the Woodbury Tavern will rise again. Unfortunately, it won’t be in Southborough (or as a public tavern). Read the full article → from Southborough’s old Woodbury Tavern to be reassembled (across state lines)
Historical Society working to bring new life to “oldest living thing in Southborough”
The Southborough Historical Society continues its work to maintain and even restore town history. The most recent posting by the Society shares news on what may be “The Oldest Living Thing in Southborough” and how residents can be part of an effort to keep it alive. Read the full article → from Historical Society working to bring new life to “oldest living thing in Southborough”
Historical Society: Challenge Grant to match your donations, restoration efforts, and more fascinating history
SHS is making a plea for contributions to help them preserve history. And, I’m sharing some of the fascinating history they’ve recently shared – including an ironic post on why St. Anne’s Church is a replica of the original church which would have been almost 130 years old today. Read the full article → from Historical Society: Challenge Grant to match your donations, restoration efforts, and more fascinating history
History of the Kelly Gang: The Outlaws of Cordaville
The Southborough Historical Society posted another glimpse into our town’s past. This one exposes the underbelly of the Cordaville area in the late 1800s. Read the full article → from History of the Kelly Gang: The Outlaws of Cordaville