Every summer, volunteers from the Southborough Police Department run a “Jr. Police Academy” for town youth. Read the full article → from Video: Jr. Police Academy
Features
Garfield/Burnett House: More background, potential competition for funds, and a celebration
Taking a look at some news on the issue from other sources last week. Read the full article → from Garfield/Burnett House: More background, potential competition for funds, and a celebration
Selectmen to meet with Garfield/Burnett House owners about preservation as owners still pursue possible tear down
Selectmen will meet with owners of the historic estate at 84 Main Street to discuss preservation efforts. Meanwhile, the owners continue to pursue approval of plans to replace the stone house with 3 new homes. Read the full article → from Selectmen to meet with Garfield/Burnett House owners about preservation as owners still pursue possible tear down
A look at Southborough’s #8 “Best Community” ranking
GoLocalWorcester just ranked Southborough as #8 “Best Community” out of 72 in Central Mass.
But what does that mean? Read the full article → from A look at Southborough’s #8 “Best Community” ranking
Town warns house preservation “not a done deal”
Opponents to demolition of the Garfield House are celebrating news that the sale didn’t go through last week. But Southborough’s Town Planner warns that preservation of the house “is not a done deal.” Read the full article → from Town warns house preservation “not a done deal”
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Photo Gallery: Summer concert series; don’t miss tonight’s concert
To get you in the mood for tonight’s concert, Southborough Cultural Arts Council is sharing photos from the last two concerts this summer. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Summer concert series; don’t miss tonight’s concert
Favorite Places: A roundup of the best summer college road trips
‘Tis the season for college road trips. A roundup of not-so-far area colleges that could be treated as “mini-vacations.” Read the full article → from Favorite Places: A roundup of the best summer college road trips
Garfield House photo gallery
A Southborough Historical Society member provided a bounty of photos of the old Burnett (aka Garfield) house and estate. Read the full article → from Garfield House photo gallery
Summer Concert Series: Bluegrass to blues to country to rock – Thursday, July 24
Southborough Youth & Family Services and Southborough Recreation Department are teaming up again to run their second Summer Music Series.
The goal is to produce family friendly entertainment while supporting an important cause. Read the full article → from Summer Concert Series: Bluegrass to blues to country to rock – Thursday, July 24
Favorite places: Running trails, routes in town, and places nearby
Runners seek a shady refuge from the summer heat with these favorite places. Read the full article → from Favorite places: Running trails, routes in town, and places nearby
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Garfield House protest: Online petition, video and blog (Updated)
As I posted earlier this week, a Southborough teen is leading a protest against the demolition of the Garfield House. Southborough Access Media filmed an interview with those involved. Read the full article → from Garfield House protest: Online petition, video and blog (Updated)
More on the Garfield House: History and photos
For those of you wondering, what’s the big deal about the Garfield House (aka Burnett House), there are many in town eager to school you. Read the full article → from More on the Garfield House: History and photos