As I shared in a “quick update”, an incident in December made news after the selectman involved addressed it last week. But, it deserves more attention since it was under a headline about the blog’s technical issues and I have related news to add. Read the full article → from BOS calls for improved respect; eliminated public comment (temporarily), and released 5 yrs of Closed Meeting Minutes
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Obituary: Evelyn J. (McCarthy) Littlefield, 97
Evelyn J. (McCarthy) Littlefield, 97, of Southborough, died on Friday, January 04, 2019, at Beaumont Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Evelyn J. (McCarthy) Littlefield, 97
This week in sports: ARHS stars in the spotlight
Highlights from last week’s action and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: ARHS stars in the spotlight
The week in government: School Committee on FY20 budget (Updated)
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: School Committee on FY20 budget (Updated)
Rain or Shine – Outdoor Vigil for Peace and Unity – “Celebrate Our Community” on Saturday (Updated)
Southborough residents promoting peace and unity invite you to join them for an outdoor candlelight vigil. Read the full article → from Rain or Shine – Outdoor Vigil for Peace and Unity – “Celebrate Our Community” on Saturday (Updated)
Town seeks to make Fire Chief position more desirable in a hot market
Yesterday, I shared a link to Southborough Wicked Local’s story that the Board of selectmen voted to increase the salary range for a new Fire Chief. But that was buried under another headline and deserves it’s own post. Especially, since that failed to capture some things I felt were worth detailing. Read the full article → from Town seeks to make Fire Chief position more desirable in a hot market
Why flags are at half staff: January 4, 2019
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset today, January 4, 2019, in honor of an MIA WWII soldier from Brookline whose remains were recently identified. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: January 4, 2019
Warning: We are experiencing technical difficulties! (Plus, here are some quick updates)
As anyone who has been on the site today can attest – the blog is a bit out of sorts today. I’ve been struggling with some technical issues. Read the full article → from Warning: We are experiencing technical difficulties! (Plus, here are some quick updates)
Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
Boy Scouts are willing to take away curbside trees this Saturday. But you need to sign up in advance. Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup is Saturday
Red Barn West briefly closing – East still open
Red Barn Coffee Roasters asked me to alert readers that the Rte 9 West cafe is closed for renovations (beginning a few minutes ago) and reopening on Friday afternoon. Read the full article → from Red Barn West briefly closing – East still open
Police logs and updates: Pink Patch Success, a retiring neighbor, and more
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs and updates: Pink Patch Success, a retiring neighbor, and more
Reminder: District Preschool screenings are this Friday by appointment only
Our school district’s Preschool Program will be holding screenings for its Southborough location this Friday, January 4. Read the full article → from Reminder: District Preschool screenings are this Friday by appointment only
Years in Review: Looking back at the last 10+ years
Often at New Years, “the blog” shares a Year in review. But this year is a special milestone. This summer marked the MySouthborough.com’s 10 year anniversary – and my 5 year anniversary as the blogger behind it. Read the full article → from Years in Review: Looking back at the last 10+ years
Gulf station held up Sunday night
The Southborough Police are investigating the armed burglary of a gas station in Town last night. Read the full article → from Gulf station held up Sunday night