Here are the ten stories that generated the most interest and discussion on the blog in 2016. Read the full article → from 2016 in review: story countdown
2016 in review: story countdown
News
Obituary: Raymond Joseph Tomasetti, 91
Raymond Joseph Tomasetti, 91, a lifelong resident of Southborough, died Friday, December 23, 2016 in his daughter’s home in Maynard after a short illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Raymond Joseph Tomasetti, 91
Happy Holidays: Quick links to Christmas services & Town hours; What to do next week
I’ll be taking off the rest of this week to enjoy some family time.
But first, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a happy holiday season. (And offer some quick links to what you might be looking for.) Read the full article → from Happy Holidays: Quick links to Christmas services & Town hours; What to do next week
Supporting the Southborough Library
The Library’s Board of Trustees asked me to share their request to support the Southborough Library Fund. Plus, Library staff asked me to share news of a grant they received from the Southborough Community Fund.
As long as I’m sharing those stories, as President of the Friends of the Southborough Library, I feel compelled to bring attention to that organization as well. Read the full article → from Supporting the Southborough Library
What’s open and closed over the holidays (Updated)
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays (Updated)
Police seeking help locating things that go BOOM in the night (near northside of Parkerville)
Police are asking the public to help them solve a mystery that has been plaguing presumably sleep deprived residents. Read the full article → from Police seeking help locating things that go BOOM in the night (near northside of Parkerville)
High School Seniors – apply for Corridor Nine scholarships (for academics or trade) by Jan 12th
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce has more than $11K in scholarships to award next spring, and they are inviting Southborough students to apply. Applicants can be headed to college or to jump right into a career/trade. Read the full article → from High School Seniors – apply for Corridor Nine scholarships (for academics or trade) by Jan 12th
Assabet students grant “Aztec Wishes” to children in need
Assabet students collaborated to help children in need have a happy holiday. Read the full article → from Assabet students grant “Aztec Wishes” to children in need
Car flipped on Boston Road Monday evening
Following up on Monday night’s car accident on Route 30. Read the full article → from Car flipped on Boston Road Monday evening
Southborough’s own Detective makes Sargeant
Last night, selectmen promoted Detective Sean P. McCarthy, a Southborough resident, to the position of Sergeant. Read the full article → from Southborough’s own Detective makes Sargeant
Selectmen vote to postpone ZBA removal decision
Last night, the Board of Selectmen discussed their decision to potentially remove Leo Bartolini from the Zoning Board of Appeals. But the only vote they made was to indefinitely put off the decision. Read the full article → from Selectmen vote to postpone ZBA removal decision
Extended Library break this weekend
If you’re looking for things to do over Christmas, be sure to hit the library by Thursday. Read the full article → from Extended Library break this weekend
Special Olympics Basketball free classes begin in January; seeking volunteers
Southborough Recreation is working with Special Olympics Massachusetts to offer a free basketball program this winter. Read the full article → from Special Olympics Basketball free classes begin in January; seeking volunteers
Reminder – Red Apple Awards donations due Tuesday
Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Reminder – Red Apple Awards donations due Tuesday