According to the Telegram, Robert A. Cerqua of Southborough was convicted and sentenced to 12-15 years in prison, followed by 10 years of probation for sexually assaulting a child over several years. Read the full article → from Southborough man convicted of raping girl
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Singers invited to join Messiah chorus annual concert – rehearsals begin Thursday
Pilgrim Church will host the 38th annual Messiah concert this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start later this month, and the Messiah Community Chorus has put out the call for for singers to join them. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus annual concert – rehearsals begin Thursday
This week in sports: Gonk Volleyball reigns
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Gonk Volleyball reigns
The week in government: Main St Design Working Group and School Committee (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: Main St Design Working Group and School Committee (Updated)
Town defines Main St alternative (estimated $4.7M project) – Public forums this week, vote next week
One week from today, Town Meeting voters will be asked to decide on the future of Main Street. Article 4 asks residents to approve easements for the Town’s project under a state-funded TIP plan. Article 5 asks residents to urge selectmen to drop the TIP plan and instead construct the road to Town’s basic standards.
Last week, the Town finally defined what that choice would be. Read the full article → from Town defines Main St alternative (estimated $4.7M project) – Public forums this week, vote next week
Obituary: Marcia Ann (Watkins) Maytham, 78
Marcia Ann (Watkins) Maytham, 78, of Southborough, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2016 surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marcia Ann (Watkins) Maytham, 78
Police logs: Three vehicle B&E’s
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: Three vehicle B&E’s
Send in your Heritage Day pics
Did you take pics of your favorite marchers, your family enjoying themselves on the field, your booth in action? Send your best Heritage Day shots to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Send in your Heritage Day pics
Town pursuing aggregate utility plan for community: Comment period ends 10/25
Town officials are seeking savings for Southborough utility customers. (Not to mention, lowering the bottom line for municipal facilities.)
The public is invited to weigh in on their plan through 5:00 pm on October 25th. Read the full article → from Town pursuing aggregate utility plan for community: Comment period ends 10/25
Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 9, 2016
Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff on Sunday, October 9, 2016 from sunrise until sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 9, 2016
Neary courts to be resurfaced (really)
Southborough Recreation has announced that Neary courts will soon be temporarily closed for resurfacing. Read the full article → from Neary courts to be resurfaced (really)
Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day – free competition for 9-14 year olds
Soccer-loving tweens can make penalty shots in an effort to win Knights of Columbus’ Soccer Challenge this Monday. Read the full article → from Soccer Challenge at Heritage Day – free competition for 9-14 year olds
Town looking to purchase St. Mark’s Golf Course
Selectmen are hoping Town Meeting voters will approve purchasing the golf course for a public safety facility, open land, and potential community center. Otherwise, they claim the Town risks seeing big development on the site. Read the full article → from Town looking to purchase St. Mark’s Golf Course
Planning Board rejects Park Central Site Plan after developer refuses extension
Expect to see Park Central back in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals sometime soon. Developer Bill Depietri made it clear that he will appeal a site plan rejection by the Planning Board.
The Planning Board vote took place after Depietri walked out of the continued public hearing on Thursday night. Read the full article → from Planning Board rejects Park Central Site Plan after developer refuses extension