I looked at both number of hits and comments to determine the top stories of 2014. Read the full article → from 2014 in review: story countdown
News
Obituary: Emma (Abu) Daboul, 96

Emma Abu Daboul passed away peacefully with family by her side at 96 years young. Read the full article → from Obituary: Emma (Abu) Daboul, 96
Indoor skating and 4-on-4 hockey social – January 4

St Mark’s School and Fay School announced a venue change for their community celebration on January 4. Read the full article → from Indoor skating and 4-on-4 hockey social – January 4
Fire Safety Code changes

The Southborough Fire Department has asked me to share a change in the Fire Code effective January 1st. Read the full article → from Fire Safety Code changes
Are there Bears in them there woods?

A reader alerted me to the possibility of a bear lurking about Southborough. It wouldn’t be the first time we had a bear roam through. Read the full article → from Are there Bears in them there woods?
This week in sports

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
Givers in our community: Building a “Road to Hope”, our own “St. Nick”, and a modest mentor

A few stories popped up over Christmas about members of our community worth recognizing. Read the full article → from Givers in our community: Building a “Road to Hope”, our own “St. Nick”, and a modest mentor
The week in government: BOS and Personnel Board

A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS and Personnel Board
Happy Holidays

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. Read the full article → from Happy Holidays
What’s open and closed over the holidays

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
A mishmosh of town news: No Special Town Meeting, teacher suing district, Town Clerk interview
Normally, I try to organize news roundups by topic. But today, it’s just a hodgepodge of stories that popped up I want to share before I sign off to enjoy Christmas. Read the full article → from A mishmosh of town news: No Special Town Meeting, teacher suing district, Town Clerk interview
What the Fire Department’s been up to: Retirement, intel, fundraising, rescuing a man from a roof, and extinguishing a blaze

Overdue news from the Southborough Fire Department’s Facebook page. Read the full article → from What the Fire Department’s been up to: Retirement, intel, fundraising, rescuing a man from a roof, and extinguishing a blaze
The week in government: Library Board of Trustees

A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Library Board of Trustees
Police logs: Abandoned firearm, gunshots heard, and attempted break-in

The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: Abandoned firearm, gunshots heard, and attempted break-in