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Pond skating and hockey social – January 4 (Updated)

The town’s prestigious private schools are holding a community celebration on January 4. It will be in honor of their 150th year as part of the Southborough Community. Read the full article → from Pond skating and hockey social – January 4 (Updated)
Obituary: Muriel Bullard Hart, 91
Muriel Bullard Hart, 91 , of Southborough, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 13, 2014 after a battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Muriel Bullard Hart, 91
Give an Experience: Cooking classes through Culinary Underground

[The following information was provided by My Southborough sponsor the Culinary Underground.]
If you’re starting to panic about finding a gift for the person who has everything, I might have a solution.
Southborough based Culinary Underground is touting its cooking classes as the gift of an experience. Read the full article → from Give an Experience: Cooking classes through Culinary Underground
Where are the best Christmas lights in Southborough, 2014?

Without fail, every year there are residents that go all-out with their displays. Who are they this year? Read the full article → from Where are the best Christmas lights in Southborough, 2014?
Why flags are at half staff: December 19, 2014

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of PFC Keely R. Walsh. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: December 19, 2014
Holiday safety assistance and tips from the SPD: House checks on request

If you are traveling (for the holidays or any time of year), you can submit a house check request. SPD patrols will give your residence extra attention during your absence. I was wondering if the department had any other safety tips this season. In fact, they do. Read the full article → from Holiday safety assistance and tips from the SPD: House checks on request
Budget news: Town rebuilding budgets in hopes of avoiding tax hike and district fighting state cut (Updated)
Southborough Wicked Local reported on two stories that effect Southborough tax payers this week. Read the full article → from Budget news: Town rebuilding budgets in hopes of avoiding tax hike and district fighting state cut (Updated)
Ethics of giving to teachers

Superintendent Christine Johnson issued a statement last week about the ethics regulations surrounding gifts to public school teachers. Read the full article → from Ethics of giving to teachers
Southborough man arrested for alleged role in 2012 meningitis outbreak
Today, 14 employees of New England Compounding Center were arrested. The charges, including racketeering, stem from a 2012 meningitus outbreak that infected 750 patients and is blamed for the death of 64 people. Read the full article → from Southborough man arrested for alleged role in 2012 meningitis outbreak
SWL: Historical Commission pursuing Demolition Delay Bylaw and Historic District
Southborough’s lack of a demolition delay bylaw for historic homes was front and center in town news this summer. A Town committee has been working to change that. Read the full article → from SWL: Historical Commission pursuing Demolition Delay Bylaw and Historic District
St. Mark’s opens for public skating over the holidays on Sunday (Updated)

Mother Nature has not cooperated enough to get the community skating rink at Woodward up and running, but there will still be opportunities to skate over the Christmas break as the rink at St. Mark’s opens to the public. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s opens for public skating over the holidays on Sunday (Updated)
ARHS Football pride: Media coverage of the team’s turnaround season
ARHS Football didn’t win their division championship. But after a decade and a half of losing seasons, the team’s successes this year earned them widespread attention and respect. Read the full article → from ARHS Football pride: Media coverage of the team’s turnaround season
Scholastic awards for high school students – deadline January 15

Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting its scholastic awards available to high school students. Read the full article → from Scholastic awards for high school students – deadline January 15