A new AAU baseball program is recruiting Southborough players ages 10,11, and 13. Read the full article → from Baseball “town hall” with free batting practice on August 7th
News
Town warns house preservation “not a done deal”
Opponents to demolition of the Garfield House are celebrating news that the sale didn’t go through last week. But Southborough’s Town Planner warns that preservation of the house “is not a done deal.” Read the full article → from Town warns house preservation “not a done deal”
Letter: Celebration for saved Burnett/Garfield House tonight (updated)
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor submitted by Southborough residents. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Celebration for saved Burnett/Garfield House tonight (updated)
SWL: Assabet Valley superintendent resigns amid $62 million renovation project
Assabet’s superintendent Patrick Collins to resign August 1, after controversy Read the full article → from SWL: Assabet Valley superintendent resigns amid $62 million renovation project
Southborough fire logs (7/15-7/20/14): Accidents with injuries
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (7/15-7/20/14): Accidents with injuries
Garfield House saved – for now
Breaking news on the story of the Garfield (a.k.a. Burnett) House. Earlier today I was informed via grapevine that the house closing did not go through on Friday. A statement on behalf of of the owners has now confirmed that. In addition, it states that they hope to save the house from demolition. According to Read the full article → from Garfield House saved – for now
Seniors: 23rd annual golf outing seeks donations; save the date
The Southborough Senior Center (SSC) is in need of sponsors and raffle prize donations for its 23rd annual Falconi Golf Outing. Read the full article → from Seniors: 23rd annual golf outing seeks donations; save the date
Economic “stewards” update town on their work; statistics on town’s economic growth (Updated)
An update from the EDC on their work as stewards of the town economy. And analysis of the town’s economy over the past 3 decades. Read the full article → from Economic “stewards” update town on their work; statistics on town’s economic growth (Updated)
Lacrosse: Boys team wins state and new Girls team seeks players grades 4-8
I received two announcements on Lacrosse news to share. One boasts the accomplishments of players in town. And one seeks to recruit players to a new team. Read the full article → from Lacrosse: Boys team wins state and new Girls team seeks players grades 4-8
“Herptiles” discovered at Beals Preserve
More than half of the 23 salamander species in Massachusetts have been identified at the Beals Preserve, as part of Southborough Open Land Foundation’s study.
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District among the minority choosing MCAS over PARCC testing for next year
According to Southborough Wicked Local approximately 60% of Mass. public schools have chosen to switch to the new pilot standardized test. Here’s why Southborough is in the minority. Read the full article → from District among the minority choosing MCAS over PARCC testing for next year
Garfield House photo gallery
A Southborough Historical Society member provided a bounty of photos of the old Burnett (aka Garfield) house and estate. Read the full article → from Garfield House photo gallery
Obituary: Michael G. Anderson, 34
Michael G. Anderson, 34, of Southborough, formerly of Upton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael G. Anderson, 34
Police news: Heroin antidote policy, new officer hired, and seeking to form public safety building committee
Southborough Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus spent a good chunk of time at the Board of Selectmen meeting this week. On the agenda, were the selection of a new police officer, requesting approval for a Narcan policy, and discussion of forming a public safety building committee. Read the full article → from Police news: Heroin antidote policy, new officer hired, and seeking to form public safety building committee