Henry W. Welch, Jr., 86 of Chatham, passed away peacefully in his home on February 6, 2013. Read the full article → from Obituary: Henry W. Welch, Jr., 86, former Advisory Board Chairman, Library Trustee
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Former selectman to run for K-8 school committee
Oak Hill Road resident Roger Challen served the town for three years as a member of the Board of Selectmen. Now he’s looking to serve the town once again, but in a different capacity. Read the full article → from Former selectman to run for K-8 school committee
Learn about proposed changes to Southborough’s town government – TONIGHT
Legislation to move to a town manager style of government failed narrowly at Town Meeting last year, but proponents of the idea have continued their effort to bring some of the changes proposed in the legislation to bear. Tonight the Board of Selectmen will hear a presentation on three related articles that will come before voters at Town Meeting this year. Read the full article → from Learn about proposed changes to Southborough’s town government – TONIGHT
Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, February 12
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of PFC Michael A. Gorman. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, February 12
The week in high school sports (2/11/13 – 2/17/13)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (2/11/13 – 2/17/13)
Residents concerned about group soliciting for ‘Southborough troops’
A number of Southborough residents have reportedly received phone calls from a group saying they are soliciting funds for “Southborough troops overseas,” but local veterans and volunteers say the group is not affiliated with any known town organizations. Read the full article → from Residents concerned about group soliciting for ‘Southborough troops’
The week in government (2/11/13 – 2/15/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week Read the full article → from The week in government (2/11/13 – 2/15/13)
Obituary: William Eldred McKie, 90, Peters High graduate, WWII veteran
William Eldred McKie, 90, of Natick passed peacefully from this life on Friday, February 8, 2013. Bill died at home surrounded by family members and his loving wife of 69 years, Evelyn (Johnson) McKie. Read the full article → from Obituary: William Eldred McKie, 90, Peters High graduate, WWII veteran
School events, including The Little Mermaid, are canceled on Sunday
Neary Principal Linda Murdock sent out this note to parents today informing them at all events scheduled at the schools today, including basketball and the Neary Drama Club’s production of The Little Mermaid have been cancelled. Read the full article → from School events, including The Little Mermaid, are canceled on Sunday
LIVE BLOG: Find the latest blizzard news here
The flakes are falling in Southborough, and by the time all is said and done on Saturday, forecasters say we may have upwards of 2 feet on the ground. Governor Deval Patrick has declared a state of emergency, and for the first time since the Blizzard of ’78, has ordered all cars off the road starting at 4:00 pm today. Read the full article → from LIVE BLOG: Find the latest blizzard news here
Resources you may need before, during, and after the storm
We don’t know exactly how much snow we’re going to get over the next 36 hours, but it’s probably safe to assume it’s going to be a fair bit. Forecasters say the snow will be wet and heavy. Combine that with blizzard-strength winds, and there’s a real potential for downed trees and limbs along with power outages. Read the full article → from Resources you may need before, during, and after the storm
Southborough police and fire respond to fiery car crash on Route 9 this morning
Southborough emergency responders handled a fiery car crash early this morning when a Mercedes slammed into a large rock wall at 30 Turnpike Road (just past Red Barn Coffee route 9 eastbound). Read the full article → from Southborough police and fire respond to fiery car crash on Route 9 this morning
Closings and cancellations in Southborough (UPDATED)
As you might imagine, there are a number of closings and cancellations to report this morning. Here are all the ones I know about. If you know of others, please shout them out in the comments below. Read the full article → from Closings and cancellations in Southborough (UPDATED)
Schools closed in Southborough and Northborough on Friday
Administrators announced this afternoon that schools in Southborough and Northborough will be closed tomorrow due to the nor’easter headed our way. Read the full article → from Schools closed in Southborough and Northborough on Friday