A Barnstable jury last week found 47-year-old Robert Upton guilty in the 2009 murder of Aris Manoloules. It’s the first guilty verdict in a case that has embroiled one Southborough family. Read the full article → from Guilt verdict in Manoloules murder trial
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Expect a bit of snow tonight, Southborough
Forecasters say Southborough will see a bit of snow tonight, but since the storm headed our way is a coastal one, we’ll see less accumulation than locations to our east. Read the full article → from Expect a bit of snow tonight, Southborough
The week in high school sports (1/21/13 – 1/27/13)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/21/13 – 1/27/13)
The week in government (1/21/13 – 1/25/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/21/13 – 1/25/13)
Children’s theater announces auditions for ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Southborough-based SkyRise Children’s Theater is holding auditions next week for their spring production of the perennial favorite “The Wizard of Oz.” Read the full article → from Children’s theater announces auditions for ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Tri-M honors thirty Algonquin students for their academic and musical achievements
Congratulations to the 30 Algonquin students recently inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society based on both their musical and academic achievements. Read the full article → from Tri-M honors thirty Algonquin students for their academic and musical achievements
Southborough police report increase in drunk driving arrests
If you’re a regular reader of the Southborough police logs, you will have seen the occasional drunk driving arrest in an among the daily calls. Turns out, there were almost 50% more of those arrests in the logs this year than last. Read the full article → from Southborough police report increase in drunk driving arrests
Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, January 18, 2013
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Pfc. Antonio Syrakos. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, January 18, 2013
Southborough Gardeners thank local businesses for holiday contributions
For the past 28 years, the Southborough Gardeners have helped make the holiday season in Southborough more festive by hanging wreaths at town buildings and businesses. This year wreaths graced the doors and windows of places like the Town House, fire and police stations, Colonial Gardens, and most Main Street businesses. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners thank local businesses for holiday contributions
Youth basketball camp offered at Algonquin over February vacation (UPDATED)
The Algonquin basketball program will offer a skills camp at the high school over February vacation for boys and girls in grades 5 through 8. The camp will be run by varsity head coaches Brian Doherty and Ron Jones with help from the varsity boys and girls players. Read the full article → from Youth basketball camp offered at Algonquin over February vacation (UPDATED)
MWDN: Superintendent recommends five new teachers at Algonquin
Superintendent Charles Gobron presented a preliminary budget for Algonquin at the Regional School Committee meeting last night. The $19.4M budget, which is $893K above the current year’s budget, includes a request for five new teachers and an additional assistant principal. Read the full article → from MWDN: Superintendent recommends five new teachers at Algonquin
Southborough Youth and Family Services looking for board members
Southborough Youth and Family Services is looking for a couple of volunteers to join its board to support its mission of providing mental health and socials services to the residents of Southborough. Here’s more information about the volunteer opportunity and the role SYFS plays in town. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth and Family Services looking for board members
Reminder: Last day to schedule preschool screening at Finn is Friday
If you’re thinking about sending your child to Finn’s integrated preschool program next year, a reminder that you need to call the school by Friday to schedule a screening. Read the full article → from Reminder: Last day to schedule preschool screening at Finn is Friday
Snowflakes for Sandy Hook find new homes
Today seems like an appropriate day to talk about snowflakes – not the ones that fell outside, but the nearly 100 paper snowflakes made by Southborough residents that are now on display at local businesses. Read the full article → from Snowflakes for Sandy Hook find new homes