As previously reported, Southborough police responded to break-ins at a Burnett Road residence and a Turnpike Road business last week. Police are also investigating the theft on Wednesday of copper bands from two stone pillars at the entrance to the Vickery Hills neighborhood. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (5/25/13 – 5/29/13): Break-ins and copper theft
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Selectmen meet on Tuesday to consider changes to Transfer Station and Swap Shop
The last time the Board of Selectmen dealt with the Swap Shop it was huge news. The board ultimately backed off its plan at the time to shutter the leave-and-take area at the Transfer Station after unprecedented public outcry. This week they’ll take another look at the Swap Shop and consider not whether to close it altogether, but whether operations should be scaled back. Read the full article → from Selectmen meet on Tuesday to consider changes to Transfer Station and Swap Shop
Postseason update: Boys and girls lacrosse advance to district semifinals
ARHS Girl’s and Boys Lacrosse both prevailed in back to back wins at their Quarterfinals on Saturday. They advance to the Semifinals this Wednesday. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Boys and girls lacrosse advance to district semifinals
The week in government (6/3/13 – 6/7/13)
Here is a selection of the committee and department meetings for the week. Be aware that changes to the meeting schedule are known to happen throughout the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/3/13 – 6/7/13)
Obituary: Marjorie W. Curtiss, 87
Marjorie W. Curtiss, 87, of Medway and formerly of Southborough, died peacefully on May 27, 2013 surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marjorie W. Curtiss, 87
Algonquin and Assabet graduations this weekend
The Algonquin and Assabet classes of 2013 will take their first steps into the real world this weekend, as both schools hold their graduation ceremonies. Read the full article → from Algonquin and Assabet graduations this weekend
Remembering Robert R. Foley, Jr.
Longtime resident Alice Foley died at the age of 87 earlier this month. I didn’t know Mrs. Foley personally, but her name will be familiar to anyone who has read the list of names etched into the stone of the All Wars Memorial on Southborough’s Town Common. Mrs. Foley was the mother of Robert R. Foley, Jr., the only Southborough resident killed during the Vietnam War. Read the full article → from Remembering Robert R. Foley, Jr.
Southborough family is looking for a kidney donor
Steven Travis Poole, a 38 year old Southborough native with three sons, is in need of a kidney donor. The Poole family has lived in Southborough since 1975. Steven’s parents are Beverly and Roger Poole. Read the full article → from Southborough family is looking for a kidney donor
Postseason update: Alogonquin baseball moves on to the quarterfinals
Going into yesterday’s first round playoff match against Marlborough, the Algonquin baseball team was on a 9-0 winning streak against their Central Division 1 rival. Yesterday they made it 10-0. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Alogonquin baseball moves on to the quarterfinals
Obituary: Evelyn Johnson McKie, 90
Evelyn Johnson McKie, 90, of Natick and Leesburg, FL, formerly of Southborough died at her home on May 29, 2013 after an illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Evelyn Johnson McKie, 90
7th grade elite basketball players ask for help to get to Nationals
Five Southborough 7th graders are headed to the AAU Boys Basketball National Championships, June 22-30. At least they will be if they raise the necessary funds. Read the full article → from 7th grade elite basketball players ask for help to get to Nationals
Are you setting up a neighborhood watch?
Now that there has been another uptick in crime, Susan and I are wondering how many of you out there are planning a Watch? Read the full article → from Are you setting up a neighborhood watch?
Zoning board denies request by Gulbankian family to modify conditions
Saying they felt “duped” by the family, the Zoning Board of Appeals last night denied a request by the Gulbankian family to modify conditions imposed in a 2011 ruling. The family had asked the board to remove the requirement to pave a portion of their Mt. Vickery Road property and install a drainage system, saying the changes were expensive and unnecessary. Read the full article → from Zoning board denies request by Gulbankian family to modify conditions
Postseason update: Boys lacrosse advances, baseball plays today
With a 12-5 win over Shepherd Hill yesterday, the Algonquin boys lacrosse team has advanced to the Central Division 2 quarterfinal round. Fifth seed Algonquin will face off against 4th-seed Littleton on Saturday at 4:00 pm in Littleton. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Boys lacrosse advances, baseball plays today