The Southborough Police Department posted the following reminder on its Facebook page recently. Read the full article → from Southborough police remind residents to stop for school buses
Southborough police remind residents to stop for school buses
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MWDN: Cumberland Farms forgiven by Southborough, now open
You may have noticed the newly-constructed Cumberland Farms on Route 9 just before the interchange with Route 495 is now open. This after the town issued a cease and desist order in September because retaining walls were not built according to the plan. Read the full article → from MWDN: Cumberland Farms forgiven by Southborough, now open
The week in government (12/3/12 – 12/7/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/3/12 – 12/7/12)
Obituary: Jean Pierce Raymond, 79
Jean (Waltermire) Pierce Raymond, 79, of Marlborough and formerly a long time Southborough resident, died on Friday, November 30, 2012. She was the wife of Richard Raymond and the late William Pierce who died in 1974 and the daughter of Eugene and Hilda (Whiteman) Waltermire. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jean Pierce Raymond, 79
Local author wants to help families preserve precious memories
What better time to share family memories than the holiday season? Local author and historian Donna McDaniel hopes to enable families do just that by offering a new service that not only helps family members share memories, but also preserve them. Read the full article → from Local author wants to help families preserve precious memories
MWDN: Southborough likely to grant Gulbankians time to complete work
The Metrowest Daily News reports today the Zoning Board of Appeals appears inclined to grant the Gulbankian family more time to make improvements to their property that were ordered by the board in 2011 after complaints from neighbors and a lengthy hearing process. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough likely to grant Gulbankians time to complete work
Christmas tree sales start today at the Fire Station
You don’t have to go far to find a Christmas tree in Southborough. For as long as I can remember, trees have been sold at the Southborough Fire Station, and that tradition continues this year. Read the full article → from Christmas tree sales start today at the Fire Station
Obituary: Muriel M. Heffernan, 83
Muriel M. (Nevins) Heffernan, 83, of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Paul M. Heffernan for the past 60 years. Born in Cambridge, she was the beloved daughter of the late James L. Nevins Sr. Read the full article → from Obituary: Muriel M. Heffernan, 83
MWDN: Average Southborough residential tax bill will rise $238 in fiscal 2013
Taxes are going up this year, but not by as much as they have in the previous two years. Earlier this month, the Board of Selectmen approved a tax rate of $16.54. Read the full article → from MWDN: Average Southborough residential tax bill will rise $238 in fiscal 2013
Southborough police logs (11/23/12 – 11/25/12): Seal-coating scam
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (11/23/12 – 11/25/12): Seal-coating scam
Southborough Fire Department collecting toys to help local families
The Southborough Fire Department is once again holding its annual toy drive. The majority of toys they collect will go to Hopkinton-based Project Just Because, but Southborough Youth and Family Services gets first dibs on toys for Southborough families. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Department collecting toys to help local families
MWDN: Southborough denies new Cumberland Farms an occupancy permit
The new Cumberland Farms on Route 9 westbound just before Route 495 may look close to done, but they won’t be able to open their doors just yet. Town Building Inspector David Gusmini issued a cease and desist order in late September because three retaining walls on the site were not built according to the plans approved by the town. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough denies new Cumberland Farms an occupancy permit
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Obituary: Myra L. Claflin, 80
Myra L. (Farnum) Claflin, 80, of Southborough died on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and rehab Center in Westborough after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of Ralph Claflin for the past 59 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Myra L. Claflin, 80