A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/10/12 – 12/14/12)
News
Obituary: Christopher Weigl, 23
Christopher John Weigl, 23, passed away suddenly December 6, 2012 as a result of a tragic accident. A lifelong Massachusetts resident and Boston University graduate student, Christopher was born in Framingham and lived most of his life in Southborough, MA. Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher Weigl, 23
Christopher Weigl was Eagle Scout, promising photographer
Southborough is mourning the loss today of Christopher Weigl, the 23-year-old Boston University student who was killed in a bicycle accident in Boston yesterday. Weigl grew up in Southborough and earned the rank of Eagle Scout at age 14. He graduated from Skidmore College and was attending BU to pursue a masters in photojournalism. He played the clarinet. Read the full article → from Christopher Weigl was Eagle Scout, promising photographer
Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, December 7, 2012
On this day in 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked, propelling the US into the Second World War. Today flags in Southborough and across the nation will fly at half staff today in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, December 7, 2012
Breaking news: BU student from Southborough dies in bicycle accident
A Boston University graduate student from Southborough died this morning in an accident on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. Twenty-three year old Christopher Weigl was killed when his bicycle collided with a tractor-trailer as the vehicle was making a turn onto Saint Paul Street. Read the full article → from Breaking news: BU student from Southborough dies in bicycle accident
Get ready for the rink!
You may have noticed construction of the community ice skating rink is underway at Woodward School. For the past three winters the Recreation Department has set up a public outdoor rink for recreational skating and ice hockey. Read the full article → from Get ready for the rink!
Southborough businesswoman embarks on a new adventure
Nancy Engel says she has always been an adventurer. She has lived in Brazil and Venezuela, and has traveled extensively in France, Turkey, and other parts of the world. For the longtime Southborough resident and businesswoman, a new adventure will soon begin. Read the full article → from Southborough businesswoman embarks on a new adventure
Algonquin winter sports season starts on Friday; Assabet on Thursday
It’s time for the winter sports season at Algonquin. The action begins on Friday with home openers for both the girls and boys varsity basketball teams. Assabet starts their season on Thursday with a boys hockey match-up against Milford. Read the full article → from Algonquin winter sports season starts on Friday; Assabet on Thursday
Cable access group says non-profit status would enable more programming
Members of the Cable Access Committee told selectmen last night they want to form a non-profit entity to manage the public access system in Southborough, and that doing so would open the door to more programming for cable access viewers. Read the full article → from Cable access group says non-profit status would enable more programming
Winter parking rules now in effect
It’s been a quiet winter so far in terms of snowfall, but it remains to be seen if it stays that way. Snow or no snow, the annual winter parking ban went into effect at the beginning of the month. Read the full article → from Winter parking rules now in effect
Buying gift cards this holiday season? Help the Southborough schools while you do it.
With a little extra planning this holiday season, your gifts to family and friends can also be a gift to Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Buying gift cards this holiday season? Help the Southborough schools while you do it.
Enthusiastic volunteers sought for new Algonquin turf project
The Algonquin Boosters Club is embarking on a project to install a turf field and track at Algonquin, and they’re looking for volunteers to help. A kick-off meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening. Read the full article → from Enthusiastic volunteers sought for new Algonquin turf project
Algonquin students selected to perform in district concert
Thirty-three talented Algonquin musicians have been selected to perform in the Central District Concert at Mechanics Hall in January. Read the full article → from Algonquin students selected to perform in district concert
Southborough police remind residents to stop for school buses
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