A little over a year ago, the Southborough Economic Development Team published a community guide intended to help “build a positive business environment” in town. Last month the team announced the guide was honored with an award. Read the full article → from Southborough business and nonprofit guide wins award
As we reflect back on 2012 on this the final day of the year, there are stories that stand out for all of us, from ones that rocked our small town to ones that rocked our nation. This year I asked for your help in picking out the events of the past year that stand out to you. Here’s the list. Read the full article → from The year in review: What happened in Southborough in 2012
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Senator Jamie Eldridge, who represents Southborough along with the rest of the Worcester Middlesex District, has planned a series of town hall meetings in neighboring towns to discuss budget and other priorities. All constituents are invited to attend. Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge hosting town hall meetings to discuss budget and legislative priorities
Boy Scout Troop 1 will once again hold their annual Christmas tree collection service, this year on Saturday, January 5. Read the full article → from Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees on Saturday, January 5
By all accounts, Southborough last week lost a remarkable resident. Twenty-nine year-old Michael Sampson died of a rare genetic disease. Yesterday the Metrowest Daily News ran a profile of him that is worth a read. Read the full article → from MWDN: Given lemons, Southborough man made lemonade
When the kiddos wake up on Christmas morning, they’ll find not only full stockings, but in all likelihood, a coating of white on the ground outside. Read the full article → from Will Southborough have a white Christmas?
Michael D. Sampson, 29, of Northborough, formerly of Southborough, died Friday, December 21, 2012 in Boston Children’s Hospital, from complications of Cockayne’s Syndrome. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael D. Sampson, 29
Heather M. (Rouhan) Merloni, 49, of Marlborough, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, after an illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Heather M. Merloni, 49
Arounnd this time each year I put together a list of the top stories from the past 12 months. This year I’d like some help from you. Read the full article → from POLL: What were the most significant Southborough stories of 2012?
The members of Southborough Kindergroup are no doubt on Santa’s nice list this year after putting together another excellent Santa Day last weekend. The organizers asked me to pass along these words of thanks to all those who made the event possible. Read the full article → from Kindergroup thanks local businesses for helping to bring Santa to town
A traffic stop on Central Street last Saturday resulted in a K9 search after the driver fled the scene, and icy weather kept the Southborough police and DPW busy on Monday. Read about those incidents and more in the latest installment of the Southborough police logs (via Facebook). Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (12/13/12 – 12/18/12): Driver flees after traffic stop
After the shooting last week at Sandy Hook Elementary School, most of us have been left wondering what we can do to help. Many are sending letters of condolence to the families afflicted by the tragedy. A mom I know is driving down to Newtown this week to deliver meals she and friends prepared. A number of memorial funds have been established. Read the full article → from Save the date: Snowflakes for Sandy Hook – December 29 & January 5
Riding in an attention-grabbing convoy of 100 cruisers, a group of local police officers journeyed from Massachusetts to Virginia yesterday to bring cards and well wishes to a little boy battling cancer. One of those officers was from Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough officer joins convoy to visit Virginia boy battling cancer