The latest topic in the Southborough Business Network’s INSIDE STORY Business Speaker Series is healthcare. Explore topics that will interest both business owners and healthcare consumers at the Southborough Library on June 27. Read the full article → from Save the date: Business speaker series to focus on healthcare – June 27
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The cost of lunch is going up in Southborough schools
Whether their favorites are chicken fingers, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, or salads, it’s going to cost your kids a bit more next year to buy lunch at school. The K-8 School Committee last night voted unanimously to raise the cost of lunch by $0.25 in all Southborough schools next year. Read the full article → from The cost of lunch is going up in Southborough schools
Joan Angela (Gennelly) Fredella, 77
Joan Angela (Gennelly) Fredella, 77, of Newbury, VT, and formerly a long time resident of Sudbury, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 after a brief illness, at her daughter Andrea’s home in Southborough, surrounded by her family. Joan was a loving and devoted mother of six children. She studied art at Northeastern University, and Read the full article → from Joan Angela (Gennelly) Fredella, 77
Gold Star Memorial train to pass through Southborough tonight (UPDATED)
Last month the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company unveiled the first-ever Gold Star Memorial train. The passenger coach bears the names of every soldier, marine, sailor and airman who lost their life while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read the full article → from Gold Star Memorial train to pass through Southborough tonight (UPDATED)
Southborough lost two long-time residents this week
Two long-time Southborough residents passed away this week. John Misener, 85, died on Saturday after a long illness, and Evelyn Johnson, 94, passed away on Monday after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Southborough lost two long-time residents this week
MWDN: Southborough ZBA ruling on Gulbankian Farms upheld
More than a year ago, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to require the Gulbankian family to make improvements to its 40 Mt. Vickery Road property after complaints from neighbors. At the time, many of you voiced strong opinions about the process – which took more than a year – as well as the outcome. The Gulbankian family appealed, but today comes word a Worcester court has upheld the decision. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough ZBA ruling on Gulbankian Farms upheld
Postseason update: Boys and girls lacrosse both headed to the state finals; baseball semifinals postponed
It will be an Algonquin double-header in the lacrosse state finals later this week. Both the boys and girls lacrosse teams won their semifinal matches in East Longmeadow yesterday, setting up back-to-back championship games on Friday. The Algonquin baseball team, on the other hand, will have to wait a few more days to find out if their Cinderella season will continue after their semifinal match against Westfield was postponed due to rain. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Boys and girls lacrosse both headed to the state finals; baseball semifinals postponed
Volunteers sought for new town manager legislation committee
Selectmen last week voted to create an ad hoc committee charged with bringing legislation to establish the position of town manager – among other changes – before voters once again. Now selectmen are looking for volunteers to join the committee. Read the full article → from Volunteers sought for new town manager legislation committee
Obituary: Evelyn (Lange) Johnson, 94
Evelyn (Lange) Johnson, 94, a long time resident of Southborough, died on Monday, June 11, 2012 at Heritage of Framingham Assisted Living after a period of declining health. She was the loving wife of the late Norman Johnson, who passed away in 2000. Mrs. Johnson was born and raised in Michigan. In the 1930’s she Read the full article → from Obituary: Evelyn (Lange) Johnson, 94
Algonquin in three state semifinals tonight: Here’s how to follow the action
Algonquin baseball, boys lacrosse, and girls lacrosse all won their respective district championships this weekend, and all play state semifinal matches tonight. That’s a lot of sports action for one evening. Read the full article → from Algonquin in three state semifinals tonight: Here’s how to follow the action
MWDN: Solar panels stolen from job site in Southborough
A while back I told you about the huge solar array Southborough developer Bill Depietri is building on Cordaville Road near the intersection with Route 9. When complete, it will be the biggest of its kind in Metrowest. But before that happens, Depietri will have to buy some new solar panels. That’s because 14 of his were stolen from the site last week. Read the full article → from MWDN: Solar panels stolen from job site in Southborough
Southborough police logs (6/8/12 – 6/10/12): Solicitors elicit complaints
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (6/8/12 – 6/10/12): Solicitors elicit complaints
Yikes! What is this creepy critter?
Reader Jessica had a close encounter of the creepy kind this weekend, and she’s hoping for help in identifying the 8-legged critter that invaded her home. Read the full article → from Yikes! What is this creepy critter?
Algonquin captures four championship titles this weekend (with PHOTOS)
What a weekend for Algonquin. On Saturday the boys lacrosse and girls lacrosse teams won their respective district titles in back-to-back matches at Foley Stadium. The same day the Algonquin girls rugby team captured the Massachusetts Youth Rugby Organization State Championship title. Then on Sunday, the underdog Algonquin baseball team staged a huge upset over top-ranked St. John’s to win the Central Division 1 title. Read the full article → from Algonquin captures four championship titles this weekend (with PHOTOS)