If you’re thinking about sending your kid to Finn’s integrated preschool program next year, here’s some information you need. Read the full article → from Families invited to schedule screening for admission to preschool at Finn
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MWDN: Ken’s Foods buys Southborough warehouse for $15 million
The Metrowest Daily News reports today Marlborough-based Ken’s Foods has purchased the warehouse at 325 Turnpike Road in Southborough. That’s the old Verizon building near the intersection with Crystal Pond Road. Read the full article → from MWDN: Ken’s Foods buys Southborough warehouse for $15 million
Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students

Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students
Dykema cleared of wrongdoing in GOP complaint

There’s an update this week on a topic that caused much debate here on the blog in the run-up to this year’s election. In September the Massachusetts Republican Party filed a complaint alleging improper corporate contributions were made to the campaign of Representative Carolyn Dykema. Read the full article → from Dykema cleared of wrongdoing in GOP complaint
Southborough police logs (12/7/12 – 12/9/12): Intoxicated woman in the roadway
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (12/7/12 – 12/9/12): Intoxicated woman in the roadway
High school sports this week (12/10/12 – 12/16/12)

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (12/10/12 – 12/16/12)
The winter moths make their return

In what has become an annual occurrence, the winter moths are back. I noticed the small brown moths for the first time several years ago, and have seen them every winter since. That’s not a good thing. The moths are harmless, but the eggs they lay turn into caterpillars that can do some serious damage. Read the full article → from The winter moths make their return
The week in government (12/10/12 – 12/14/12)
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)
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