A bloody leg you ask? Check out the entry on Monday, October 15 below for more details. Logs provided by the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (10/11/12 – 10/15/12): Is that a bloody leg in your trunk?
News
Earthquake centered in southern Maine rattles Southborough

Some thought it was the wind, or an off-kilter washing machine. Others thought it was a passing airplane, or their kids being overly rambunctious upstairs. But turns out it was an earthquake that made homes in Southborough tremble shortly after 7:00 pm today. Read the full article → from Earthquake centered in southern Maine rattles Southborough
Marty Lamb to hold campaign event in Southborough on Wednesday

Republican Marty Lamb, who is challenging Rep. Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) to represent the 8th Middlesex District, will hold a campaign event at Owen O’Leary’s in Southborough tomorrow evening. Read the full article → from Marty Lamb to hold campaign event in Southborough on Wednesday
Wednesday is the last day to register to vote before the Presidential Election

Voter turnout in Southborough for the 2008 Presidential Election was 85%. It remains to be seen if we’ll get close to that number this year, but if you’re planning on voting and you’re not yet registered, Wednesday is your last day to do so. Read the full article → from Wednesday is the last day to register to vote before the Presidential Election
Southborough lifts outdoor activity ban

The ladybugs and stink bugs are out in force this week, but for most in Massachusetts the mosquitoes no longer are, and that has led the Southborough Board of Health to lift the outdoor activity ban they imposed back in September. Read the full article → from Southborough lifts outdoor activity ban
Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, October 16

Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff today in honor of former US Senator Arlen Specter. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, October 16
High school sports this week (10/15/12 – 10/21/12)

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (10/15/12 – 10/21/12)
Neary students create a ‘living flag’ to honor troops

For one day each year, red, white, and blue are the official Neary School colors. Read the full article → from Neary students create a ‘living flag’ to honor troops
The week in government (10/15/12 – 10/19/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/15/12 – 10/19/12)
Obituary: Leo J. Maselli, II, 64
Leo J. Maselli, II at age 64 passed away September 7, 2012 in Daytona Beach, FL with his family by his side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Leo J. Maselli, II, 64
Obituary: Chandler J. Robbins, Jr.
Robbins, Chandler J., Jr. of Southborough and formerly of Quincy passed away on September 19, 2012. Chandler is survived by his father, Chandler J. Robbins, Sr. of Weymouth, his sisters, Gay Rendle and Joy Robbins Beckwith of Pembroke, his aunt, Mrs. Anthony Spinello of Venice, FL and several cousins. Read the full article → from Obituary: Chandler J. Robbins, Jr.
Stop & Shop and AT&T support this weekend’s troop drive

When Lisa Braccio learned Stop and Shop would be donating $47K worth of goods they collected in September to the care package drive she’s holding this weekend, she was thrilled. She was also worried. Read the full article → from Stop & Shop and AT&T support this weekend’s troop drive
New basketball courts at Woodward the result of community effort

Students at Woodward were welcomed back to school this year with an unexpected update to their playground. Two new half-court basketball courts, sporting developmentally-appropriate basketball hoops, were installed before the start of the school year. Read the full article → from New basketball courts at Woodward the result of community effort
Political round-up: The week in press releases
As we all know, the election is less than one month away. That means there’s no escaping the commercials, the poll projections, the 24×7 analysis. It also means there’s no escaping the press releases that are currently flooding my inbox. Read the full article → from Political round-up: The week in press releases