From the Metrowest Daily News: Police are searching for the car of a man a security guard said pointed a gun at him on Rte. 9 early this morning. At 12:36 a.m., a security guard with the company Securitas came to the station to report that a man had just threatened him. The incident reportedly happened Read the full article → from Security guard: Man flashed gun in Southborough (MWDN)
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Southborough Education Foundation awards $42K in grants for new school programs
The Southborough Education Foundation has a mission to help fund innovative programs in the Southborough schools, creative and challenging programs that wouldn’t get funded through the normal budget process. SEF recently awarded $42K in grants for the upcoming school year that will fund things like pedometers, equipment for DNA manipulation experiments, marimbas, and a whole lot of iPads. Read the full article → from Southborough Education Foundation awards $42K in grants for new school programs
Southborough Food Pantry in need of donations
The Southborough Food Pantry gets a significant amount of its donations from the Southborough schools. That means during the summer when school is not in session, it can be harder to keep the pantry shelves full. Read the full article → from Southborough Food Pantry in need of donations
Early cases of EEE-infected mosquitoes have Southborough officials urging caution
No doubt you’ve heard that several mosquitoes have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the southeastern part of our state. Now Southborough emergency officials are urging residents to take caution. Read the full article → from Early cases of EEE-infected mosquitoes have Southborough officials urging caution
Southborough police logs (7/20/12 – 7/22/12): Police warn of vehicle break-ins
Southborough police are warning residents to lock their car doors when parked at home or when out and about, after two vehicle break-ins were reported in recent days. One took place at a residence and the other while the car was parked at a Main Street business. Police say laptops, iPads, and other valuables were stolen. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (7/20/12 – 7/22/12): Police warn of vehicle break-ins
Fires in Northborough and Ashland last night keep Southborough crews busy
Last night was a busy one for the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fires in Northborough and Ashland last night keep Southborough crews busy
Southborough headlines you may have missed
As most of you know, I spent the past two weeks on blogcation, enjoying some much-needed sun, sand, and surf (and perhaps a much-needed cocktail or two). While I was having some summer fun, Brad over at the Metrowest Daily News was still working hard on behalf of Southborough. Here are some of the stories he filed over the past couple of weeks that you might have missed. Read the full article → from Southborough headlines you may have missed
Flags in Southborough flying at half staff in honor of Colorado victims
Flags in Southborough and across the nation continue to fly at half staff today in honor of the 12 people killed when a gunman opened fire in a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado last week. Read the full article → from Flags in Southborough flying at half staff in honor of Colorado victims
The week in government (7/23/12 – 7/27/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/23/12 – 7/27/12)
Obituary: Eileen (Henry) Curran, 75
Eileen (Henry) Curran, 75, long time resident of Southborough, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. For 50 year she was the devoted wife of Richard ‘Dick’ Curran who passed away in January. Born in Yorkshire, England to the late Gladys (Lavene) and Thomas Henry, she Read the full article → from Obituary: Eileen (Henry) Curran, 75
It’s blogcation time!
Those of you who have been reading this blog for a while know that for two weeks each summer I enjoy a brief recess from blogging. A blogcation, if you will. It’s a break from daily posting that gives me a chance to recharge, as well as to cook up new ideas for the blog to keep things interesting. Read the full article → from It’s blogcation time!
The week in government (7/9/12 – 7/13/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/9/12 – 7/13/12)
Obituary: William L. Stapleton, 83
William L. Stapleton (“Bill”), 83, a long-time and well-known resident of Southborough, died on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Westborough. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Marianne S. (Barth) Stapleton for 59 years. In his youth Bill raced flat head Fords and flat track motorcycles on Read the full article → from Obituary: William L. Stapleton, 83
Obituary: Mary (Misener) Dion, 87
Mary (Misener) Dion, 87, of Marlborough, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Marlborough Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, Marlborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary (Misener) Dion, 87