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)
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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
MWDN: Man wanted in Southborough copper theft charged
When Southborough police interrupted an alleged copper theft in progress at NStar early last month, one suspect was arrested at gunpoint but another was able to run away. The Metrowest Daily News reports this week the suspect who got away was arrested and arraigned recently in Westborough District Court. Read the full article → from MWDN: Man wanted in Southborough copper theft charged
NSPAC presents ‘Basic Rights in Special Education’ – October 16
Northborough/Southborough (NSPAC) and Westborough (SEPAC) Special Education Parent Advisory Councils Announce “Basic Rights in Special Education” on Tuesday October 16, from 7:00-9:00pm in the library at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough, MA. Read the full article → from NSPAC presents ‘Basic Rights in Special Education’ – October 16
Selectmen approve license for new ‘country market’ on Route 9 westbound
Southborough residents will soon have another option for their beer and wine needs. The Board of Selectmen earlier this month unanimously approved a liquor license for Sperry’s Country Market which will set up shop on Route 9 westbound at Middle Road in the other half of the building currently occupied by Red Barn Coffee. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve license for new ‘country market’ on Route 9 westbound
Series of debates between Eldridge and Cavaretta starts tonight
Incumbent state senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and challenger Dean Cavaretta (R-Stow) will face off in a series of seven debates, with the first taking place tonight in Devens. The two are vying to represent the Middlesex and Worcester District, which encompasses 14 communities including Southborough. Read the full article → from Series of debates between Eldridge and Cavaretta starts tonight
High school sports for the week (10/09/12 – 10/14/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports for the week (10/09/12 – 10/14/12)
Committee to consider how many schools Southborough needs
State data suggests the school-age population in Southborough will decline over the coming decade, and that has school and town officials considering whether it makes sense to close one of Southborough’s four K-8 schools. Read the full article → from Committee to consider how many schools Southborough needs
WHDH and Fox report from Southborough on sex offender case
Those of you who went to Heritage Day yesterday might have noticed a few television crews roaming about, but they weren’t there to cover the fun of our annual fall celebration. Rather, they were there to report on Daniel Goichman, the Level 2 sex offender who was allowed to live for more than two years in an apartment just a few doors down from a long-established preschool. Read the full article → from WHDH and Fox report from Southborough on sex offender case
The week in government (10/1/12 – 10/5/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/1/12 – 10/5/12)