The Economic Development Team is a group of residents who are trying to encourage new business to set up shop in Southborough, and to bring attention to the ones already here. They’re currently looking for someone to help with their marketing and PR initiatives. Read the full article → from Economic Development Team seeks writer for news releases
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Southborough police logs (3/4/12 – 3/5/12): Fireworks and barking dogs
Here’s the latest from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (3/4/12 – 3/5/12): Fireworks and barking dogs
MWDN: Southborough selectmen hold off vote on school budgets
I couldn’t attend the Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday night (and it sadly was not broadcast live), but the Metrowest Daily News was there and reports selectmen decided to defer their vote on whether to support the school budgets this year. The sticking point is apparently MCAS scores. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen hold off vote on school budgets
Romney takes Southborough by a landslide
Southborough Republicans were unequivocal in their decision on who they’d like to see lead the party into November. Voters in the relatively low-turnout election overwhelmingly chose Massachusetts native son Mitt Romney. Read the full article → from Romney takes Southborough by a landslide
Southborough: Red, blue, or otherwise?
It’s primary day, and let’s face it, the Republicans are the ones having all the fun (if you want to call it that), and with native son Mitt Romney on the ballot, local officials predict a decent turnout in today’s election. Read the full article → from Southborough: Red, blue, or otherwise?
MWDN: Southborough commission’s reserve account getting low
For the past several years, the Conservation Commission has been subsidizing its annual budget with funds from its reserve account, but members told the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee last month that practice may be coming to an end because funds are running low. Apparently, that was by design. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough commission’s reserve account getting low
Southborough police log (3/1/12 – 3/3/12): Mailbox vandalism and motorists in trouble
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (3/1/12 – 3/3/12): Mailbox vandalism and motorists in trouble
Obituary: Louis A. Sacco, 81
LUNENBURG — Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Louis A. Sacco, died Sunday morning, March 4, surrounded by family. He was born March 7, 1930 in Whitehall, NY, the son of Armalinda and James Sacco. He graduated from Hartford High School in White River Jct., VT in 1947 where he was active in student Read the full article → from Obituary: Louis A. Sacco, 81
The Presidential Primary is tomorrow – here’s where to vote
Tomorrow is Super Tuesday, and voters in Southborough and across the state will head to the polls to take part in the 2012 Presidential Primary election. Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from The Presidential Primary is tomorrow – here’s where to vote
ARHS gymnasts capture back-to-back state title
Congratulations to the Algonquin girls gymnastics team, who on Saturday clinched their second consecutive state championship title. The girls were ranked second behind Andover going into the meet in Shrewsbury, but came out on top with a score of 143.700 over second-place Beverly (141.550). Read the full article → from ARHS gymnasts capture back-to-back state title
The week in government (3/5/12 – 3/9/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/5/12 – 3/9/12)
Obituary: James W. Hong, 43
James W. Hong, 43, of Southborough and formerly of Boston lost his courageous battle to lung cancer on Thursday, March 1, 2012. He died peacefully with dignity, surrounded by his family. James was the beloved and adored husband of Suzanne Brown Hong and irreplaceable Daddy to Corey, Chloe and Haley. He was the much loved Read the full article → from Obituary: James W. Hong, 43
Obituary: Harvey D. Bigelow Sr., 80
Harvey D. Bigelow Sr., 80, a lifelong resident of Southborough, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, after a period of declining health. He was the devoted and loving husband of Elizabeth Betty (Murray) Bigelow for the past 54 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Francis and Mae Bigelow. Harvey attended Southborough Read the full article → from Obituary: Harvey D. Bigelow Sr., 80
Obituary: Esther E. (Ercolani) Lesieur, 76
Esther E. (Ercolani) Lesieur, 76, of Southborough, MA passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Esther battled cancer for over 35 years. She was born in Sudbury, MA and raised in Marlborough. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Edna (Dufault) Ercolani and married for almost Read the full article → from Obituary: Esther E. (Ercolani) Lesieur, 76