Norma L. (Merrills) Sora, 90, of Southborough, died on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at St. Camillus Health Center in Whitinsville, after a period of declining health. She was the devoted wife of Peter L. Sora for the past 67 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Norma L. Sora, 90
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Introducing a new directory of Southborough clubs and organizations
Thinking about signing your kid up for soccer? Or Girl Scouts? Want to learn about parent organizations that support the schools or find out who’s coming to the Steeple Coffeehouse this season? You don’t have go hunting for websites anymore, because I’ve put the links all in one handy directory for easy reference. Read the full article → from Introducing a new directory of Southborough clubs and organizations
Police ask for community’s help after a string of home break-ins
A rash of home break-ins – at least six in the past month – have residents on edge, and police are asking for the community’s help to solve the crimes and to prevent new ones from happening. Read the full article → from Police ask for community’s help after a string of home break-ins
Threat level for EEE in Southborough raised to “moderate”
State health officials yesterday bumped up the threat level for mosquito-borne-illness in our area after mammal-biting mosquitoes infected with the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus were found in Westborough. Read the full article → from Threat level for EEE in Southborough raised to “moderate”
Two more Southborough homes broken into
Two more homes in Southborough were broken into yesterday. The Metrowest Daily News reports while police were investigating a break-in at a home on School Street, they got a call about one on Latisquama Road. Read the full article → from Two more Southborough homes broken into
Will mosquitoes take a bite out of Summer Nights?
The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project announced today that a mosquito infected with the West Nile virus has been found in Northborough. Earlier this month mosquitoes were detected in Shrewsbury with West Nile and in Westborough with the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. Read the full article → from Will mosquitoes take a bite out of Summer Nights?
Friday is the last day to register to vote before the state primary
Massachusetts will hold its state primary election on September 6. If you want to cast your ballot, and you’re not already registered to vote, you’ll need to do so no later than Friday, August 17. Friday is also the deadline for changing your party affiliation. Read the full article → from Friday is the last day to register to vote before the state primary
Overturned septic truck makes a mess on Route 9
Many of you were caught in a traffic mess last night when a spetic truck overturned on Route 9, but the real mess was the tank’s leaking contents. The Metrowest Daily News reports raw sewage made its way into drains that lead to wetlands. Read the full article → from Overturned septic truck makes a mess on Route 9
Traffic alert: Septic truck overturned on Route 9 westbound
A septic truck that overturned and is leaking its contents is causing a traffic headache on Route 9 westbound this evening. The accident reportedly happened in front of the old Verizon building near Crystal Pond Road. Emergency crews are on the scene. Read the full article → from Traffic alert: Septic truck overturned on Route 9 westbound
MWDN: Southborough board still waiting on zoning document
The Planning Board met this week to continue their discussion about a proposed overhaul of the town’s zoning bylaw, and they took some heat from the Advisory Committee because a promised comparison document still has not been made available. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough board still waiting on zoning document
Southborough police to discuss recent crimes at a community meeting next week
The Southborough Police Department will hold a community meeting next week to share information about a recent spike in crime in town, notably home and vehicle break-ins. They’ll also talk about ways you can keep your home and property safe. Read the full article → from Southborough police to discuss recent crimes at a community meeting next week
Southborough police logs (8/10/12 – 8/13/12): Hot air balloon lands on Main Street
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (8/10/12 – 8/13/12): Hot air balloon lands on Main Street
Coyotes in Southborough: Do they make you nervous?
Deer are a common sight in Southborough. So are wild turkeys. We’ve even had a black bear. But this summer, the wildlife everyone seems to be talking about is coyotes. Read the full article → from Coyotes in Southborough: Do they make you nervous?
MWDN: Algonquin passed over for innovation school grant
Back in February, Algonquin was awarded a $10K grant to plan the creation of an “innovation school” – a charter-like school program that would focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. Last week the school learned a second grant they were hoping to get to fund the program didn’t come through. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin passed over for innovation school grant