The sad saga surrounding the recent death of several monkeys at Harvard’s primate center on Parmenter Road continued yesterday when the facility’s interim director abruptly stepped down. Read the full article → from Does the primate center pose a risk to Southborough?
News
New recreation programs announced for the spring and summer
I learned to swim at McCarthy Pool on Route 9, so the announcement by the Recreation Department that swim lessons will once again be offered there brought back a flood of memories. In addition to the new swim lessons, the Rec Department has also added Zumba classes and a Super Sports Camp to its spring/summer lineup. Read the full article → from New recreation programs announced for the spring and summer
A final chance to stock up on Girl Scout cookies
When it comes to Girl Scout cookies, I have an embarrassingly well-stocked pantry. But for those of you who have missed out on the cookie sales – or for those of you who have already exhausted your supply – you have one more chance to stock up. Read the full article → from A final chance to stock up on Girl Scout cookies
Obituary: Virginia Wiese Challen – February 25, 2012
Virginia Wiese Challen Virginia passed away on February 25, 2012, after a brief illness at age 89. Born in Spokane, WA, she lived in Olympia for more than 70 years. She was a graduate of Olympia High School and attended the University of Washington until leaving to work as a mechanic at Boeing during WW Read the full article → from Obituary: Virginia Wiese Challen – February 25, 2012
Southborough police logs (2/27/12 – 2/29/12): Slick roads and disabled motorists
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (2/27/12 – 2/29/12): Slick roads and disabled motorists
Capasso farm stand plan scrapped – for now
As first reported last night, the Capasso family has withdrawn its application for a zoning variance to reestablish a farm stand at the site of the former Capasso Farms on Framingham Road. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost for those of you (including me) who were excited about having a local option for our summer produce. Read the full article → from Capasso farm stand plan scrapped – for now
Southborough’s first snow day of the year: What’s closed today (UPDATED)
It’s finally here: Southborough’s first official snow day of the season … if you don’t count the ones we had in October, that is. I haven’t been outside to measure, but it looks like about five or six inches of snow fell in our area since yesterday, and a bit more is expected to accumulate today. Read the full article → from Southborough’s first snow day of the year: What’s closed today (UPDATED)
Breaking news: Capasso Farms plans to withdraw variance request
It looks a return to the old Capasso Farms is not in the cards, at least not now. The Metrowest Daily News is reporting the Capasso family will ask the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight to withdraw without prejudice its application for a variance. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Capasso Farms plans to withdraw variance request
Gobron defends school performance
The schools took center stage at a marathon 4-hour Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee meeting last night. During a discussion of the K-8 school budget, Superintendent Charles Gobron defended the district’s performance in the face of recent concerns about MCAS scores. Read the full article → from Gobron defends school performance
Snow is on the way, but how much will we get?
It looks like the first real snow event of the winter is headed our way – finally! – but it remains to be seen how much of the white stuff we’ll get. Read the full article → from Snow is on the way, but how much will we get?
Harvard suspends new experiments after fourth monkey dies in Southborough
Yesterday I told you the USDA would be taking a hard look at the Harvard-owned New England Primate Research Center after a monkey died under questionable circumstances in December – the third primate death in 19 months. Today comes word that a fourth monkey died on Sunday, on the very day the USDA released their report. Read the full article → from Harvard suspends new experiments after fourth monkey dies in Southborough
Fire department logs for the week (2/23/12 – 2/27/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (2/23/12 – 2/27/12)
Obituary: John Edward Bullock – February 23, 2012
Dr. John Edward Bullock, D.D.S., 68, died unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. He was born in Baltimore, Md., the son of the late Lawrence Bullock and Doris (Carr) Bullock. Dr. Bullock is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Susan J. (Duckworth) Bullock of Framingham. He was the devoted and loving father of Christopher Read the full article → from Obituary: John Edward Bullock – February 23, 2012
Obituary: Mary L. Stadig – February 27, 2012
Mary L. (Hartnett) Stadig, 90, of Southborough and formerly of Ashland, died at home surrounded by her family on Monday morning, February 27, 2012. She was the wife of the late Ralph Stadig, who passed away in 1974. Mary was a nurse and worked at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston for many years until Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary L. Stadig – February 27, 2012