Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/23/12 – 2/5/12)
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Lively debate predicted at tonight’s town manager legislation meeting
The Metrowest Daily News predicts a lively debate at tonight’s public meeting to discuss whether Southborough should move to a town manager form of government. If the comments on this blog are any indication, there’s a pretty good chance they’ll be right. Read the full article → from Lively debate predicted at tonight’s town manager legislation meeting
Southborough police log (1/23/12 – 1/27/12): Vandalized mailboxes and cows on the tracks

Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (1/23/12 – 1/27/12): Vandalized mailboxes and cows on the tracks
The week in government (1/30/12 – 2/3/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/30/12 – 2/3/12)
Dick Curran, former owner of ‘The Spa’, has died
For nearly thirty years, Dick Curran was the friendly face behind the counter at what old-timers call ‘The Spa’ (now Mauro’s Cafe). On Friday Mr. Curran died at the age of 82 after a long illness, and with his passing Southborough has lost another of its treasures. Mr. Curran was born in Framingham, and after Read the full article → from Dick Curran, former owner of ‘The Spa’, has died
Obituary: Richard P. ‘Dick’ Curran – January 27, 2012

Richard P. ‘Dick’ Curran, 82, of Southborough, died on Friday, January 27, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of Eileen (Henry) Curran for the past 50 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late William and Katherine (Brady) Curran. In 1947 he graduated from St Mary’s High School Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard P. ‘Dick’ Curran – January 27, 2012
Obituary: Richard A. Castelda – January 27, 2012
Richard A. Castelda, 77, of Southborough and formerly of Utica, NY died on Friday, January 27, at Metro West Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Jeanette (Couzen) Castelda for the past 51 years. Born in Utica, NY he was the son of the late Anthony and Pauline (Dombrawski) Castelda. Richard was an Insurance Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard A. Castelda – January 27, 2012
MWDN: Opportunity seen in Rte. 9 office complex

Developer Dave Ferris got himself a deal. The Southborough resident recently purchased Southborough Executive Place, a Route 9 office building, for $3.75M. The building was last sold in 2006 for $10M. Read the full article → from MWDN: Opportunity seen in Rte. 9 office complex
Register now for Southborough Youth Baseball’s spring 2012 season
Registration is ongoing for Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball’s upcoming spring season. Programs are available for boys and girls ages 5 through 15. Sign up by January 31 to take advantage of the early registration discount. Read the full article → from Register now for Southborough Youth Baseball’s spring 2012 season
Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, January 27

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Specialist Keith D. Benson of Norwood. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, January 27
Southborough mother loses battle with cancer
For the past few years, Southborough mother Jeanne Vanni battled cancer. Yesterday she lot her fight at the age of 48. Read the full article → from Southborough mother loses battle with cancer
Obituary: Jeanne M. (St.Michel) Vanni – January 25, 2012
Jeanne M. (St.Michel) Vanni, 48, of Southborough died on January 25, 2012, at Mass. General Hospital in Boston after a battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Scott P. Vanni for the past 14 years. Born in Marlborough, she was the daughter of the late Rita L. (Mauro) St. Michel and Ronald E. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeanne M. (St.Michel) Vanni – January 25, 2012
Firefighters kick off their annual fundraising drive

Earlier this month the Southborough Police Department warned residents that an organization seeking donations for the police force was a scam. Now the Southborough Fire Department wants residents to know that a group soliciting donations on their behalf is the real thing. Read the full article → from Firefighters kick off their annual fundraising drive
MWDN: Southborough’s Garfield House to be preserved

Good news! The Metrowest Daily News reports this morning that the historic Garfield House – the stone mansion located on Main Street between Parkerville and Deerfoot Roads – has been purchased by a Sudbury developer who intends to restore the property. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough’s Garfield House to be preserved