Last week New England Primate Research Center in Southborough was cited by the USDA for an animal death that occurred in October. Now comes word the feds have decided to launch an investigation into the incident. Read the full article → from MWDN: USDA to probe monkey death at Southborough facility
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Hundreds say goodbye to Southborough’s Eric Green
Temperatures were below freezing yesterday, but no doubt the cold was the last thing on the mind of the hundreds who came to say goodbye to Trottier Middle School student Eric Green. The 12-year-old passed away suddenly last week after a seizure. Read the full article → from Hundreds say goodbye to Southborough’s Eric Green
Power out to about 100 on south side
Residents of Gilmore Road and the surrounding area are without power on this snowy morning. According to the National Grid website, power went out around 7:30 am, and is expected to be restored by 9:45 am. Read the full article → from Power out to about 100 on south side
Brush burning permits available now through May 1
Brush burning season opened yesterday, but before you break out the matches, don’t forget to get your permit. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available now through May 1
The week in high school sports (1/16/12 – 1/22/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/16/12 – 1/22/12)
Overflow crowd expected at Eric Green’s funeral today
The death of 12-year-old Trottier Middle School student Eric Green last week has touched many in this town and beyond, so it’s not surprising to hear a capacity crowd is expected at his funeral today. Read the full article → from Overflow crowd expected at Eric Green’s funeral today
The week in government (1/16/12 – 1/20/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/16/12 – 1/20/12)
Obituary: Eric C. Green – January 12, 2012
Eric C. Green, 12, of Southborough, died Jan. 12, 2012, at home, after experiencing a seizure. He leaves his parents, Peter M. and Suzanne H. (Heinlen) Green, his brother, Alexander, and his sister, Kristen, all of Southborough. He also leaves his paternal grandparents, Eugene and Rosemary Green of Brookline; his maternal grandfather, Richard Heinlen of Read the full article → from Obituary: Eric C. Green – January 12, 2012
Funeral services for Eric Green to be held on Monday (UPDATED)
According to the Metrowest Daily News, funeral services for Eric Green, the Trottier seventh grader who passed away last week, will be held on Monday at 1:00 pm at St. Matthew Parish. Read the full article → from Funeral services for Eric Green to be held on Monday (UPDATED)
Obituary: Patricia A. Thomas – January 8, 2012
SPRINGFIELD – Patricia A. (Renyolds) Thomas, 66, passed away on January 8th. Patricia was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Patricia is survived by her children Kimberly Hackett of Southborough and Vanessa Owens of Springfield, her siblings Betty Rivers and Odessa Caston of California, 7 grandchildren, as well as several loving nieces and nephews. Patricia spent Read the full article → from Obituary: Patricia A. Thomas – January 8, 2012
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth (Donovan) Small – January 13, 2012
Mary Elizabeth (Donovan) Small, aged 90 years, of Bridgewater, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at Copley at Stoughton. She was the wife of Leonard Allan Small; they had been married for 62 years. She was born in Boston, daughter of the late John and Ellen (Fouhy) Donovan. She was a graduate of St. Patricks School, Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary Elizabeth (Donovan) Small – January 13, 2012
MWDN: Southborough K-8 officials to consider idea to close one school
The K-8 School Committee meeting this week agreed to revisit the question of whether Southborough should close one of its four schools due to declining enrollment, reports the Metrowest Daily News. The decision comes after a tense meeting earlier this week with the Advisory Committee. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough K-8 officials to consider idea to close one school
Southborough goes ‘green’ in honor of Eric
Green is the color of choice for many in Southborough today. Trottier Middle School students started the movement to wear green in honor of their 13-year-old classmate Eric Green who passed away suddenly this week. Read the full article → from Southborough goes ‘green’ in honor of Eric
Water main break affects southside homes
A number of families on the south side of town woke up to limited water pressure this morning after a water main broke on Liberty Drive overnight. Crews are currently working on the problem. Read the full article → from Water main break affects southside homes