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Southborough residents, Fay community pay tribute to Dick Upjohn

by susan on January 9, 2012

Southborough lost one of its great residents last week when Dick Upjohn died suddenly at the age of 82. I only knew Mr. Upjohn by sight, but what an awe-inspiring sight he was. He famously rode his bicycle all over town, briefcase strapped to the back. For my part, I would most often see him out jogging along Deerfoot Road, no matter the weather. It’s a sight – and a source of insipration – I will greatly miss. Read the full article → from Southborough residents, Fay community pay tribute to Dick Upjohn

Zoning board has mixed reaction to proposed Capasso project

by susan on January 9, 2012

I wasn’t able to go to last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, but a write-up in the Metrowest Daily News suggests the board expressed both support and over a proposal to return the Capasso Farms property on Framingham Road to a working farm. Read the full article → from Zoning board has mixed reaction to proposed Capasso project

The week in government (1/9/12 – 1/13/12)

by susan on January 9, 2012

A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/9/12 – 1/13/12)

Obituary: Richard E. Thompson – January 5, 2012

by susan on January 7, 2012

Richard E. “Dick” Thompson 75, of Southborough, formerly of Mt. Prospect and Park Ridge, IL , died January 5, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Peggy (Rafter) Thompson; devoted father of Ryan, Scott, Sean, and Megan Thompson of Southborough; Jean (Michael) O’Shea and her husband Micheal of Park Ridge, IL, Ken and Karen Thompson Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard E. Thompson – January 5, 2012

Obituary: Michael W. Morgan – January 5, 2012

by susan on January 7, 2012

Michael W. Morgan, 44, passed away, Thursday, January 5 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born in Worcester, son of the late James F. and Elizabeth M. (Whittle) Morgan and graduated from Worcester State College in 1999. Michael was a teacher and loved working with children. He leaves five siblings; James J. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael W. Morgan – January 5, 2012

Obituary: Richard V. Upjohn – January 4, 2012

by susan on January 6, 2012

Richard Vassall Upjohn, 82 of Soutthborough,, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 while working at Fay School in Southborough. Dick will be greatly missed by his wife of over 55 years Sabra (Gilcreast) Upjohn; his daughter Emily Leist Vatis and her husband Chris, sons Richard and his wife Susan McNally and Stephen, his Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard V. Upjohn – January 4, 2012

Memorial service for Dick Upjohn on Sunday (UPDATED)

by susan on January 6, 2012

Longtime resident Dick Upjohn died suddenly on Wednesday at the age of 82. Often seen biking and running the streets of Southborough, Upjohn was a teacher at Fay School for more than 50 years and a member of the town’s Conservation Commission for 34 years. He was also a founding member of the Community Preservation Committee. Read the full article → from Memorial service for Dick Upjohn on Sunday (UPDATED)

Southborough police warn of phone scam

by susan on January 6, 2012

From the Southborough Police Department Facebook page: We have been informed that some residents have been receiving phone calls from an unknown person(s), claiming that they are doing a fundraiser for the Southborough Police Association. This is FALSE- the SPA does not make phone calls in order to seek support for the association. As always- Read the full article → from Southborough police warn of phone scam

Baby yoga classes now offered in Southborough

by susan on January 6, 2012

If you’re looking to do yoga with your little one, you won’t have to travel far. Sweet Pea Yoga, run by Southborough resident Alexandra De Collibus, is now offering classes at Theracopia in downtown Southborough. Read the full article → from Baby yoga classes now offered in Southborough

Southborough Library seeks to raise $40K to fund improvement study

by susan on January 6, 2012

Last year the Southborough Library celebrated 100 years at its Main Street location. Now the library is trying to raise $40K to fund a study that will help propel it through its second century. Read the full article → from Southborough Library seeks to raise $40K to fund improvement study

Obituary: W. Marie (Donnelly) Scott – January 4, 2012

by susan on January 6, 2012

W. Marie (Donnelly) Scott, a resident of Southborough for 45 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 surrounded by her family. Marie was a graduate of Wellesley High School and Chandler Business School. She enjoyed mah jongg, word searches, and cooking for her family. Marie was an active communicant at St. Matthew Church Read the full article → from Obituary: W. Marie (Donnelly) Scott – January 4, 2012

Reminder: Sign up now for Rotary’s wellness program

by susan on January 6, 2012

Northborough and Southborough Rotary will kick off its third annual wellness program later this month. For those of you who made resolutions this year to develop some healthy habits, there’s still time to sign up. Here are all the details. Read the full article → from Reminder: Sign up now for Rotary’s wellness program

Longtime resident Dick Upjohn has died

by susan on January 6, 2012

Southborough has lost one of its most remarkable residents. Dick Upjohn died on Wednesday at the age of 82. Read the full article → from Longtime resident Dick Upjohn has died

Southborough police log (12/30/11 – 01/02/12): Vandalism at Finn and another home break-in

by susan on January 6, 2012

Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (12/30/11 – 01/02/12): Vandalism at Finn and another home break-in

Mike Pojani on Stand Up Now “with us and Minnesota” — Friday: “Part of my response was deleted! The part asking where all you folks were when Obama deported over a million…” Feb 4, 14:48

Mike Pojani on Stand Up Now “with us and Minnesota” — Friday: “Clear evidence??? By who??Oh ya CNN and MSNBC!!” Feb 3, 18:12

Mike Pojani on Stand Up Now “with us and Minnesota” — Friday: “but don’t and worked there butt off to take care of their families! There was no free stuff in anything…” Feb 3, 18:10

John Kendall on Obituary: Lorraine (Ferraro) Dinjian, 81: “How sad. Lorraine was such a nice person. My most sincere condolences to Rick and the family” Feb 3, 16:40

Beth Melo on Stand Up Now “with us and Minnesota” — Friday: “I’ve been struggling to come up with a productive response to this comment. Certainly nothing I write is going to…” Feb 3, 14:37