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Zoning board chairman responds to criticism over Gulbankians decision

by susan on June 18, 2012

The recent decision by a Worcester court to deny an appeal by the owners of Gulbankian Farms, has prompted quite a few of you to speak out in support of the Gulbankian family here on the blog. The Gulbankians had appealed a decision last year by the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals that required them to make improvements to their Mt. Vickery Road property in order to continue to operate multiple businesses on the lot. Read the full article → from Zoning board chairman responds to criticism over Gulbankians decision

PHOTOS: Three Algonquin teams compete in state final matches

by susan on June 18, 2012

It was a disappointing weekend to be sure, but three Algonquin teams who completed in the state finals this weekend still have much to be proud of. The boys lacrosse, girls, lacrosse, and baseball teams all had championship games this weekend, but all all fell to their opponents. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Three Algonquin teams compete in state final matches

The week in government (6/18/12 – 6/22/12)

by susan on June 18, 2012

A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/18/12 – 6/22/12)

Sportsmanship award in honor of Eric Green to be presented after youth baseball game tonight

by susan on June 15, 2012

Two teams from Southborough Youth Baseball’s 10-12 year old division will play the second game of their double elimination championship tournament tonight at Mooney Field. It’s do-or-die for team Eagle Leasing as they take the field against team Dominos. Read the full article → from Sportsmanship award in honor of Eric Green to be presented after youth baseball game tonight

MWDN: Southborough selectman heeds the call out of Africa

by susan on June 15, 2012

Metrowest Daily News reporter Brad Petrishan got an unexpected response when he called Southborough Selectman Dan Kolenda on his cell phone this week. Here’s what happened. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectman heeds the call out of Africa

Algonquin baseball headed to the state finals

by susan on June 15, 2012

The Cinderella season continues for Algonquin baseball, as the team that barely made the postseason is now headed to the Division 1 state finals. Read the full article → from Algonquin baseball headed to the state finals

PHOTOS: Algonquin girls and boys lacrosse win state semifinals

by susan on June 14, 2012

Southborough photographer Chris Wraight was in East Longmeadow earlier this week to capture the Algonquin girls and boys lacrosse teams’ back-to-back wins in their respective state semifinal games. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Algonquin girls and boys lacrosse win state semifinals

Algonquin Pops Night a hit (with PHOTOS)

by susan on June 14, 2012

Pops Night has been an annual tradition at Algonquin for I don’t know how long, and this year’s event was as entertaining as ever. The folks at the Northborough-Southborough Music Association, which sponsors the event, sent along this update. Read the full article → from Algonquin Pops Night a hit (with PHOTOS)

Save the date: Business speaker series to focus on healthcare – June 27

by susan on June 14, 2012

The latest topic in the Southborough Business Network’s INSIDE STORY Business Speaker Series is healthcare. Explore topics that will interest both business owners and healthcare consumers at the Southborough Library on June 27. Read the full article → from Save the date: Business speaker series to focus on healthcare – June 27

The cost of lunch is going up in Southborough schools

by susan on June 14, 2012

Whether their favorites are chicken fingers, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, or salads, it’s going to cost your kids a bit more next year to buy lunch at school. The K-8 School Committee last night voted unanimously to raise the cost of lunch by $0.25 in all Southborough schools next year. Read the full article → from The cost of lunch is going up in Southborough schools

Joan Angela (Gennelly) Fredella, 77

by susan on June 14, 2012

Joan Angela (Gennelly) Fredella, 77, of Newbury, VT, and formerly a long time resident of Sudbury, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 after a brief illness, at her daughter Andrea’s home in Southborough, surrounded by her family. Joan was a loving and devoted mother of six children. She studied art at Northeastern University, and Read the full article → from Joan Angela (Gennelly) Fredella, 77

Gold Star Memorial train to pass through Southborough tonight (UPDATED)

by susan on June 13, 2012

Last month the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company unveiled the first-ever Gold Star Memorial train. The passenger coach bears the names of every soldier, marine, sailor and airman who lost their life while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read the full article → from Gold Star Memorial train to pass through Southborough tonight (UPDATED)

Southborough lost two long-time residents this week

by susan on June 13, 2012

Two long-time Southborough residents passed away this week. John Misener, 85, died on Saturday after a long illness, and Evelyn Johnson, 94, passed away on Monday after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Southborough lost two long-time residents this week

MWDN: Southborough ZBA ruling on Gulbankian Farms upheld

by susan on June 13, 2012

More than a year ago, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to require the Gulbankian family to make improvements to its 40 Mt. Vickery Road property after complaints from neighbors. At the time, many of you voiced strong opinions about the process – which took more than a year – as well as the outcome. The Gulbankian family appealed, but today comes word a Worcester court has upheld the decision. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough ZBA ruling on Gulbankian Farms upheld

Jeff Rudd on Tax bills going up higher than projected, again: “By the way Carl, i don’t care about a split tax rate one way or another.” Nov 13, 10:50

Jeff Rudd on Tax bills going up higher than projected, again: “Again his opinion. The select boards decision. He doesn’t have anything to do with the deciding what we spend or…” Nov 13, 10:44

Carl Guyer on Tax bills going up higher than projected, again: “Hi Al First I was simply pointing out if as a Southborough resident if you owned a home of equivalent…” Nov 12, 17:25

Carl Guyer on Tax bills going up higher than projected, again: “Hi Jeff Here is Mr. Cibelli expressing his opinion to the Select Board on what he feels is appropriate in…” Nov 12, 17:09

Jeff Rudd on Tax bills going up higher than projected, again: “He makes recommendations. He doesn’t make the decision, the select board does, Carl could speak up then. . The tax…” Nov 12, 11:11