WORCESTER/HOLDEN – Arthur F. Powell, MD, 81, of Briarwood Circle, died peacefully at home Friday, April 13, 2012, under the loving care of his family after an illness. He was born and raised in Roslindale, the son of Arthur G. and Edna G. (Tidd) Powell and lived 45 years in Holden before moving to Worcester Read the full article → from Obituary: Arthur F. Powell, MD, 81
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (4/13/12 – 4/15/12): OUI’s and report of an attempted break in
Representative Carolyn Dykema was at the Southborough Senior Center last week to launch the Metrowest Veterans Consortium. Read the full article → from Dykema launches MetroWest Veterans Consortium
HOPKINTON – Judith Susan Shaw, age 70, of Hopkinton, (formerly of St. Louis, MO and Randolph, MA), passed away April 15, 2012. Judy worked for many years for BJs Wholesale Club in Stoughton and Danvers. She enjoyed her retirement, pursuing her interests in reading, gardening, decorating, furniture restoration, and spending time with her family. She Read the full article → from Obituary: Judith S. Shaw, 70
STAMFORD, CT – Else Thomsen Fragasso Gorey, 78, of Stamford, CT died on April 10, 2012 after an extended illness. Born January 21, 1934, she was the youngest of two daughters. Her sister Bente Thomsen Grinbergs lives in Sydney, Australia. She was predeceased by her parents Marie Nikoline Thomsen and Erik Theodor Thomsen. Else’s beloved Read the full article → from Obituary: Else Gorey, 78
MARLBOROUGH – Joseph “Joe” V. Haggerty, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, April 7, 2012, at home. Joe was born October 31, 1918, raised in Medford, MA, was the son of the late John P. and Mary E. (Fitzgerald) Haggerty and was a graduate of Medford High School. He was a Marlborough resident for 58 Read the full article → from Obituary: Joseph “Joe” V. Haggerty, 93
SOUTHBOROUGH – Elizabeth “Betty” DePina, 77, of Southborough, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at her home after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of Napoleon “Pete” DePina for 60 years. Betty was a computer technician for the former Data General of Southborough. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her Read the full article → from Obituary: Elizabeth DePina, 77
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (4/16/12 – 4/22/12)
Town Meeting last week voted overwhelmingly to approve funds to help repair and renovate Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School. The decision, which came despite the warning of at least one town official, commits the town to paying $882,300 over the life of a 30-year bond. Read the full article → from Town Meeting commits funds to repair and renovate Assabet
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/16/12 – 4/20/12)
Tomasso Trattoria is reprising their Patriots Day special from last year. Read the full article → from Southborough residents get a deal at Tomasso on Monday
Southborough historically has a good showing in the Boston Marathon, and this year is no different. Twenty-six Southborough residents – 16 women and 10 men – will cross the starting line in Hopkinton on Monday. Read the full article → from Twenty-six Southborough residents to run the Boston Marathon on Monday
Political candidates go where the voters are, and that was certainly true of Town Meeting this week. Residents arriving at Trottier were greeted by candidates looking for signatures on their nomination papers and by supporters holding signs for the two candidates competing to represent Southborough in the state legislature. Read the full article → from Political candidates out in force at Town Meeting
Every year after Town Meeting I take a look at the attendance numbers. It’s typically a depressing exercise, and this year is no different. While it wasn’t the worst on record, turnout this year was predictably light. Read the full article → from Most of you did not go to Town Meeting – tell us why (with POLL)