It will be an Algonquin double-header in the lacrosse state finals later this week. Both the boys and girls lacrosse teams won their semifinal matches in East Longmeadow yesterday, setting up back-to-back championship games on Friday. The Algonquin baseball team, on the other hand, will have to wait a few more days to find out if their Cinderella season will continue after their semifinal match against Westfield was postponed due to rain. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Boys and girls lacrosse both headed to the state finals; baseball semifinals postponed
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Volunteers sought for new town manager legislation committee
Selectmen last week voted to create an ad hoc committee charged with bringing legislation to establish the position of town manager – among other changes – before voters once again. Now selectmen are looking for volunteers to join the committee. Read the full article → from Volunteers sought for new town manager legislation committee
Obituary: Evelyn (Lange) Johnson, 94
Evelyn (Lange) Johnson, 94, a long time resident of Southborough, died on Monday, June 11, 2012 at Heritage of Framingham Assisted Living after a period of declining health. She was the loving wife of the late Norman Johnson, who passed away in 2000. Mrs. Johnson was born and raised in Michigan. In the 1930’s she Read the full article → from Obituary: Evelyn (Lange) Johnson, 94
Algonquin in three state semifinals tonight: Here’s how to follow the action
Algonquin baseball, boys lacrosse, and girls lacrosse all won their respective district championships this weekend, and all play state semifinal matches tonight. That’s a lot of sports action for one evening. Read the full article → from Algonquin in three state semifinals tonight: Here’s how to follow the action
MWDN: Solar panels stolen from job site in Southborough
A while back I told you about the huge solar array Southborough developer Bill Depietri is building on Cordaville Road near the intersection with Route 9. When complete, it will be the biggest of its kind in Metrowest. But before that happens, Depietri will have to buy some new solar panels. That’s because 14 of his were stolen from the site last week. Read the full article → from MWDN: Solar panels stolen from job site in Southborough
Southborough police logs (6/8/12 – 6/10/12): Solicitors elicit complaints
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (6/8/12 – 6/10/12): Solicitors elicit complaints
Yikes! What is this creepy critter?
Reader Jessica had a close encounter of the creepy kind this weekend, and she’s hoping for help in identifying the 8-legged critter that invaded her home. Read the full article → from Yikes! What is this creepy critter?
Algonquin captures four championship titles this weekend (with PHOTOS)
What a weekend for Algonquin. On Saturday the boys lacrosse and girls lacrosse teams won their respective district titles in back-to-back matches at Foley Stadium. The same day the Algonquin girls rugby team captured the Massachusetts Youth Rugby Organization State Championship title. Then on Sunday, the underdog Algonquin baseball team staged a huge upset over top-ranked St. John’s to win the Central Division 1 title. Read the full article → from Algonquin captures four championship titles this weekend (with PHOTOS)
Public hearing on proposed zoning code changes – TONIGHT
For several years now a committee of volunteers has been working on revamping Southborough’s zoning code. They’ve considered everything from open space protection to multi-family housing and subdivisions to commercial development along Route 9. The process will culminate in a vote on the changes at a special town meeting this fall. Read the full article → from Public hearing on proposed zoning code changes – TONIGHT
The week in government (6/11/12 – 6/15/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/11/12 – 6/15/12)
Algonquin boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, and girls rugby all win championship titles on Saturday
Yesterday was a big day in Algonquin sports. Both the boys and girls lacrosse teams won their respective Central Division championship games. The boys beat Grafton by a score of 11-9 and the girls triumphed over Westborough by a score of 7-5. Both teams will move on to the state tournament with semifinal games on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Algonquin boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, and girls rugby all win championship titles on Saturday
Obituary: John C. Misener, 85
SOUTHBOROUGH – John C. Misener, 85, a life long resident of Southborough, died on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Hearthstone at New Horizons in Marlborough after a long illness. John was a World War II Army veteran, serving in Germany and Austria and was part of the Panther’s Division 66. He worked for McCarthy Pools Read the full article → from Obituary: John C. Misener, 85
Postseason update: Algonquin girls lacrosse join boys in district finals
The Algonquin girls lacrosse team is gearing up for a rematch. For the second year in a row, the girls will face rival Westborough in the Central Division 1 finals on Saturday. But this year they’re hoping for a different outcome. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin girls lacrosse join boys in district finals
Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, June 8
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, June 8