Police are conducting an internal investigation after a man they placed into protective custody Sunday morning was caught trying to cut himself with box cutters inside a cell. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough Police say man tried to cut himself in cell
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Eldridge to host community forum on October storm outages – Thursday
Not many of you made it to the National Grid hearing held by the Department of Public Utilities last month, but those of you interested in sharing your opinions on how the utilities prepared for and responded to the storm will have another chance. On Thursday, Senator Jamie Eldridge, who represents Southborough along with a number of other towns, will hold a public forum focusing on the utilities. Read the full article → from Eldridge to host community forum on October storm outages – Thursday
The week in high school sports (12/12 – 12/18)
Winter sports kicked off for many teams last weekend. Here’s a list of what’s coming up for Algonquin and Assabet this week. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (12/12 – 12/18)
Short takes from the Board of Selectmen meeting: December 6, 2011
Generally when I attend a Board of Selectmen meeting, I report back to you on the big stuff they talk about – things like the Swap Shop and the search for a new fire chief. But there are a lot of smaller decisions and discussions that happen at the meetings too. Read the full article → from Short takes from the Board of Selectmen meeting: December 6, 2011
Ten miles of toilet paper: St. Mark’s tries to break mathematical record
Try this experiment. Go get yourself a length of toilet paper. Now fold it in half crosswise. Fold it in half again and again. It won’t take long – maybe three or four folds – before the paper won’t stay folded anymore. Now try taking 53,000 feet of toilet paper and folding it in half over and over. That’s exactly what a group of students from St. Mark’s did last week. Read the full article → from Ten miles of toilet paper: St. Mark’s tries to break mathematical record
The week in government (12/12 – 12/16)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/12 – 12/16)
Girl Scout cookie sales start today
Southborough scouts joined others in Eastern Massachusetts this week in kicking off their annual Girl Scout cookie sale. It’s a big fundraiser for Southborough troops, with up to $0.75 of each box sold going directly back to support local troop activities. Read the full article → from Girl Scout cookie sales start today
MWDN: Southborough board endorses swap shop
The town’s Green Technology and Recycling Committee met last night and on their agenda was the Swap Shop. I wasn’t able to attend, but thankfully the Metrowest Daily News was there. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough board endorses swap shop
Southborough police log (12/5/11 – 12/7/11): Reports of fraud, Christmas lights cut
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (12/5/11 – 12/7/11): Reports of fraud, Christmas lights cut
Rotary donates $1700 to the Southborough Food Pantry
At their meeting this week, Southborough Rotary donated $1700 in gift cards to the Southborough Food Pantry. The money for the cards was raised through Rotary’s annual Heritage Day Road Race, and will go to support the pantry’s holiday drive. Read the full article → from Rotary donates $1700 to the Southborough Food Pantry
Selectmen approve new cemetery policies, increase notification times and fees
A change in the union contract for DPW workers means more notice will be required to hold a Monday burial at Southborough’s Rural Cemetery. It’s a move one local funeral director said was insensitive to grieving families. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve new cemetery policies, increase notification times and fees
Obituary: Paul A. McGowan – December 5, 2011
Brigadier General Paul A. McGowan, 87 years old, of Framingham, died on Monday December 5, 2011 at St. Patricks Manor in Framingham. He was the husband of Mary E. (OConnell) McGowan for 59 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul A. McGowan – December 5, 2011
Obituary: Edward A. Pessolano – December 6, 2011
Edward A. Pessolano, 88, of Canterbury, NH and formerly a long time resident of Southborough, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Read the full article → from Obituary: Edward A. Pessolano – December 6, 2011
Have you seen this cat?
Luna, a house cat who lives on Parkerville Road (north side), got outside on Friday, December 3, and hasn’t been seen since. She’s a 2-year-old black female with tuxedo coloring, white bib and paws. Read the full article → from Have you seen this cat?