At last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, former Selectwoman Bonnie Phaneuf encouraged the board to hold a public forum on the Swap Shop, saying it’s important to give residents an opportunity to “vent,” as well as to share ideas and come up with solutions. Read the full article → from Former selectwoman encourages public forum on Swap Shop, submits Town Meeting article
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MWDN: Town protests 40B approval and town manager discussion heats up
There are two stories in today’s Metrowest Daily News you all might be interested in. The first has to do with the proposed Madison Place 40B on Route 9 near Crystal Pond Road. The second is about conflicting opinions on how budgets should be handled if Southborough votes to move to a town manager form of government. Read the full article → from MWDN: Town protests 40B approval and town manager discussion heats up
Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Seventy years ago today, Pearl Harbor was attacked, propelling the US into the second World War. Today flags in Southborough and across the nation will fly at half staff today in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Fire department logs for the week (11/29 – 12/5)
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (11/29 – 12/5)
Library offers amnesty for lost cards and overdue books
Lost your library card? Racked up a bunch of fines for overdue books? Stop by the Southborough Library this week or next to get the slate wiped clean. Read the full article → from Library offers amnesty for lost cards and overdue books
Obituary: Winston E. Clark – December 2, 2011
Winston E. Clark, age 87, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2011, at the UniHealth Nursing Home in Fairburn. Read the full article → from Obituary: Winston E. Clark – December 2, 2011
The return of the winter moths
In what has become an annual occurrence, the winter moths are back. I noticed the small brown moths for the first time two Decembers ago, and have seen them every winter since. That’s not a good thing. Read the full article → from The return of the winter moths
Donate gift cards to help your neighbors in need this holiday season
Every year Southborough Youth & Family Services (SYFS) collects gift cards for Southborough families who need a little extra help to make the holidays special. You can help by donating gift cards from area grocery stores and gas stations, or places like Old Navy, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Target, and Toys R Us. Read the full article → from Donate gift cards to help your neighbors in need this holiday season
Another home on Main Street broken into
Southborough Police report a home on Main Street was broken into yesterday. Its the second Main Street burglary in as many weeks, and the fourth residential break-in this in the past month. Read the full article → from Another home on Main Street broken into
Assabet loses close one in Division 6 Super Bowl
In the end it was a close game, but Assabet gave Bay Path too many opportunities in Saturday’s Division 6 Super Bowl. Bay Path won by a score of 38-34. Read the full article → from Assabet loses close one in Division 6 Super Bowl
Southborough police log (11/25 – 11/28): Gunshots, erratic drivers, and loose sheep
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (11/25 – 11/28): Gunshots, erratic drivers, and loose sheep
The week in government (12/5 – 12/9)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/5 – 12/9)
Obituary: Barbara Therrien – November 30, 2011
Barbara Therrien, 63, of Holliston, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Lily (Scott) and Thomas Lesanto of Weston. She was the wife of Paul Therrien of Holliston. Read the full article → from Obituary: Barbara Therrien – November 30, 2011
MWDN: Southborough teen to represent USA in Youth Olympics
For some high school athletes, football is the sport of choice. For others it’s soccer or lacrosse or basketball. Southborough 16-year-old Korey Dropkin has taken a less traveled path. He’s a curler, and next month he’ll represent the US in the first-ever Winter Youth Olympic Games. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough teen to represent USA in Youth Olympics