What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire Department logs for the week (11/15 – 11/20)
News
Breaking news: Southborough’s Swap Shop to close for good on December 1
A Southborough institution is closing it’s doors. I’m not talking about the Spa, or the Southborough House of Pizza, or Fitzgerald’s store. I’m talking about the Swap Shop. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough’s Swap Shop to close for good on December 1
Cub Scouts learn life-saving lessons

Here’s a post I’ve been meaning to bring you for weeks now. Earlier this fall, a group of Southborough Cub Scouts got some very useful training at the Southborough Fire Station. Here are the details courtesy of Troop Leader Bob Flynn. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts learn life-saving lessons
Hearing on National Grid response to power outages next Tuesday at Trottier

With two extended power outages in as many months this fall, Southborough residents have had some strong words for National Grid. Next week they’ll get to tell officials exactly how they feel at a public hearing at Trottier on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Hearing on National Grid response to power outages next Tuesday at Trottier
Good question: Any updates on hiring a new fire chief?
In last week’s open thread, My Southborough reader John asked about the status of hiring a replacement for Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. who retired back in September. Read the full article → from Good question: Any updates on hiring a new fire chief?
Thanksgiving football: Algonquin takes on Westborough at home

The annual Thanksgiving Day match up between Algonquin and Westborough will be all about bragging rights this year. Both sides are going into the game with a 1-9 record, so I don’t believe there are any playoff implications for either team, but no doubt the game with be spirited nonetheless. Read the full article → from Thanksgiving football: Algonquin takes on Westborough at home
Southborough Food Pantry provides Thanksgiving dinners for our neighbors in need

Thanks to the Southborough Food Pantry, a number of local families will have a happy – and tasty – Thanksgiving this year. Pantry volunteers, with the help of Southborough Girl Scouts, spent several days last week packaging up bags of food for local families in need. Read the full article → from Southborough Food Pantry provides Thanksgiving dinners for our neighbors in need
Herald: Animal rights activist within striking distance of Southborough
Did you hear about this? Animal rights terrorism suspect Daniel Andreas San Diego is on the run from authorities and as of last week was thought to be hiding in Western Mass. Authorities say that puts him within striking distance of several Massachusetts laboratories that use animals in their research – including the Primate Center in Southborough. Read the full article → from Herald: Animal rights activist within striking distance of Southborough
New subdivision proposed off Boston Road

Developers behind a proposed subdivision off Boston Road will go before the Planning Board tonight to seek approval to build three single-family homes and one duplex at 244-246 Boston Road. The subdivision would be called Brewer Estates. Read the full article → from New subdivision proposed off Boston Road
The week in government (11/21 – 11/25)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/21 – 11/25)
Obituary: Jeanne Marie Luchette – November 17, 2011
LUCHETTE, Jeanne Marie (Donahue) Of Southboro, formerly of Allston, November 17, 2011. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeanne Marie Luchette – November 17, 2011
Southborough Police capture two suspects after home break-in; two still at large
A house on Sears Road was broken into shortly before 1:00 am on Saturday while the residents were at home. The two intruders fled when they encountered the residents, and managed to elude police, but two other accomplices were captured. Read the full article → from Southborough Police capture two suspects after home break-in; two still at large
Get listed in the second annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide!

I had so much fun putting together the My Southborough Shop Local Guide last year, and it was such a hit with readers, that I’ve decided to do it again. The guide is intended to help Southborough businesses promote what they have to offer, while at the same time helping Southborough residents check items off their holiday to-do lists. Read the full article → from Get listed in the second annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide!
Obituary: Edward J. O’Leary – November 16, 2011
O’LEARY, Edward J. 58 years old, died suddenly on November 16, 2011, at his home in Lynn, Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Obituary: Edward J. O’Leary – November 16, 2011