Since the decision to close it was announced back in November, many of you have offered suggestions for improving operations at the Swap Shop. In this guest post, one Southborough mother offers up her (tongue-and-cheek) solution. Read the full article → from A Southborough mother’s solution to the Swap Shop dilemma
News
Suggested program fees are going up at the Senior Center
Fundraising is down, and that means starting in January, fees are going up for seniors who enjoy lunches and other programs at the Senior Center. Read the full article → from Suggested program fees are going up at the Senior Center
Southborough police log (12/27/11 – 12/29/11): Sleep over sneak-aways
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (12/27/11 – 12/29/11): Sleep over sneak-aways
The year in review: The best photos of 2011
The opportunity to take photos around town is one of the things I love most about running this blog. Even more, I love getting your photos. Here are some of my favorite shots – yours and mine – from 2011. Read the full article → from The year in review: The best photos of 2011
The week in high school sports (1/2 – 1/8)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/2 – 1/8)
Fayville residents without power last night
Fayville area residents were without power for several hours last night after a power line on Central Street came down shortly after midnight. Read the full article → from Fayville residents without power last night
Obituary: Richard C. McCoy – December 29, 2011
Richard C. McCoy, 80, of Southborough died on Thursday, December 29, 2011 after a period of declining health. Born in Peekskill, NY, he was the son of the late Lester and Martha (Reinbolt) McCoy. Mr. McCoy was a teacher. He is survived by his son Nicolas McCoy and his wife Paige and their children Katie Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard C. McCoy – December 29, 2011
The week in government (1/2 – 1/6)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/2 – 1/6)
Obituary: Jean Smith Stybe – December 28, 2011
Mrs. Jean Smith Stybe, 75, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011. A native of Natick, MA, Jean was an administrator with Carolina Telephone/AT&T, and after retirement, she became a realtor with Weichert Realtors. She was a Friend of Bill W. for 33 years, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in Read the full article → from Obituary: Jean Smith Stybe – December 28, 2011
Reminder: Transfer Station closing early on Saturday
The Transfer Station is open normal hours today (until 6:00 pm), but will close early at 1:00 pm on Saturday, so plan accordingly. Read the full article → from Reminder: Transfer Station closing early on Saturday
Assabet and Quinsigamond Community College expand partnership
Here’s a recent press release from Assabet that details their expanding partnership with Quinsigamond Community College. Read the full article → from Assabet and Quinsigamond Community College expand partnership
Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, December 30
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Peabody Firefighter James Rice. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, December 30
Resident scares off two men trying to break into Ward Road home yesterday
On Thursday, 12/29/11 at approximately 3:58 p.m., Southborough Officers responded to a Ward Road residence for a report of an attempted burglary that had just occurred while one of the residents was at home. Read the full article → from Resident scares off two men trying to break into Ward Road home yesterday
The year in review: Southborough’s top stories of 2011
Southborough may be a small town, but it’s anything but sleepy. With all the big headlines this year it was tough to pick the top stories, but here’s my take on the top stories of 2011. Read the full article → from The year in review: Southborough’s top stories of 2011