The latest log information from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (10/12 – 10/17): Armed robbery, a suspicious pizza delivery guy, and one clever racoon
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Southborough’s state senator voted against gambling bill
As you probably heard, the Massachusetts Senate last week approved the casino gambling bill, paving the way for Governor Deval Patrick’s anticipated signing. The vote was 24-14 in favor of the bill. Read the full article → from Southborough’s state senator voted against gambling bill
The week in high school sports (10/17 – 10/23)

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (10/17 – 10/23)
Board of Selectmen meetings to be broadcast live – will you watch?

As reported in the Metrowest Daily News yesterday, the Board of Selectmen have decided to broadcast their meetings live on public access cable. Read the full article → from Board of Selectmen meetings to be broadcast live – will you watch?
Why flags are at half staff today – Monday, September 28

Flags in Southborough and across the state are at half staff today in honor of Specialist Steven E. Gutowski who was killed last month in Afghanistan. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Monday, September 28
The week in government (10/17 – 10/21)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/17 – 10/21)
Obit: Patricia Mary Burns – October 12, 2011

Patricia Mary Burns, 85, of Fayville, MA; passed away, Wednesday, Oct. 12th at Kathleen Daniel Nursing Home in Framingham. A resident of Fayville for over 55 years Patricia worked for TJ Maxx Distribution in Worcester for 35 years before retiring in 2006. Read the full article → from Obit: Patricia Mary Burns – October 12, 2011
Obit: Sahag Sahagian – October 16, 2011
Sahag Sahagian, 83, of Southborough died on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the Armenian Nursing & Rehab Center in Jamaica Plains. Read the full article → from Obit: Sahag Sahagian – October 16, 2011
POLL: Wegmans opens on Sunday – will you be there?

Hey, have you heard? There’s a Wegmans opening in Northborough on Sunday. Read the full article → from POLL: Wegmans opens on Sunday – will you be there?
Photos from the week in sports
Good news for Algonquin soccer fans. Both the girls and the boys teams have clinched a spot in the Central Mass Division Championships. Playoffs begin in November. Read the full article → from Photos from the week in sports
MWDN: Southborough MCAS results mixed
From the Metrowest Daily News The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Southborough middle schoolers met adequate yearly progress in English but not math, while students in the third, fourth and fifth grades succeeded in math but not English. To keep pace with yearly progress requirements, districts must have at least 95.1 percent of Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough MCAS results mixed
South Union Playground is officially open
Today isn’t exactly a good playground day, but when the sun returns, be sure to check out the new South Union Playground (21 Highland Street), which is now officially open for play. And mark your calendars for a grand opening celebration at the playground on October 30. All the details are in the flyer below Read the full article → from South Union Playground is officially open
Route 9 business robbed at gunpoint last night

On Thursday 10/13/11 at approximately 2011 hrs, the owner of Southborough Auto Body at 355 Turnpike Road, Southborough, reported to police that he was robbed at gunpoint by two black males. One of the suspects was alleged to have shown a small, black handgun, and demanded money from the owner of the business Read the full article → from Route 9 business robbed at gunpoint last night
Vehicle break-ins continue in Southborough

Southborough police say they have no leads in a rash of vehicle break-ins this month and urge residents to take steps to protect their personal property. Read the full article → from Vehicle break-ins continue in Southborough