The deadline for filing nomination papers has come and gone, leaving voters with two contested races in town elections this year. Read the full article → from Two contested races this year: Selectmen and Planning Board
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Pansies for Progress fundraiser runs through Friday
For the fifth year in a row, Southborough Town House employees are participating in Pansies for Progress, a fundraising drive for the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance. Like last year, funds are being raised in honor of Southborough’s former police chief Bill Webber, who passed away in 2008 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Read the full article → from Pansies for Progress fundraiser runs through Friday
High school sports this week (3/26/12 – 4/1/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (3/26/12 – 4/1/12)
Southborough reimbursed nearly $50K for Tropical Storm Irene and tornado response
There’s no question we had some major weather events last year that kept emergency responders in Southborough busy. Recently the town learned they would get nearly $50K in federal reimbursement funds for overtime and other expenses incurred during Tropical Storm Irene in August and the tornadoes in June. Read the full article → from Southborough reimbursed nearly $50K for Tropical Storm Irene and tornado response
Southborough police logs (3/22/12 – 3/24/12): Live ammo found and a coyote spotted
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (3/22/12 – 3/24/12): Live ammo found and a coyote spotted
The week in government (3/26/12 – 3/30/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/26/12 – 3/30/12)
Obituary: Shaun J. Kelly, 63
Shaun J. Kelly, 63, a former longtime Natick resident, died Wednesday night, March 20, 2012, at Merrimack Valley Hospital. Born, raised and educated in Natick, he was a son of the late Patrick J. and Marjorie E. (Nelson) Kelly. He was a 1967 graduate of Natick High School, where he enjoyed various sports, particularly hockey. Read the full article → from Obituary: Shaun J. Kelly, 63
Obituary: Mary Gorman, 85
Mary Catherine (Brown) Gorman, 85, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, during a brief illness, and was surrounded by family and friends. She was the wife of Leonard E. Gorman, who passed away in 2001. She was a graduate of Wellesley High School and LaSalle Junior College, and she worked at Grover Cronin and then Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary Gorman, 85
Where’s all that water going, anyway?
Over the past week or so, we’ve watched the water in the Sudbury Reservoir get lower and lower as the MWRA prepares to work on two dams in town. As previously unseen rocks and islands reveal themselves, many have asked where all the water is going. Read the full article → from Where’s all that water going, anyway?
Southborough designer teaches the basics of floral design
Spring flowers are on their way, and if you want to know how to show them off to their best effect, consider signing up for Introduction to Floral Design at Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, which will be led by Southborough resident Nancy Vargas. Read the full article → from Southborough designer teaches the basics of floral design
Three chances to hear about the school budget next week
As is their annual tradition, the Southborough K-8 School Committee next week will host three budget information sessions for parents, seniors, and anyone else who is interested in learning more about school spending. Read the full article → from Three chances to hear about the school budget next week
Harvard touts changes at Primate Center while activist group files complaint
The Harvard-owned New England Primate Research Center in Southborough has been under the microscope lately after four monkeys died at the facility in less than two years. Harvard recently invited a Boston Globe reporter to tour the facility to see the changes they’ve made in response to the deaths. Meanwhile, an animal rights group has filed a complaint against Harvard saying there was a fifth death that went unreported. Read the full article → from Harvard touts changes at Primate Center while activist group files complaint
Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, March 23
Governor Patrick has ordered the American and Commonwealth Flags lowered to half-staff today in honor of Army Sergeant Michael Bono. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, March 23
Obituary: Christopher Karis, 90
MARLBOROUGH – KARIS, Christopher G. 90, of Marlborough and formerly of Foxborough, died on March 20, 2012. He was an electrical engineer for the former Boston Edison, and the beloved husband of Doris (Snow) Karis for the past 62 years; devoted father of Jonathan Karis and his wife Nancy of Southborough; Kathleen Karis of Jupiter, Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher Karis, 90