What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (9/27 – 10/3)
News
Breaking news: Southborough man found not guilty of murdering his brother
Treefon Manoloules, 53, of Southborough, was found not guilty on all charges this morning in Barstable Superior Court. He was accused of conspiring and murdering his younger brother Aris Manoloules in Hyannis on Sept. 30, 2009. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough man found not guilty of murdering his brother
Southborough residents in the news

It’s time for a periodic roundup of Southborough residents who have made the news lately. If you know of any I missed, given them a shout out in the comments. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
Whit Beals headlines Sudbury Valley Trustees annual meeting

Sudbury Valley Trustees, which manages several open space parcels in Southborough, will hold its 58th Annual Meeting on Wednesday. The meeting will feature a talk by Southborough resident Whit Beals. Read the full article → from Whit Beals headlines Sudbury Valley Trustees annual meeting
Obit: Lorraine C. (Costello) Massa – October 2, 2011
Lorraine C. Massa, 75, of Chelmsford, formerly of Bedford died on October 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obit: Lorraine C. (Costello) Massa – October 2, 2011
Items stolen from unlocked cars in Southborough this weekend
Personal items were stolen from unlocked cars in three separate incidents this weekend, the Southborough Police Department reported on their Facebook page. The incidents occurred on Overlook Drive and Upland Road. Items stolen included GPS units, a wallet, and an iPhone charger. Read the full article → from Items stolen from unlocked cars in Southborough this weekend
The week in high school sports (10/3 – 10/9)

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (10/3 – 10/9)
Southborough man’s murder trial enters third week
The trial of Southborough resident Treefon Manoloules, who along with his teenage son, is charged with plotting the murder of his brother Aris in 2009 enters its third week in Barnstable District Court today. Read the full article → from Southborough man’s murder trial enters third week
The week in government (10/3 – 10/7)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/3 – 10/7)
Obit: William E. McConnell – September 30, 2011
McCONNELL WILLIAM E. Age 90, of Friendship Village (Upper St. Clair) on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Ruth, his wife of fifty-six years, preceded Bill in death in 2005. Read the full article → from Obit: William E. McConnell – September 30, 2011
Local historian collects memories of growing up in Southborough

Some of you remember a time when Southborough was dotted with family farms and orchards. A time when Blueberry Lane was actually a hill covered with blueberry bushes. When a trolley ran down Route 9, and when there was so little traffic, neighbors could stand in the middle of Main Street and talk. Read the full article → from Local historian collects memories of growing up in Southborough
Obit: Paul Parks Morin – September 6, 2011
Paul P. Morin, 79, of Southborough, died on September 6, 2011 at Kathleen Daniels Healthcare Center after a battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obit: Paul Parks Morin – September 6, 2011
Town to conduct citizen survey this fall – what questions would you ask?

Southborough officials want to know if they’re doing a good job. It’s a question they plan to put to residents in a citizen survey later this fall. Read the full article → from Town to conduct citizen survey this fall – what questions would you ask?
Helicopters hover as Ashland man arrested in plot to blow up the Pentagon
Southside residents reported hearing helicopters overhead yesterday afternoon. Turns out it was news choppers there to cover the story of a 26-year-old Ashland man who was arrested by federal agents who say he plotted to blow up the Pentagon and US Capitol. Read the full article → from Helicopters hover as Ashland man arrested in plot to blow up the Pentagon