FRAMINGHAM – William J. Smith Jr., 85, of Framingham and Milford, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at the Westborough Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a period of declining health. His wife, Doris A. (Leland) Smith, died in 1999. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late William and Arlene (Brown) Smith. He Read the full article → from Obituary: William J. Smith Jr., 85
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Obituary: Faith K. Peltekis, 59
SOUTHBOROUGH – Faith K. Peltekis, 59, of Southborough and formerly of Marlborough, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Hudson, the daughter of the late James A. and Mary (Midouhas) Peltekis. A graduate of Marlborough High School, Class of 1970, she later received a bachelor of Read the full article → from Obituary: Faith K. Peltekis, 59
Obituary: Elson Mun Hee Hung, 64
SOUTHBOROUGH – Elson Mun Hee Hung 64, of Southborough, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at the Blaire House in Worcester, after a long illness. Born in Honolulu, and lived in Hawaii and Washington before settling in Southborough. He was a graduate of Gonzaga University, and went on to served in the United States Army Read the full article → from Obituary: Elson Mun Hee Hung, 64
Obituary: Katinka Podmaniczky Coleman, 94
HARVARD – Katinka Podmaniczky Coleman of Harvard, Massachusetts died peacefully in her sleep, at home, with her family around her on March, 14, 2012 at the age of 94. She was born on September 28, 1917 in Budapest, Hungary, the daughter of the late Baron Tibor von Podmaniczky and the late Virginia Hegeman Walker. She Read the full article → from Obituary: Katinka Podmaniczky Coleman, 94
Breaking news: Second candidate pulls papers for K-8 School Committee race
A week before the deadline, a second candidate has pulled papers in the race for K-8 School Committee. Strawberry Hill resident Gerald V. Capra pulled nomination papers this morning, according to records from the Town Clerk. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Second candidate pulls papers for K-8 School Committee race
Bargain Box to begin accepting spring/summer donations next week
With the weather we’ve had lately, it certainly feels like spring cleaning time. If organizing closets is on your list this weekend, here’s something to do with all the clothes you no longer need. On Tuesday St. Mark’s Bargain Box will begin accepting donations and consignments in preparation for its seasonal opening later this month. Read the full article → from Bargain Box to begin accepting spring/summer donations next week
Conservation Commission gets a new member
At their meeting on Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to appoint Rebecca Waterfall to the town’s Conservation Commission. Waterfall will fill the vacancy left when longtime commission member Dick Upjohn passed away earlier this year. Read the full article → from Conservation Commission gets a new member
Tuesday is the last day to register to vote before Town Meeting
If you’re planning on going to town meeting this year (you are planning on going, right?), and you’re not registered to vote, next Tuesday is the last day to do so. It’s also the deadline for registering to vote before town elections in May. Read the full article → from Tuesday is the last day to register to vote before Town Meeting
Obituary: Forte Galanis, 98
SOUTHBOROUGH – Forte Galanis, 98, of Southborough, formerly of Marlborough, died Monday (March 12, 2012) at Marlborough Hills Health Care Center after an illness. He was the husband of the late Nellie (Mocerino) Galanis who died in 1988. He leaves several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Costa Galanis and Amelia Read the full article → from Obituary: Forte Galanis, 98
4,000-panel solar array to be installed on Cordaville Road site
Several of you have asked lately about the work taking place at 150 Cordaville Road (the former High Speed Video building) near the intersection of Routes 85 and 9. Turns out Southborough-based Capital Group Properties is clearing the land so it can install a large solar panel array. Read the full article → from 4,000-panel solar array to be installed on Cordaville Road site
MWDN: Southborough officials, parents defend school reputation
I wasn’t able to attend last night’s K-8 School Committee meeting, but the Metrowest Daily News was there and reports school officials and parents spoke to defend the district and its reputation against recent concerns about MCAS scores. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough officials, parents defend school reputation
Second candidate may join selectman race
A second candidate has signaled he may challenge incumbent Bill Boland for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Just 10 days before the deadline, Oak Hill Road resident Leo F. Bartolini Jr. pulled nomination papers yesterday for the position of selectman. Read the full article → from Second candidate may join selectman race
Mauro sworn in as fire chief
Joseph Mauro officially became Southborough’s Fire Chief during a brief ceremony at the Town House last night. Mauro was sworn in by Town Clerk Paul Berry in front of the Board of Selectmen and an audience of family, friends, and fellow firefighters. Read the full article → from Mauro sworn in as fire chief
Sudbury Reservoir dam work to begin this week
The Sudbury Reservoir in Southborough will soon look a bit different than normal. This week the MWRA has begun lowering the water level of the reservoir, and of the open channel west of Deerfoot Road, to conduct dam repairs and erosion control. Read the full article → from Sudbury Reservoir dam work to begin this week