I had so much fun putting together the My Southborough Shop Local Guide last year, and it was such a hit with readers, that I’ve decided to do it again. The guide is intended to help Southborough businesses promote what they have to offer, while at the same time helping Southborough residents check items off their holiday to-do lists. Read the full article → from Get listed in the second annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide!
O’LEARY, Edward J. 58 years old, died suddenly on November 16, 2011, at his home in Lynn, Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Obituary: Edward J. O’Leary – November 16, 2011
John Paul Keefe, age 25, died November 14, 2011. He was born in Durham, NC, on June 20, 1986. Read the full article → from Obituary: John Paul Keefe – November 14, 2011
Marie Gadbois is an eighth grader at Trottier Middle School. As a child with Downs Syndrome, Marie has been “an inspiration to many” says her mother Karen. Read the full article → from Southborough resident organizes hockey game to benefit those with Down Syndrome
At a meeting earlier this month to set budget priorities for the upcoming year, the K-8 school committee was noncommittal about the town’s request to submit a budget that is reduced by 1% over the current year, saying only that they would “present what is reasonable for the schools.” For his part, Superintendent Charles Gobron said this week he is willing to fullfill the town’s request. Read the full article → from Gobron agrees to show town what funding cut would mean
Please join me in welcoming the latest My Southborough sponsor, Heisler & Mattson Properties. Read the full article → from Welcome sponsor: Heisler & Mattson Properties
Philip J. Donovan, 93, of Hudson, died on Monday, Nov. 14th at Marlboro Hills Healthcare Center. He leaves his beloved wife of 66 years, Verna A. (Tarbell) Donovan of Hudson. Read the full article → from Obit: Philip J. Donovan – November 14, 2011
Judith A. Shapiro 1970 – 2011 LENOXDALE Judith A. Fillio-Shapiro, 41, of Crystal Street in Lenoxdale, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 10, at her home. Read the full article → from Obit: Judith A. Shapiro – November 10, 2011
Eaton Apothecary in the Town Center Plaza was broken into last night. Read the full article → from Eaton Apothecary broken into last night
The weather has been mild lately, but we all know that winter is just around the corner, and with it higher energy bills. The Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee is promoting a way to help residents lower their utility bills, and do some good for the environment at the same time. Read on for Read the full article → from Southborough committee encourages residents to get a home energy audit
If you’ve been stopped at the traffic light at the intersection of Routes 30 and 85 recently, you’ve no doubt noticed the new sign that now graces the front lawn of the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Southborough Library gets a new sign
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (11/8 – 11/14)
Earlier this year, the Southborough Business Network hosted a well-attend talk with Kevin Russell, the general manager of Wegmans. This month they’ll continue their INSIDE STORY speaker series with Tom Prince, owner of Southborough’s own Tomasso Trattori and Panzano Market. Read the full article → from The ‘Inside Story’ of Tomasso at the Southborough Library on Wednesday
As a committee of residents considers legislation that if approved by voters would move Southborough to a town manager form of government, one of the things they will make a recommendation on is which town boards should be elected and which should be appointed. Two boards that are currently elected – the Board of Health and the Library Board of Trustees – have both said they want to remain that way. Read the full article → from Town boards say their members should be elected, not appointed