What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/3/12 – 1/9/12)
News
Southborough may see snow or ice tomorrow night
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for late tonight through tomorrow evening for a fast-moving storm that could bring snow and ice to Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough may see snow or ice tomorrow night
Southborough resident recommends closing Woodward due to declining enrollment
The question about whether to close one of Southborough’s four schools is not a new one. While school enrollment has been decreasing over the past several years, the K-8 school committee maintains it’s not feasible to consolidate students into three schools. But one Southborough resident says it’s time to take another look at the numbers. Read the full article → from Southborough resident recommends closing Woodward due to declining enrollment
MWDN: McDonald’s files plan for Tin Alley Grill site
Framingham’s former Tin Alley restaurant on Route 9 just east of the Southborough border has been sitting vacant for years now. In 2010 a developer sought approval to build a “classy strip club” on the site. Fortunately, that plan fell through. Now comes word that McDonalds wants the site for its golden arches. Read the full article → from MWDN: McDonald’s files plan for Tin Alley Grill site
Assabet robotics team kicks off season
The Assabet robotics team is ready to start building, having kicked off their season this weekend. Here’s a press release from Assabet with more information. Read the full article → from Assabet robotics team kicks off season
The week in high school sports (1/8/12 – 1/15/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/8/12 – 1/15/12)
Southborough residents, Fay community pay tribute to Dick Upjohn
Southborough lost one of its great residents last week when Dick Upjohn died suddenly at the age of 82. I only knew Mr. Upjohn by sight, but what an awe-inspiring sight he was. He famously rode his bicycle all over town, briefcase strapped to the back. For my part, I would most often see him out jogging along Deerfoot Road, no matter the weather. It’s a sight – and a source of insipration – I will greatly miss. Read the full article → from Southborough residents, Fay community pay tribute to Dick Upjohn
Zoning board has mixed reaction to proposed Capasso project
I wasn’t able to go to last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, but a write-up in the Metrowest Daily News suggests the board expressed both support and over a proposal to return the Capasso Farms property on Framingham Road to a working farm. Read the full article → from Zoning board has mixed reaction to proposed Capasso project
The week in government (1/9/12 – 1/13/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/9/12 – 1/13/12)
Obituary: Richard E. Thompson – January 5, 2012
Richard E. “Dick” Thompson 75, of Southborough, formerly of Mt. Prospect and Park Ridge, IL , died January 5, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Peggy (Rafter) Thompson; devoted father of Ryan, Scott, Sean, and Megan Thompson of Southborough; Jean (Michael) O’Shea and her husband Micheal of Park Ridge, IL, Ken and Karen Thompson Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard E. Thompson – January 5, 2012
Obituary: Michael W. Morgan – January 5, 2012
Michael W. Morgan, 44, passed away, Thursday, January 5 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born in Worcester, son of the late James F. and Elizabeth M. (Whittle) Morgan and graduated from Worcester State College in 1999. Michael was a teacher and loved working with children. He leaves five siblings; James J. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael W. Morgan – January 5, 2012
Obituary: Richard V. Upjohn – January 4, 2012
Richard Vassall Upjohn, 82 of Soutthborough,, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 while working at Fay School in Southborough. Dick will be greatly missed by his wife of over 55 years Sabra (Gilcreast) Upjohn; his daughter Emily Leist Vatis and her husband Chris, sons Richard and his wife Susan McNally and Stephen, his Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard V. Upjohn – January 4, 2012
Memorial service for Dick Upjohn on Sunday (UPDATED)
Longtime resident Dick Upjohn died suddenly on Wednesday at the age of 82. Often seen biking and running the streets of Southborough, Upjohn was a teacher at Fay School for more than 50 years and a member of the town’s Conservation Commission for 34 years. He was also a founding member of the Community Preservation Committee. Read the full article → from Memorial service for Dick Upjohn on Sunday (UPDATED)
Southborough police warn of phone scam
From the Southborough Police Department Facebook page: We have been informed that some residents have been receiving phone calls from an unknown person(s), claiming that they are doing a fundraiser for the Southborough Police Association. This is FALSE- the SPA does not make phone calls in order to seek support for the association. As always- Read the full article → from Southborough police warn of phone scam