A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/5 – 9/8)
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Photo gallery: Southborough goes back to school
Southborough students went back to school this week and at bus stops all over town there were new backpacks, new outfits, and no shortage of smiles. Read the full article → from Photo gallery: Southborough goes back to school
Southborough women run 100 miles, raise thousands for youth services
Earlier this month, a group of six Southborough women teamed up to run 100 miles in a single day as part of Vermont’s 100 on 100 relay race. They did it for the physical challenge. They did it for the camaraderie. They also did it to raise money for the Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission. Read the full article → from Southborough women run 100 miles, raise thousands for youth services
Obit: Margaret (Carey) Callahan – September 2, 2011
Margaret (Carey) Callahan, 80, of Marlborough, died Thursday (September 2, 2011) at Marlborough Hospital after a prolonged illness. Read the full article → from Obit: Margaret (Carey) Callahan – September 2, 2011
Northborough-Southborough ranks among top ten districts in the state
As your kids head back to school, here’s something to make you feel upbeat about the school year to come. In a recent ranking by Boston Magazine of the best schools in Massachusetts, the Northborough-Southborough district came in eighth. Read the full article → from Northborough-Southborough ranks among top ten districts in the state
Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, September 2, 2011
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of First Lieutenant Timothy J. Steele of Duxbury. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, September 2, 2011
What to do with all that nonperishable food you stocked up on
Before Tropical Storm Irene hit last week, I went to BJ’s and bought a case of canned soup. And crackers. And tuna. And a bunch of other nonperishable items that are now taking up space in my pantry. Read the full article → from What to do with all that nonperishable food you stocked up on
PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Irene damage
On Sunday afternoon I ventured out with my camera to take photos of the damage inflicted by Irene. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Irene damage
Power restored to most in Southborough
As of 10:00 am today, only 23 customers in Southborough remained without power according to the National Grid website. That’s down from yesterday’s high of 306. Read the full article → from Power restored to most in Southborough
Things to think about as you’re cleaning up after Irene
Town Administrator Jean Kitchen passed along these resources for those of you cleaning up your homes and yards after Irene. Read the full article → from Things to think about as you’re cleaning up after Irene
Obit: Frank P. Saparnis – August 25, 2011
SAPARNIS, Frank P. – Of Dedham, formerly of Dorchester, August 25, 2011. Read the full article → from Obit: Frank P. Saparnis – August 25, 2011
Without power? Take a shower at Algonquin tonight
If you’re among the 152 families in Southborough still without power, you can take a shower at Algonquin Regional High School tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Read the full article → from Without power? Take a shower at Algonquin tonight
One resident’s close call during Tropical Storm Irene
Eric Austvold was standing in his Stockwell Lane yard on Sunday afternoon talking to his neighbors and surveying the damage from Tropical Storm Irene. A neighbor pointed out a nearby oak tree, and Eric took a few steps to the side to get a better look. Read the full article → from One resident’s close call during Tropical Storm Irene
Southborough students head back to school today (with POLL)
It was touch-and-go there for a while, but the power came back on and Southborough students headed back to school as planned today. Read the full article → from Southborough students head back to school today (with POLL)