Downtown fixture Ernie’s Barber Shop will be closing its doors on Friday after 40 years in business. The Metrowest Daily News today has a nice profile of owner Ernie Richard. Read the full article → from MWDN: Longtime Southborough barber closing up shop
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Fire department logs for the week (8/16 – 8/22)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (8/16 – 8/22)
Obit: William Wyatt Barber III – August 16, 2011

William “Bill” Barber III, 71, a Concord resident since 1977, formerly of Southborough, died peacefully, Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at his Concord home surrounded by his loving family and cared for by North Shore Hospice. He was the beloved husband for 48 years of Louise (Cutting) Barber. Read the full article → from Obit: William Wyatt Barber III – August 16, 2011
Southborough planning 9/11 remembrance

Officials are planning a special remembrance for the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks to be held, appropriately enough, at Southborough’s 9/11 Memorial Field. Read the full article → from Southborough planning 9/11 remembrance
Countdown to school: Bus routes for 2011-2012

Bus routes for the 2011-2012 school year were recently announced. Read the full article → from Countdown to school: Bus routes for 2011-2012
Obit: Elizabeth R. (Kelly) Flynn – August 20, 2011
Flynn, Elizabeth R. (Kelly). Of Newton, August 20, 2011 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late John Flynn. Read the full article → from Obit: Elizabeth R. (Kelly) Flynn – August 20, 2011
Selectmen nix purchase of washer and dryer for police station
At their meeting last week the Board of Selectmen considered a number of important topics, from a 40B housing proposal, to the police department’s cruiser fleet, to finding a new fire chief. They also spent more time than you might imagine talking about a washer and dryer. Read the full article → from Selectmen nix purchase of washer and dryer for police station
Senior Center newsletter for September/October now posted

The bi-monthly Senior Center newsletter has now been posted. In it you’ll find information on how to participate in the Senior Center walking fitness challenge, a schedule of classes, and details on events like bingo, a Great American sing-a-long, movie matinees and more. Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter for September/October now posted
The week in governmnet (8/22 – 8/26)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in governmnet (8/22 – 8/26)
Obit: Priscilla (Bates) Mercurio – August 18, 2011
Priscilla (Bates) Mercurio, 86, of Bolton and formerly of Sudbury, died on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Emerson Hospital in Concord after a short illness. Read the full article → from Obit: Priscilla (Bates) Mercurio – August 18, 2011
Why flags are at half staff today: Saturday, August 20, 2011

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Specialist Nicholas P. Bernier. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Saturday, August 20, 2011
Is fishing in the Sudbury Reservoir any good?

Drive down Deerfoot, Parkerville, or Middle Roads during the summer and you’re sure to see at least one person casting their fishing line in the Sudbury Reservoir. Same goes for the causeways over Framingham and White Bagley Roads. There are no shortage of people fishing, but what exactly are they catching? Read the full article → from Is fishing in the Sudbury Reservoir any good?
Southborough considers going solar
A solar energy consultant told selectmen last week that through a special program for nonprofits, the town could save more than $26K a year by installing solar panels on a number of town buildings, all at no cost to the town. Read the full article → from Southborough considers going solar
The Town House flagpole: A brief history

A proposal by AT&T to replace the flagpole in front of the Town House with a much larger pole that can support additional cellular antennas has sparked criticism from town officials and residents alike. With its prominent placement on the Town Common, it’s no wonder so many of you care about how the pole looks. Read the full article → from The Town House flagpole: A brief history