A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/31 – 11/4)
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Obit: Charles N. Bent – October 28, 2011
Charles N. Bent, age 76 of Mashpee, formerly of Southborough passed away peacefully Friday, October 28, 2011 at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Murphy) Bent to whom he was married 40 years. Read the full article → from Obit: Charles N. Bent – October 28, 2011
Lights come back to many in Southborough – UPDATED
After a “historic” October snow storm that knocked out power to most of Southborough, the lights – and more importantly, the heat – are starting to come back on. Read the full article → from Lights come back to many in Southborough – UPDATED
LIVE BLOG: Get the latest on the October snow storm here
As I write this, the rain has begun in Southborough. It’s expected to switch over to snow later this evening, with the potential for “historic” amounts of snow throughout the state. Most forecasts show Southborough with an estimated six to ten inches. Read the full article → from LIVE BLOG: Get the latest on the October snow storm here
Holiday pies make for a tasty fundraiser for Woodward SOS
Here’s a scrumptious fundraiser if there ever was one. Woodward SOS is offering pies for sale just in time for Thanksgiving: delicious pecan, pumpkin and apple pies, or a sweet, juicy peach fruit crisp. Pies cost $10 each and will be made by students in the Assabet Valley Culinary Arts/Hospitality program. Read the full article → from Holiday pies make for a tasty fundraiser for Woodward SOS
Snow comes to Southborough, and more may be on the way
It’s not a trick, and for many it won’t be a treat either. The dusting of snow we saw in Southborough last night may be just a preview of an even bigger storm to come. Read the full article → from Snow comes to Southborough, and more may be on the way
Learn what Montessori is all about at an open house on November 1
If you’re the parent of a little one and you’re interested in learning more about what a Montessori education can offer, consider attending one of two open houses next week at Southborough’s Montessori Children’s House. Read the full article → from Learn what Montessori is all about at an open house on November 1
Obit: Richard J. (Dick) Fagan – October 25, 2011
Fagan, Richard J (Dick), 83, of South Dennis and formerly of Belmont, MA, died peacefully on October 25 with his family by his side. Read the full article → from Obit: Richard J. (Dick) Fagan – October 25, 2011
Obit: James J. Serra – October 21, 2011
James J. “Jim” Serra, 51, of Bellingham, MA, died on October 21, 2011 in Rehoboth, MA in an automobile accident. Read the full article → from Obit: James J. Serra – October 21, 2011
MWDN: Southborough man indicted on child porn charges
A Middlesex grand jury recently indicted a convicted rapist from Southborough on child pornography charges. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough man indicted on child porn charges
Obit: Patricia A. (O’Claire) Willis – October 26, 2011
Patricia A. (O’Claire) Willis, 78, of Southborough died, Wednesday, October 26, at Wingate at Haverhill Nursing and Rehab Center, after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obit: Patricia A. (O’Claire) Willis – October 26, 2011
Neary students raise money for the Jimmy Fund
Two Neary students will be the first to tell you that sometimes making a difference doesn’t take anything more than some spare change and a little bit of initiative. Read the full article → from Neary students raise money for the Jimmy Fund
Algonquin students recognized for academic achievement
It’s been good news on the academic front for Algonquin lately. The school’s tenth graders scored well on their MCAS tests last year, meeting the state’s recently-raised performance expectations, and 20 Algonquin students were recently honored by the National Merit program. Read the full article → from Algonquin students recognized for academic achievement
Committee dedicates Cordaville park
The design of Cordaville Park, also called the Triangle, at the intersection of Cordaville and Southville Roads has provoked strong opinions from many of you. Love it or not – I happen to love it – the park presents a dramatic welcome to those visiting Southborough from the south. It’s a park that was ten years in the making, and last week the volunteers who saw it through gathered to officially dedicate the park. Read the full article → from Committee dedicates Cordaville park