In 2006 Cavalier Coach took over the former Gulbankians bus route the ran from downtown Southborough to Boston. Since state subsidies for the bus line ended in 2008, the company has struggled to keep the route going, and later this month they plan to end it for good. Read the full article → from Cavalier Coach cancels Southborough to Boston bus route
News
Questions about how to fund the transfer station are nothing new
We’ve all talked a lot about trash these past few months as Southborough considers whether to privatize the transfer station or move to a pay-as-you-throw model. Turns out, it’s anything but a new topic of conversation. Read the full article → from Questions about how to fund the transfer station are nothing new
The Bargain Box is now open for the fall season
Looking to round out your wardrobe with some good buys this season? Be sure to check out the Bargain Box, which opened for the fall season last week. Read the full article → from The Bargain Box is now open for the fall season
Obit: John Brewer Petter – October 3, 2011
John Brewer Petter, 91, died Monday, October 3, 2011 in Knollwood Nursing Home. He leaves his wife of sixty one years, Elizabeth (Geiler) Petter, and four daughters, Barbara Putnam of Southborough, MA, Elizabeth Thompson of London, England, Ann Petter of New York, and Carolyn Workman of Williston, VT and two grandchildren, Jack and Ella Workman. Read the full article → from Obit: John Brewer Petter – October 3, 2011
Earn bucks for Southborough schools while grocery shopping
Stop & Shop’s Bonus Bucks program starts up again on October 7. It’s a program that lets you earn money for your local school each time you shop at a Stop & Shop store. Even if you registered your card in past years, you need to do it again to participate this year. Read the full article → from Earn bucks for Southborough schools while grocery shopping
Fire department logs for the week (9/27 – 10/3)
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (9/27 – 10/3)
Breaking news: Southborough man found not guilty of murdering his brother
Treefon Manoloules, 53, of Southborough, was found not guilty on all charges this morning in Barstable Superior Court. He was accused of conspiring and murdering his younger brother Aris Manoloules in Hyannis on Sept. 30, 2009. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough man found not guilty of murdering his brother
Southborough residents in the news
It’s time for a periodic roundup of Southborough residents who have made the news lately. If you know of any I missed, given them a shout out in the comments. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
Whit Beals headlines Sudbury Valley Trustees annual meeting
Sudbury Valley Trustees, which manages several open space parcels in Southborough, will hold its 58th Annual Meeting on Wednesday. The meeting will feature a talk by Southborough resident Whit Beals. Read the full article → from Whit Beals headlines Sudbury Valley Trustees annual meeting
Obit: Lorraine C. (Costello) Massa – October 2, 2011
Lorraine C. Massa, 75, of Chelmsford, formerly of Bedford died on October 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obit: Lorraine C. (Costello) Massa – October 2, 2011
Items stolen from unlocked cars in Southborough this weekend
Personal items were stolen from unlocked cars in three separate incidents this weekend, the Southborough Police Department reported on their Facebook page. The incidents occurred on Overlook Drive and Upland Road. Items stolen included GPS units, a wallet, and an iPhone charger. Read the full article → from Items stolen from unlocked cars in Southborough this weekend
The week in high school sports (10/3 – 10/9)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (10/3 – 10/9)
Southborough man’s murder trial enters third week
The trial of Southborough resident Treefon Manoloules, who along with his teenage son, is charged with plotting the murder of his brother Aris in 2009 enters its third week in Barnstable District Court today. Read the full article → from Southborough man’s murder trial enters third week
The week in government (10/3 – 10/7)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/3 – 10/7)