Southborough photographer Chris Wraight sent along a collection of photos from recent Algonquin games, including the girls soccer season opener against Shrewsbury yesterday evening (they lost 2-1). Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Sports this week
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Selectmen appoint former Sudbury chief as interim fire chief
Selectmen yesterday voted unanimously to appoint retired Sudbury Fire Chief Michael Dunne as Southborough’s interim chief to replace the retiring John Mauro Jr. Dunne will hold the position until a permanent chief can be hired, which is expected to happen later this fall. Read the full article → from Selectmen appoint former Sudbury chief as interim fire chief
How Southborough’s reps voted on the casino bill (with POLL)
On Wednesday the House overwhelmingly passed a bill that would allow casino gambling in Massachusetts. Both of Southborough’s representatives were among only 32 legislators to oppose the measure. Read the full article → from How Southborough’s reps voted on the casino bill (with POLL)
New school websites present opportunities … and some challenges
The Northborough-Southborough school district has launched a new website platform that school officials say will give parents all the information they’re looking for in one easy spot. That is, assuming parents can find the new sites. Read the full article → from New school websites present opportunities … and some challenges
Westborough selectmen give go-ahead to CSX bulk transfer station
The Westborough Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on Tuesday night to approve the site plan for a new bulk transfer station off Flanders Road, paving the way for CSX to begin construction. Read the full article → from Westborough selectmen give go-ahead to CSX bulk transfer station
Fire department logs for the week (9/6 – 9/12)
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (9/6 – 9/12)
Alaska offers ‘incredible experiences’ for Southborough Boy Scouts (with PHOTOS)
A group of Southborough boys enjoyed the trip of a lifetime this summer when Boy Scout Troop 1 traveled to Alaska. One of those scouts, 14-year-old Joe Walsh sent in this recap of their trip. Read the full article → from Alaska offers ‘incredible experiences’ for Southborough Boy Scouts (with PHOTOS)
Obit: Clayton “Rocky” Rock – September 9, 2011
Clayton Rock, 85, died Friday morning after a long period of failing health. He was the husband of Janice (Newton) Rock. He was born in Plattsburgh NY, the son of the late Clayton and Isabelle (Roche) Rock and lived in Southborough for the past 58 years. Read the full article → from Obit: Clayton “Rocky” Rock – September 9, 2011
Obit: John H. Luttrell, Sr. – September 13, 2011
John H. Luttrell Sr., 87, formerly of Natick, died Tuesday September 13, 2011 at Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cochituate. He was born in Woonsocket, R.I., on Nov. 6, 1923, son of the late John M. and Eva (Brouillard) Luttrell, and attended local schools before becoming a newspaper copy boy for the Woonsocket Call. Read the full article → from Obit: John H. Luttrell, Sr. – September 13, 2011
Get your 2012 transfer station stickers by Thursday
The yellow 2011 transfer station stickers expire on Thursday, so if you haven’t gotten a new one yet, it’s time to do so. Read the full article → from Get your 2012 transfer station stickers by Thursday
Selectmen to vote on interim fire chief
Sunday will be the last day on the job for Fire Chief John Mauro Jr., but his replacement isn’t expected to be hired until later this fall. That leaves the Board of Selectmen with a decision about how to run the department in the meantime. Tomorrow they’ll meet to talk about just that. Read the full article → from Selectmen to vote on interim fire chief
MWDN: SJC hears appeal of Southborough homeowners
The legal battles continue for Kathryn and Christian Culley, owners of a home on Lover’s Lane that they say is crumbling around them. Last week the Culley’s made their case to the state’s highest court. Read the full article → from MWDN: SJC hears appeal of Southborough homeowners
The Southborough Police Department is now on Facebook
The Southborough Police Department is going social. Last week they launched a new page on the social networking site Facebook. Read the full article → from The Southborough Police Department is now on Facebook
CSX public hearing continues in Westborough on Tuesday
The Westborough Board of Selectmen will continue its public hearing on the proposed CSX chemical transfer station off Flanders Road on Tuesday evening. Read the full article → from CSX public hearing continues in Westborough on Tuesday