Laurence A. Nemon, 67, New Boston, NH, passed away on August 21, 2011. He was born in Portland, ME, on September 29, 1943, the son of Dr. Leon and Molly (Wantman) Neman. Read the full article → from Obit: Laurence A. Nemon – August 21, 2011
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Countdown to school: Calendar for the 2011-2012 school year
The school year in Southborough starts Wednesday, August 31, 2011 and runs through Friday, June 22, 2012. That’s 180 days of school plus vacations, holidays, and four professional development days. Read the full article → from Countdown to school: Calendar for the 2011-2012 school year
MWDN: Westborough Planning Board to draft permit for CSX station plan
The Westborough Planning Board this week decided to approve a site preparation plan for the proposed CSX chemical transfer station just over the border from Southborough. Read the full article → from MWDN: Westborough Planning Board to draft permit for CSX station plan
Repost: Southborough emergency management director offers tips for hurricane season
I first posted this info a few weeks ago, but with forecasters saying Hurricane Irene could be the real thing, I thought it would be a good idea to post it again. Read the full article → from Repost: Southborough emergency management director offers tips for hurricane season
MWRA to lower level of the Sudbury Reservoir for dam work this fall
Above: The open channel after being drained for dam work last year (contributed photo) You might have heard the announcement last week that the MWRA will lower the level of the Foss Reservoir in Framingham next month to conduct dam maintenance. Turns out they’ll be doing the same thing to the Sudbury Reservoir in Southborough. Read the full article → from MWRA to lower level of the Sudbury Reservoir for dam work this fall
MWDN: Longtime Southborough barber closing up shop
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
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)