Care package drives for the troops have become a semi-annual tradition in Southborough thanks to the hard work of Southborough residents Lisa Braccio and Debbie Depp-Wilson. The two will hold their 12th drive this weekend at the Senior Center. Read the full article → from Reminder: Care package drive for the troops this weekend
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NSPAC hosts presentation on college planning for students with special needs
NSPAC cordially invites you to attend a presentation on Planning for Success: College and Postsecondary Options for Students with Special Needs. Thursday October 14, 2010, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at Algonquin Regional High School. Read the full article → from NSPAC hosts presentation on college planning for students with special needs
State to hold public hearing on River Street bridge

The Mass Department of Transportation says the bridge on River Street (Route 85) that spans the Sudbury River between Southborough and Hopkinton is “structurally deficient.” One look at the crumbling concrete and most drivers would be inclined to agree. Read the full article → from State to hold public hearing on River Street bridge
Flu clinic for seniors on Thursday
Southborough seniors ages 65 and old will be able to get flu shots at the Senior Center on Thursday, October 14, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Read the full article → from Flu clinic for seniors on Thursday
High school sports this week

Here’s what’s on tap in high school sports this week. Read the full article → from High school sports this week
Last day to register to vote in November election is Wednesday
Wednesday is the last day to register to vote before the state election in November. Read the full article → from Last day to register to vote in November election is Wednesday
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
High school sports wrap-up

Here are the results of this week’s games. Read the full article → from High school sports wrap-up
Suspect in attempted armed robbery still on the loose
The suspect in Wednesday night’s armed robbery attempt near Bill’s Liquor’s on Route 9 is still on the loose according to a report from the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Suspect in attempted armed robbery still on the loose
Senior Center Autumn Fair on Monday
When you’re enjoying Heritage Day on Monday, make sure to swing down Route 85 to the Senior Center for their annual Autumn Fair. Read the full article → from Senior Center Autumn Fair on Monday
Southborough and neighboring towns get $50K grant to study regionalization

Public safety officials in Southborough have been working with their counterparts in Ashland and Hopkinton to look at regionalizing police and fire dispatch services. The Metrowest Daily News reports the towns just landed a $50K grant to help them with their research. Read the full article → from Southborough and neighboring towns get $50K grant to study regionalization
Bargain Box open for the fall season

There’s no doubt fall is upon us, and that means its Bargain Box time again. Read the full article → from Bargain Box open for the fall season
Breaking news: Police searching for armed robber in Southborough
The Metrowest Daily News reports that shortly after 8:00 pm a man allegedly tried to hold up a woman near Bill’s Liquors on Route 9 using a silver handgun. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Police searching for armed robber in Southborough
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to