A look back at the hot stories and discussions in May 2010. Read the full article → from The month in review: May 2010
The month in review: May 2010
News
Country club event to aid local family
Friends of the Vanni family are holding another fundraiser this weekend to help offset the mounting medical bills of Jeanne Vanni, a Southborough mom who is battling a rare form of stomach cancer. Read the full article → from Country club event to aid local family
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
Thursday is Pops Night at Algonquin
Thursday is the annual Pops Night concert at Algonquin, always a favorite of mine because you get to listen to good music while munching on snacks. What’s better than that? Read the full article → from Thursday is Pops Night at Algonquin
A special Memorial Day observance for Finn students
A special flag flew over Finn this weekend, one that came all the way from Baghdad. Read the full article → from A special Memorial Day observance for Finn students
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southborough honors its veterans
There are more than 800 veterans lying in rest at the Rural Cemetery in Southborough, and last Friday evening each one of them was honored with a new American flag on their gravestone. Read the full article → from Southborough honors its veterans
Memorial Day parade details
Southborough will remember its veterans on Monday with its annual Memorial Day parade. The parade starts at 9:00 am at the Marlboro Saving Bank at the corner of East Main and Newton Streets. Veterans are asked to meet at the Legion/VFW Headquarters at the Community House at 8:15 am. Read the full article → from Memorial Day parade details
Southborough wildlife: Name that animal – ANSWER
If you guessed that the animal call I posted on the blog yesterday was a frog — and several of you did — you got it right. Specifically, it was the gray tree frog or Hyla versicolor. Who knew such a little guy could make such a big racket? Read the full article → from Southborough wildlife: Name that animal – ANSWER
Photos: Algonquin softball versus Milford
It was a pitchers duel for the girls softball team on Wednesday, with a sole unearned run in the sixth giving Milford a 1-0 edge over Algonquin. Southborough photographer Chris Wraight was there and took these photos. Read the full article → from Photos: Algonquin softball versus Milford
Southborough wildlife: Name that animal
Time for some wildlife fun. A My Southborough reader sent in this clip of strange noises emanating from her backyard late last week. She thinks she’s identified what animal made the commotion. Can you? Read the full article → from Southborough wildlife: Name that animal
Reminder: License your dog by June 1
If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it each year. A license costs $12 for dogs that are not spayed or neutered, and $8 for dogs that are. If your dog is new to Southborough, you’ll need to provide a copy of the vet certificate showing that your dog has been spayed or neutered. Payment is by cash or check only. Read the full article → from Reminder: License your dog by June 1
Southborough residents in the news
A number of Southborough residents have been featured by the local media of late, and all for very good reasons. Here are some of the stories. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
Middle Road home burglarized
Kim Deans has lived in Southborough for 15 years, and said she always felt safe. But perhaps less so now. On Monday, Deans’ home on the south side of Middle Road was burglarized. Read the full article → from Middle Road home burglarized