It hasn’t been the Buffalo Farm for a long, long time. Still, I swear I smell the penny candy every time I walk into what is now the Country Gourmet, formerly Capasso Farms, formerly Willow Brook Farms (aka, the Buffalo Farm). The property has undergone a number of incarnations since buffalo roamed in the pasture Read the full article → from Where buffalo once roamed, a convenience store
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Algonquin students journey to the ‘absurd’
This weekend Algonquin will present Journey to Absurdity, a collection of five absurdist plays. The plays include Anton Chekhov’s “The Marriage Proposal,” Christopher Durang and Wendy Wasserstein’s “Medea,” Samuel Beckett’s “Catastrophe,” Edward Albee’s “The Sandbox,” and Eugene Ionesco’s The Bald Soprano.” Performances will take place in the Algonquin Small Performance Theater. Showtimes are as follows: Read the full article → from Algonquin students journey to the ‘absurd’
Southville Road robbery nets thousands
Three robbers made off with thousands of dollars from a Southville Road home last week reports Wicked Local Southborough. The three men, were wearing dark-colored work outfits when they entered a home at 165 Southville Road at about 6 p.m., police said. One of the men lured the male resident outside the home while the Read the full article → from Southville Road robbery nets thousands
Replacing the flags
Last Friday, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops helped replace worn flags on the graves of Southborough veterans at the Rural Cemetary. Here are some pictures from the event. Read the full article → from Replacing the flags
Another case of H1N1 in Northborough-Southborough
Northborough-Southborough has another case of H1N1 virus (swine flu), bringing the total in the district to three. Superintendent Charles Gobron confirmed the case in a letter home to parents on Friday. The letter did not name the school or give any details about the affected student. Two students — one at Trottier and one at Read the full article → from Another case of H1N1 in Northborough-Southborough
The week in town government
It’s a light meeting schedule this week. Here’s the list. Monday,May 25 Memorial Day – no meetings scheduled Tuesday, May 26 Personnel Board, 6:45 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Cable Television Committee, 7:30 pm @ Cable Access Office, Fayville Hall Wednesday, May 27 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Read the full article → from The week in town government
St. Mark’s commencement today
St. Mark’s will hold its commencement ceremony today starting at 10:30 am, which may mean some extra traffic in the area. If you’re so inclined, you can watch the commencement online. And in case you’re wondering, the Algonquin graduation ceremony is on Sunday, June 7. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s commencement today
Memorial Day parade and a message to ‘remember’
The annual Memorial Day parade takes place today starting at 9:00 am. The parade begins at the Marlboro Savings Bank at the corner of East Main and Newton Streets. The route winds through the Rural Cemetery, Burnett Cemetery, Revolutionary War Cemetery, and the Civil War Memorial. The final stop will be an observance at the Read the full article → from Memorial Day parade and a message to ‘remember’
Breaking: Southborough woman killed crossing Oak Hill Road
The Metrowest Daily News is reporting that a Southborough woman was killed last night when she was struck by a car as she crossed Oak Hill Road at the intersection with Route 9. The woman’s name was not released, and few details are available, but you can read the news report here. More information as Read the full article → from Breaking: Southborough woman killed crossing Oak Hill Road
Photos from Finn’s Walk to School Wednesday
Some students at Mary Finn School got fresh air and exercise before class this week thanks to Walk to School Wednesday. Mary Finn school nurse Dale Burgess sent in this report along with some photos. (Walk to School Wednesday) was a collaborative effort between the school, Southborough Recreation Department and Safe Routes to School. Approximately Read the full article → from Photos from Finn’s Walk to School Wednesday
Wait and see approach considered for Algonquin debt assessment
Southborough town meeting voters last month rejected a compromise proposed by the regional school committee to resolve the Algonquin debt assessment issue. That means the issue remains unresolved. The regional school committee on Wednesday night considered how to move forward. The Metrowest Daily News reports many favored a wait and see approach. Several members said Read the full article → from Wait and see approach considered for Algonquin debt assessment
Selectmen reshuffle leadership
The Board of Selectmen has a new chairman. The three selectmen (actually two selectmen and one selectwoman) regularly rotate the position of chair, with each holding it for a year. The switch happens at the first meeting after the annual town election. So it was that former chairman Bill Boland passed the baton to new Read the full article → from Selectmen reshuffle leadership
Probably Southborough’s most unique wedding ever
It’s a good bet you’ve heard about this one already, but on the off-chance you haven’t … Last Saturday Southborough residents Lauren Richey and Scott Miller got married on a commuter rail train traveling between Southborough and Wellesley. The two met while commuting on the train in 2005. Here’s a roundup of the coverage. Next Read the full article → from Probably Southborough’s most unique wedding ever
Photos from the Algonquin performance of Les Mis
Adam Sandler and crew aren’t the only actors in town. Earlier this month, Algonquin students performed a special edition of Les Miserables in honor of the late Dennis Wrenn. Southborough resident Sue Teplansky was there and she took these photos. Read the full article → from Photos from the Algonquin performance of Les Mis