National Grid says 767 customers in Southborough are without power right now. According to their website, power should be restored by 12:30pm. No reason for the outage was given. At my house, the power went out at around 11:00 am. I drove to my parents’ house — because they have power and heaven forbid I Read the full article → from More than 700 in Southborough are without power
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Help find Southborough’s new police chief
Do you care about law enforcement in Southborough? If so, the Board of Selectmen wants to hear from you. Earlier this month selectmen announced the formation of a search committee that will help find a new permanent police chief for Southborough. But so far, only four candidates have volunteered. “Members of the concerned citizenry, where Read the full article → from Help find Southborough’s new police chief
Today is Walk to School Wednesday at Finn
The Southborough Recreation Department is sponsoring Walk to School Wednesdays to promote physical activity and practice safe walking to and from school. Today and next Wednesday, Finn students are encouraged to walk to school with an adult if they live close enough. If not, they can drive to the Arts Center and walk from there. Read the full article → from Today is Walk to School Wednesday at Finn
Girls freshman lacrosse team remains undefeated
The Algonquin girls freshman lacrosse team beat out Medfield yesterday 9 to 5 to keep their perfect record in tact. They finish out their season this week with two games against Marlborough. Lacrosse dad Steve Prior sent in some photo’s of yesterday’s big game. Read the full article → from Girls freshman lacrosse team remains undefeated
Memorial Day parade and observances
The movie set may still be in place, and sod may cover part of the route, but that won’t stop the annual Memorial Day parade. Southborough will remember its veterans on Monday with a parade that will pass through the Rural Cemetery, Burnett Cemetery, Revolutionary War Cemetery, and the Civil War Memorial. The final stop Read the full article → from Memorial Day parade and observances
Girls freshman lacrosse tries for undefeated season
Steve Prior wrote in to tell me the Algonquin girls freshman lacrosse team is working on an undefeated season. Prior’s daughter Emma Decker is a goalie on the team. They have three games left, with the biggest being today against Medfield. The game starts at 3:30 at Algonquin. And then to finish off the season Read the full article → from Girls freshman lacrosse tries for undefeated season
Southborough in the news
Believe it or not, the movie is not the only thing in town the press is paying attention to. The local media has been chock-full of Southborough stories lately, and I’m way behind in bringing you the headlines. Without further ado, here they are. Shrinking budgets, smaller homes (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) “In the past, Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. The movie films from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, so you might want to leave yourself some extra time if you’re going to one of the meetings at the Town House this week. Monday,May 18 Planning Board meeting, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Read the full article → from The week in town government
Summer volleyball clinic for girls
Algonquin sophomore Lauren Yung wrote to tell me about a four-day volleyball clinic being held in July for girls entering grades 7 through 10. Here’s what she had to say about the program: The clinic is open to girls of all skill levels and experience. As any T-Hawk will tell you, the best thing about Read the full article → from Summer volleyball clinic for girls
Pilgrim Church to hold services as usual on Sunday
Life will get back to normal at Pilgrim Church this weekend, at least for a little while. On Sunday the movie props will be tucked away and worship services will be held as usual. It will be a brief respite in the flurry of activity that has enveloped the church this past week as crews Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church to hold services as usual on Sunday
Class of 2011 yard sale at Algonquin on Saturday
The Algonquin class of 2011 will hold a yard sale at Algonquin on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All proceeds benefit class events like prom and graduation. Here’s what they say you’ll find: Bikes, printers, computers, TVs, phones, radios, skis, ski boots, cleats, ice skates, roller blades, balls of all varieties, BOOKS, BOOKS Read the full article → from Class of 2011 yard sale at Algonquin on Saturday
Register for the Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament
The family of Police Chief William Webber is getting ready to tee off in his honor. The Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 22 at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough. All proceeds from the event will go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. On their website, the family shares Read the full article → from Register for the Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament
Country Gourmet may be changing ownership
It appears the Country Gourmet on Framingham Road may be changing hands and changing names. According to a public notice, the owners of the Country Gourmet have applied to transfer their liquor license to a new owner. And not just any new owner, but Shohdy Ziada, proprietor of Turnpike Liquors on Route 9. The new Read the full article → from Country Gourmet may be changing ownership
Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope
After three years as principal of Neary, Joanne Irish has decided to retire at the end of the year. Irish told school committee members last night that she and her husband are relocating to the Cape. Superintendent Charles Gobron thanked Irish for all she had done, and for her “kindness toward students, parents, and teachers.” Read the full article → from Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope