New technology developed by a Southborough company lets you view magazines digitally. The new site called coverleaf.com, lets you browse a digital bookshelf, view the table of contents and excerpts of magazines, and then subscribe to view the entire magazine. You can manage digital or print subscriptions in one place — handy for someone who Read the full article → from Get your magazine fix digitally thanks to Southborough company
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Odd connection to Manilla brouhaha
This news bit stretches from Southborough all the way to the Philippines. Maria Ana Consuelo (Jamby) Madrigal is a senator in Manilla, and the niece of the late billionaire Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal-Collantes. Apparently, Jamby Madrigal was left out of Chito’s will and she’s contesting it in court. Under contention as part of Chito’s estate is Read the full article → from Odd connection to Manilla brouhaha
Another break-in
Yesterday I posted about a break-in at Pilgrim Church. Today comes word of another break-in, this time at Red Barn Coffee Roasters on Route 9. The break-ins both happened sometime early Monday morning, but it’s unknown if they’re related. The burglars didn’t get much at Pilgrim. The theft at Red Barn netted an undisclosed amount Read the full article → from Another break-in
Algonquin football game moved to Thursday
Due to the possibility of inclement weather on Friday, the Algonquin football game against St. John’s has been moved to Thursday night, 7:00 pm at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Algonquin football game moved to Thursday
On the market (9/24)
Here’s the Soutbhorough real estate landscape for the week according to realtor.com. Number of homes: 71Lowest asking price: $209,900Highest asking price: $2,999,900 Full listings Read the full article → from On the market (9/24)
Get ready for flu season
Temperatures are getting cooler, leaves are starting to turn, and that means flu seasons is not far away. Time to get prepared. You’ll be able to get the flu vaccine in our area starting in October. See the Flu Shot Locator for details. Note that Eaton Apothecary in Southborough will be offering flu shots on Read the full article → from Get ready for flu season
Burglar breaks into Pilgrim Church, doesn’t get much
According to this story in the Metrowest Daily News, a burglar broke into Pilgrim Church on Sunday night and made off with a mere $7 in cash and a $25 Starbucks gift card. “If the person wanted coffee, we offer hot coffee every Sunday after our services,” said the Rev. Jon Wortmann. Collection money from Read the full article → from Burglar breaks into Pilgrim Church, doesn’t get much
Town House changes?
The Boston Globe reports on possible renovations to the Town House, to the tune of $200,000. The changes are being proposed by the Municipal Facilities Committee and include reconfiguring the space previously used by the Board of Health (which moved to the Senior Center) and changing the building entrance to make town offices easier to Read the full article → from Town House changes?
New cameras watching traffic
Have you noticed the new cameras at the intersection of Rt. 9 and Oak Hill Rd/Central St.? They’re not to monitor speeding, or to catch cars running the light. Instead, they detect cars and trigger the light to change. The camera system replaces the old wire-loop detectors embedded in the pavement. Learn more in this Read the full article → from New cameras watching traffic
Parent/child tennis tournament – last day to register
Today is the last day to register for the Second Annual Parent-Child Tennis Tournament sponsored by the Rec Department. The tournament will be held on Sept. 27 and 28. Can’t get enough of tennis tournaments? There’s also the Third Annual Mixed Doubles Tournament on Oct 4 and 5. Registration deadline for this tournament is Sept. Read the full article → from Parent/child tennis tournament – last day to register
Alonquin grad going the distance
Training for a marathon is hard. Training for a marathon while taking 7 college classes is even harder. But that’s what 2008 Algonquin grad Catherine Kenney is doing. She plans to run the San Francisco marathon in October. Read more in this article on Wicked Local Southborough. Read the full article → from Alonquin grad going the distance
Sports Friday (9/19)
(At left: Algonquin’s Alex Putnam (center) is congratulated by Jeff Lowell (left) and Brendan McGill after a goal against Wachusett yesterday. The Tomahawks won, 3-2. From Metrowest Daily News.) There were lots of games this week. Here’s how Algonquin fared. (Compiled from Metrowest Daily News.) FIELD HOCKEY: Algonquin 1, Burncoat 0 GOLF: Algonquin 207, Fitchburg Read the full article → from Sports Friday (9/19)
Caring and reading at Woodward
The Community Advocate writes about special programs at Woodward, including CARE, a program focused on caring, acceptance, and respect for others, and “One School, One Read” which apparently is a school-wide book club. The best part? The programs come with assemblies. Woohoo! The first CARE assembly centered around acceptance. Students and faculty wore Hawaiian shirts Read the full article → from Caring and reading at Woodward
What’s $1.5 million between friends?
Northborough and Southborough are the recipients of $1.5 million in state reimbursements from the Algonquin project. Score! The problem is how to divide the windfall between the towns, a battle that has been going on for more than a year. At last night’s regional school committee meeting, the committee proposed a reconciliation. According to their Read the full article → from What’s $1.5 million between friends?