Some of you remember a time when Southborough was dotted with family farms and orchards. A time when Blueberry Lane was actually a hill covered with blueberry bushes. When a trolley ran down Route 9, and when there was so little traffic, neighbors could stand in the middle of Main Street and talk. Read the full article → from Local historian collects memories of growing up in Southborough
Yesterday came word that the state’s Supreme Judicial Court denied a Southborough couple’s request to remove the district judge in their lawsuit over their crumbling Lover’s Lane home. Kathryn and Christian Culley want the district judge removed because of an alleged conflict of interest. Read the full article → from Southborough couple denied request in faulty home lawsuit
The murder trial of Southborough resident Treefon Manoloules got underway with opening statements at Barnstable District Court yesterday. Manoloules is charged with the 2009 slaying of his brother Aris in Hyannis. Treefon’s 19-year-old son and brother-in-law are also charged in the case. Read the full article → from MWDN: State calls Southborough man mastermind of brother’s murder
The legal battles continue for Kathryn and Christian Culley, owners of a home on Lover’s Lane that they say is crumbling around them. Last week the Culley’s made their case to the state’s highest court. Read the full article → from MWDN: SJC hears appeal of Southborough homeowners
Earlier this month, a group of six Southborough women teamed up to run 100 miles in a single day as part of Vermont’s 100 on 100 relay race. They did it for the physical challenge. They did it for the camaraderie. They also did it to raise money for the Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission. Read the full article → from Southborough women run 100 miles, raise thousands for youth services
Eric Austvold was standing in his Stockwell Lane yard on Sunday afternoon talking to his neighbors and surveying the damage from Tropical Storm Irene. A neighbor pointed out a nearby oak tree, and Eric took a few steps to the side to get a better look. Read the full article → from One resident’s close call during Tropical Storm Irene
t’s time for my periodic roundup of Southborough residents who have made the news lately. If you know of any I missed, given them a shout out in the comments. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
Southborough’s Ann Port knows professional baseball (husband Mike has worked in the sport for more than 40 years), and with a passion for travel, she knows Europe. In her first novel, It’s All In The Title, Port combines the two to weave a tale of mystery, romance, and humor. Read the full article → from Southborough author combines love of baseball and travel in debut novel
It’s time for my periodic roundup of Southborough residents who have made the news lately. If you know of any I missed, given them a shout out in the comments. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
Imagine this. You’re at a summer barbeque. There’s warm sun, good friends, and good eats. You pop open the lid of a nearby cooler to grab yourself a cold one only to find a collection of unfamiliar labels. Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA? Saranac Pale Ale? Founders Devil Dancer? Read the full article → from Need help choosing a brew? One Southborough resident has you covered.
Two dancers from Southborough, Kayla Dantz and Joli Dantz, competed in a national rhythm dance competition last month as part of a team from Westborough’s Rhythm Dance Company. Read the full article → from Southborough sisters compete in national rhythm dance competition
The Metrowest Daily News yesterday had a touching story about Southborough resident Chris Pierce and his 13-year-old daughter Olivia. Chris will be riding in the annual Pan Mass Challenge for the first time next month in honor of Olivia, a cancer survivor. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough girl inspires her dad to Challenge himself
Southborough is blessed with some talented residents. The Boston Globe recently caught up with a couple of them, historical painter Warren Prosperi and his wife and collaborator Lucia. The result is a fascinating piece on their latest work, a painting that depicts a pivot moment in the Battle of Bunker Hill – the battle’s first casualty. Read the full article → from Boston Globe profiles Southborough artists
Southboro Medical Group co-founder Dr. Marvin C. Ostrovsky is stepping down as the group’s president after 29 years. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southboro Medical Group president steps down