For some high school athletes, football is the sport of choice. For others it’s soccer or lacrosse or basketball. Southborough 16-year-old Korey Dropkin has taken a less traveled path. He’s a curler, and next month he’ll represent the US in the first-ever Winter Youth Olympic Games. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough teen to represent USA in Youth Olympics
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Southborough authors to discuss their novels at Pilgrim Church on Friday
Join us to hear two local authors read from and discuss their recently released novels. Whether you’ve read the books or not, we invite you to take part in a discussion of creativity, writing, reading, and the turbulent state of the publishing industry. It’s an evening for readers, writers, and anybody who loves books. Read the full article → from Southborough authors to discuss their novels at Pilgrim Church on Friday
Neary students sign petition to save the Swap Shop
The proposed closure of the Swap Shop has been a rallying point for many in town, including some of our youngest residents. Yesterday a group of Neary fifth-graders submitted a petition with more than 300 signatures in support of keeping the Swap Shop open. Read the full article → from Neary students sign petition to save the Swap Shop
Southborough resident organizes hockey game to benefit those with Down Syndrome
Marie Gadbois is an eighth grader at Trottier Middle School. As a child with Downs Syndrome, Marie has been “an inspiration to many” says her mother Karen. Read the full article → from Southborough resident organizes hockey game to benefit those with Down Syndrome
Parkerville Road couple’s Halloween display is out of this world
Halloween comes early for Blair Sutherland. The Southborough resident has a countdown to Halloween the way many of us have a countdown to Christmas. It makes sense. He has a lot to accomplish. Read the full article → from Parkerville Road couple’s Halloween display is out of this world
Southborough native to compete on Food Network tonight
Rob Evans has come a long way from waiting tables at White’s Corner. The Southborough native has made a name for himself in the culinary world as an award-winning chef, and tonight he’ll take on his latest challenge when he competes on the Food Network cooking show Chopped. Read the full article → from Southborough native to compete on Food Network tonight
Southborough residents in the news
It’s time for a 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
Whit Beals headlines Sudbury Valley Trustees annual meeting
Sudbury Valley Trustees, which manages several open space parcels in Southborough, will hold its 58th Annual Meeting on Wednesday. The meeting will feature a talk by Southborough resident Whit Beals. Read the full article → from Whit Beals headlines Sudbury Valley Trustees annual meeting
Local historian collects memories of growing up in Southborough
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
Southborough couple denied request in faulty home lawsuit
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
MWDN: State calls Southborough man mastermind of brother’s murder
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
MWDN: SJC hears appeal of Southborough homeowners
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
Southborough women run 100 miles, raise thousands for youth services
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
One resident’s close call during Tropical Storm Irene
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