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
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Need help choosing a brew? One Southborough resident has you covered.
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.
Southborough sisters compete in national rhythm dance competition
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
MWDN: Southborough girl inspires her dad to Challenge himself
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
Boston Globe profiles Southborough artists
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
MWDN: Southboro Medical Group president steps down
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
MWDN: Southborough couple have a $1 million money pit
This is a story we’ve talked about before on the blog – and one many of you had strong feelings about – and now the Metrowest Daily News gives us more details about how one Southborough family’s dream home became their nightmare. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough couple have a $1 million money pit
Six Southborough Scouts achieve rank of Eagle
Something I have long suspected was recently confirmed: Southborough has a lot of Eagle Scouts. Fifteen Southborough scouts have achieved the rank of Eagle in the past five years (well above the national average), including six this year alone. Read the full article → from Six Southborough Scouts achieve rank of Eagle
Southborough resident holds vigil against domestic violence
Six years ago Southborough resident Jim Shay spent his first overnight camped out at the corner of Routes 30 and 85. This year he’ll do it again in what has become an annual vigil against family violence. Read the full article → from Southborough resident holds vigil against domestic violence
Obituary: Father Thomas Garlick, St. Anne’s pastor
An obituary for Father Thomas Garlick, pastor at St. Anne Church who died unexpectedly this weekend, has now been posted online. You can read the full obituary here. Read the full article → from Obituary: Father Thomas Garlick, St. Anne’s pastor
Calling hours for Father Garlick to be held in Southborough on Friday
Calling hours for St. Anne’s pastor Father Tom Garlick will be held at the church on Friday, May 27 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Father Garlick passed away unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 61. Read the full article → from Calling hours for Father Garlick to be held in Southborough on Friday
Father Thomas Garlick, pastor at St. Anne Church, has died
Father Thomas Garlick, pastor at St. Anne Church in Southborough, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. He was 61. Read the full article → from Father Thomas Garlick, pastor at St. Anne Church, has died
Dick Upjohn honored by Southborough Open Land Foundation
Earlier this week Southborough resident Dick Upjohn was honored by the Southborough Open Land Foundation for his conservation efforts. Read on for more. Read the full article → from Dick Upjohn honored by Southborough Open Land Foundation
PHOTOS: Weekend troop drive
For the thirteenth time since 2005, Southborough resident Lisa Braccio and friends came together this weekend to help brighten the lives of troops stationed overseas. As the volunteers boxed up care packages for soldiers in Afghanistan, they got some help from someone who knows just what it means to receive one of the care packages so far from home. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Weekend troop drive