Each summer we rent a cabin on a little lake in New Hampshire. I look forward it all year — the time with family, the peace and quiet, the cool water, the call of the loons at dusk, the spiders as big as your head. … Okay, maybe not so much that last part. Read the full article → from What I did on my blogcation
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Good question: What are those black boxes?

Several eagle-eyed readers noticed some black boxes cropping up around town and wondered what they are. Guesses included controls for new traffic lights and utility boxes. I asked DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan for the real story. Read the full article → from Good question: What are those black boxes?
Firefighters get to practice the ‘real thing’ on Saturday

A house on White Bagley Road will be set ablaze on Saturday, and the Southborough Fire Department will be the ones lighting the match. Read the full article → from Firefighters get to practice the ‘real thing’ on Saturday
Save the date … and your winter gear

When the Community Skating Rink opened last year in Fayville, several of you asked where you could get used skates and other equipment. This year, the Friends of Southborough Recreation have you covered. Read the full article → from Save the date … and your winter gear
Southborough reps face election challenges in 2010

All three of Southborough’s state legislators are up for reelection this year, and all three will face challengers in their respective races. Read the full article → from Southborough reps face election challenges in 2010
Help place flags on the graves of Southborough’s veterans

The parade isn’t Southborough’s only Memorial Day tradition. Another is placing an American flag at the grave of every Southborough veteran in tribute of their service to the country. Read the full article → from Help place flags on the graves of Southborough’s veterans
Memorial Day parade set for Monday

Southborough will remember its veterans on Monday with its annual Memorial Day parade. The parade starts at 9:00 am at the Marlboro Saving Bank at the corner of East Main and Newton Streets. Veterans are asked to meet at the Legion/VFW Headquarters at the Community House at 8:15 am. Read the full article → from Memorial Day parade set for Monday
Did your house flood this week? Here’s how to clean up and dry out

The sun may be out today, but like many in town, you may still be dealing with the effects of last weekend’s rain. For some, yards are still squishy. For others, water may linger in basements and crawl spaces. If you had water in your house, mold can be a problem. The Southborough Emergency Management Agency passed along this information from the state on how to clean up and dry out. Read the full article → from Did your house flood this week? Here’s how to clean up and dry out
The Southborough Library at your fingertips

Want to find out what new titles have arrived at the library? How about what events are happening this month? Or maybe you want to reserve one of the library’s passes to a local museum? Or how about download an audiobook, ebook, or movie? You can now do all that and more on the Southborough Library’s new website. Read the full article → from The Southborough Library at your fingertips
Welcome My Southborough sponsor: Modern Pilates
Please join me in welcoming the latest My Southborough sponsor, Modern Pilates, a new Pilates studio located at BodyScapes on Route 9. Read the full article → from Welcome My Southborough sponsor: Modern Pilates
Snow delays school, some residents without power

A wet heavy snow blanketed Southborough this morning causing schools to be on a 2-hour delayed start. According to the National Grid Storm Center, about 50 residents between Southville and Richards Road — along with a handful of others scattered around town — are without power this morning. Read the full article → from Snow delays school, some residents without power
Save the date: Understanding autism talk – 3/9
On March 9, the Northorough Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council (NSPAC) will present Understanding Autism and How Research Can Help: An Overview of a Whole-Body Approach to Autism by Dr. Martha Herbert of Mass General Hospital. Read the full article → from Save the date: Understanding autism talk – 3/9
Donate used crutches for Haiti – TODAY
If you have a pair of crutches taking up space in your closet, here’s something excellent to do with them. Read the full article → from Donate used crutches for Haiti – TODAY
Family Art Day at the Southborough Arts Center on Sunday
Sunday may be the Super Bowl, but kick-off isn’t until 6:25 pm. That leaves the afternoon free for some arts and crafts. Read the full article → from Family Art Day at the Southborough Arts Center on Sunday