Thank you to all the readers (and there were many of you) who emailed to let me know about Southborough resident Gregg Beloff, who was honored at a Boston Celtics game earlier this month. Beloff was chosen as the evening’s Hero Among Us for his work with the Special Olympics. Read the full article → from Southborough resident honored by the Celtics as a ‘Hero Among Us’
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Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, March 23
Governor Patrick has ordered the American and Commonwealth Flags lowered to half-staff today in honor of Army Sergeant Michael Bono. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, March 23
MWDN: Southborough officials, parents defend school reputation
I wasn’t able to attend last night’s K-8 School Committee meeting, but the Metrowest Daily News was there and reports school officials and parents spoke to defend the district and its reputation against recent concerns about MCAS scores. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough officials, parents defend school reputation
Learn about special education services in the Northborough-Southborough school district
The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (nspac.org) will host a discussion on special education services in our district on Monday, March 12. Read the full article → from Learn about special education services in the Northborough-Southborough school district
Time to unwind: Southborough Unscheduled is Thursday
Thursday night is Southborough Unscheduled. The kids (in theory) have no homework. You (in theory) have no meetings or commitments. It’s a night dedicated to family time. Read the full article → from Time to unwind: Southborough Unscheduled is Thursday
The week in government (3/5/12 – 3/9/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/5/12 – 3/9/12)
Dance fundraiser nets enough to fund two scholarships
For the Southborough Scholarship Committee, the Valentine’s Day love came early this year. Last weekend they hosted a Valentine’s Day dance and silent auction to raise money for the town’s scholarship fund. Keep reading to find out how they did, and to learn about where the money goes. Good music and fun were the themes Read the full article → from Dance fundraiser nets enough to fund two scholarships
The week in high school sports (1/23/12 – 2/5/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/23/12 – 2/5/12)
The week in government (1/30/12 – 2/3/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/30/12 – 2/3/12)
Dick Curran, former owner of ‘The Spa’, has died
For nearly thirty years, Dick Curran was the friendly face behind the counter at what old-timers call ‘The Spa’ (now Mauro’s Cafe). On Friday Mr. Curran died at the age of 82 after a long illness, and with his passing Southborough has lost another of its treasures. Mr. Curran was born in Framingham, and after Read the full article → from Dick Curran, former owner of ‘The Spa’, has died
Get informed: Public meeting on town manager legislation – Monday, January 30
Voters at Town Meeting in April will face a decision that could fundamentally – and dramatically – change the way Southborough operates. It won’t be an easy decision, so it’s one we all need to get educated about. Here’s one great opportunity to do just that. Read the full article → from Get informed: Public meeting on town manager legislation – Monday, January 30
The week in government (1/16/12 – 1/20/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/16/12 – 1/20/12)
The Swap Shop is staying. Now will it expand?
Southborough’s beloved Swap Shop is off the chopping block, at least for now. In the face of strong public opposition, DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan said last night she has backed off a plan to close the Swap Shop. Instead, she proposed making it even bigger. Read the full article → from The Swap Shop is staying. Now will it expand?
Obituary: Mercedes A. “Dee” (Halley) Evans – December 27, 2011
Mercedes A. “Dee” (Halley) Evans, 71, of Southborough, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her loving husband of 49 years, John Evans; a son, Robert Evans and his wife, Nancy of Portland, Maine; a daughter, Diane Bacon and her husband, Read the full article → from Obituary: Mercedes A. “Dee” (Halley) Evans – December 27, 2011