After a week of vacation, today marks the first day back in class for Southborough students following the bombing at the Boston Marathon one week ago today. In a message sent to parents yesterday, Superintendent Charles Gobron said his staff is ready to help any students who might need it. Read the full article → from Superintendent: Support staff available as school reopens today
The week in government (4/22/13 – 4/26/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/22/13 – 4/26/13)
Obituary: Robert Coolidge White, 59
Robert Coolidge White, 59, of Westborough and formerly of Southborough, died on Thursday, April 18, at Oak Knoll Healthcare Center following a short battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert Coolidge White, 59
Southborough police officers say thank you
I don’t normally post on the weekend, but after all we’ve been through this week, this story posted on the Southborough Police Department Facebook page today needs to be shared. If this story doesn’t warm your heart, nothing will. Read the full article → from Southborough police officers say thank you
Southborough emergency response group to conduct training around reservoir this weekend
If you notice emergency vehicles and lots of activity near the reservoir this weekend, don’t panic. On Saturday and Sunday, the Southborough Community Emergency Response Team and Medical Reserve Corp (Southborough CERT/MRC) will conduct training in the wooded area along Framingham Road across from East Main Street. Read the full article → from Southborough emergency response group to conduct training around reservoir this weekend
Save the date: Southborough Gardeners Annual Plant Sale – Saturday, May 11
Annual or perennial, you’ll find it at this year’s Southborough Gardeners plant sale on Saturday, May 11, at the Community House. Read the full article → from Save the date: Southborough Gardeners Annual Plant Sale – Saturday, May 11
Knights of Columbus raises funds for annual scholarships; applications available
Last month the Knights of Columbus celebrated St. Patrick’s day with a scholarship raffle fundraiser, and they sent along this recap. Read the full article → from Knights of Columbus raises funds for annual scholarships; applications available
Press release round-up: News from the State House
Our state representatives, Carolyn Dykema in the House and Jamie Eldridge in the Senate, have sent out a number of press releases over the past few weeks to update constituents on the goings-on in Boston. Here’s a round-up of their latest announcements. Read the full article → from Press release round-up: News from the State House
From the Culinary Underground: Game of scones
This is the latest in an ongoing guest series brought to you by Southborough’s Culinary Underground. In this installment, Chef Lori shares a recipe for a very versatile scone. Read the full article → from From the Culinary Underground: Game of scones
Help clean up Southborough at annual Earth Day event
Tired of looking at those discarded fast food bags, soda bottles, and assorted roadside trash as you drive home every day? Why not volunteer to help clean them up during the Annual Earth Day Clean Up event on Saturday, April 27. Read the full article → from Help clean up Southborough at annual Earth Day event
MWDN: Southborough Board of Health to look at gun safety
The Southborough Board of Health is taking on a new concern: gun safety. The board says they’re approaching the matter from a public health perspective, not a political one. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough Board of Health to look at gun safety
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Early bird discount for Recreation Department summer camps ends Thursday
The Southborough Recreation Department is once again offering its popular summer camp programs at Finn and Woodward this year. Sessions run weekly from July 1 through August 16. Sign up before Thursday, April 18 to take advantage of the early bird discount. Read the full article → from Early bird discount for Recreation Department summer camps ends Thursday
Galapagos Puppets at the Southborough Library on Thursday
Just in time for Earth Day – Monday, April 22 for those of you who don’t know – the Southborough Library will host a puppet show all about going green. “The Trolls and the Tree” by Galapagos Puppets will take place on Thursday, April 18 at 11:00 am. Read the full article → from Galapagos Puppets at the Southborough Library on Thursday