In a primary election in which most contestants ran unopposed, it’s probably no surprise that only a small number of Southborough residents turned out to vote yesterday. According to the Town Clerk’s office, a mere 540 ballots were cast, which makes for a turnout of only 7.84%. Read the full article → from Few Southborough residents voted in state primary
The annual Girl Scouts registration night will be take place on Tuesday, September 11 at Mary Finn Elementary School. All girls interested in becoming Girl Scouts are invited to stop by between 7:00 and 8:30 pm. Read the full article → from Girl Scouts registration night is next Tuesday
The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project announced today mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus were found in Southborough. The virus was detected in mosquitoes trapped on Newton Street on August 28. No cases of human infection in Southborough have been reported. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Mosquitoes infected with West Nile have been found in Southborough
The Massachusetts Republican Party filed a complaint yesterday with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance for what they allege were improper corporate contributions to the campaign of Representative Carolyn Dykema. Read the full article → from Republican party files complaint over Dykema campaign contributions (UPDATED)
The Epicurean Room is Assabet’s full-service, student-run restaurant and bake shop. It opens for the season today with its popular all-you-can-eat buffet. Read the full article → from Assabet’s Epicurean Room opens for the season today with an all-you-can-eat buffet
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
The Recreation Department released its Fall/Winter 2012-2013 brochure this week. In it are many of your favorites from previous years including swimming, skating and tennis, along with new programs like floral design, Tai Chi, Lego workshops, and more. Read the full article → from Register now for fall and winter recreation programs
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (8/31/12 – 9/2/12): Suspicious vehicles and aggressive solicitors
When the 140-unit Madison Place apartment complex off Route 9 was approved earlier this summer, the developer agreed to pay the town $338K in mitigation funds to offset the impact the project will have on the town. At their meeting last night selectmen discussed using $308K of the funds to upgrade the police and fire department’s antiquated computer-aided dispatch center. Read the full article → from Selectmen support using $308K in mitigation funds to upgrade police/fire dispatch center
Southborough Police have identified a second suspect in Monday’s attempted copper theft at the NStar building on Cordaville Road. Police arrested one suspect after interrupting the crime in progress, but a second suspect fled the scene and evaded police. Read the full article → from Have you seen this man? Second suspect in copper theft identified
Christopher Lewis, “Chris” of Southborough, passed away August 28, 2012 after a courageous battle with ALS. Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher Lewis, 64
Southborough police arrested a masked suspect in the overnight hours on Monday after he was caught stealing copper wire from the NStar property on Cordaville Road. A second suspect fled the scene and got away despite a manhunt that included a state K-9 unit. Read the full article → from Southborough police interrupt copper theft in progress, arrest one at gunpoint
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Getting involved in your kid’s education is one of the most important things a parent can do. Helping them with homework is one thing, but if you’re looking to go even further, consider joining one of the many parent organizations that support Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Repost: School organizations help parents get involved