Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of United States Marine Corps Private First Class Brendon P. Carey of Rehoboth. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Monday, August 13, 2012
Members of the Algonquin Class of 1992 are planning their 20th reunion, and they’re looking to spread the word to all their fellow alum. Read the full article → from Calling members of the Class of ’92: It’s reunion time
Back in June there was some discussion on this blog about a “horrific” smell in the area of Route 30 on the west end of town. At the time I couldn’t track down the source, but I’m wondering if an article in today’s Metrowest Daily News offers a clue. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough board not sympathetic to manure complaints
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/13/12 – 8/17/12)
Anthony V.Manzelli, 74, of Southborough passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at UMass Medical Center, after a short illness. He was the beloved husband Barbara (Salvaggio) Manzelli for the past 51 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Anthony V.Manzelli, 74
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the eastern half of the state, including Southborough. Read the full article → from Tornado watch in effect until 9:00 pm
This is the latest in an occasional series by Beth Melo, a Southborough mom who loves to read to her kids. In this installment, Beth shares recommendations for books that deal with bad behavior. Read the full article → from Children’s book blog: Encouraging good behavior
From the reports coming in, Southborough Youth Baseball had a successful summer season. The 11-year-olds went undefeated, the 10-year-olds capped their season with a tournament win, and now we hear the 9-year-olds pulled out all the stops to end their season on a high note. Read the full article → from Youth baseball: ‘Stellar’ play ends District 9’s summer season
There are several significant construction projects taking place along the Route 9 corridor in Southborough this summer. Many of you have wondered what they’re all about, so I thought I’d do a little recap of the projects. Read the full article → from Construction projects dot Route 9 in Southborough
Looking to exercise your creative juices for a good cause? The Southborough Library is holding a design contest that will culminate in a raffle on Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Call for artists: Southborough Library holding design contest
The following is a letter from Southborough native Kerry Kendall, who is currently deployed to Afghanistan with the US Army. Having been in Afghanistan since February, Kerry was the recipient of care packages sent from Southborough this spring. The care packages included letters from an inquisitive bunch of Southborough students. Kerry’s letter below is in answer to their questions about her life as a soldier and more. Read the full article → from Questions for a Southborough soldier
The Board of Health yesterday approved plans to fix failing septic systems at two over-55 developments in town, reports the Metrowest Daily News. One of the failing systems is at Vickery Hills Condominiums on Mount Vickery Road, and the other is at at Carriage Hill at Southborough on Carriage Hill Circle. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough board OKs fixes to three failing septic systems
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (8/3/12 – 8/7/12): Coyotes making a racket
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week