The biggest change to Southborough Summer Nights this year just might be its date. The annual summer celebration has typically taken place on a Sunday evening, but this year organizers moved the festivities to Saturday. It’s a change they expect will ramp up the turnout. Read the full article → from Large turnout expected at Summer Nights this year
For more than 30 years, Rotary International has worked to eradicate polio worldwide. The work continues as the crippling virus threatens a resurgence in some parts of the world. Read the full article → from Local Rotarians to discuss life-saving missions to Africa and South America
The Southborough Police Department is warning residents to be vigilant after a string of break-ins in recent weeks. In the last seven days alone, four homes and one business have been broken into. Read the full article → from Southborough Police warn residents after five break-ins in the past seven days
Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff this week in honor of those killed when a gunman opened fire in a Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin on Sunday. Read the full article → from Flags in Southborough flying at half staff in honor of Sikh Temple victims
Southborough Youth Baseball’s 10-year-old team wrapped up its season on a high note the other week. Here’s an update from Coach Paul Secrist. Read the full article → from Youth baseball: Southboro 10’s finish season with tournament win
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
The list of finalists vying for the position of Southborough Town Administrator was released today. Three candidates were recommended by the screening committee, with all of them currently serving in nearby towns. Read the full article → from Finalists announced for town administrator position
Later this month, Algonquin will play host to a training program that aims to prevent targeted acts of violence in our schools. It’s a topic that has taken on heightened meaning in light of recent tragedies. Read the full article → from Northborough-Southborough to host safe school initiative
George R Boothby, 87, of Fayville passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Read the full article → from Obituary: George R. Boothby, 87, longtime Southborough town employee and call firefighter
This week comes an event sure to delight every Southborough youngster. On Thursday, Clifford the Bit Red Dog will squeeze his way into the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Clifford the Big Red Dog will visit the Southborough Library on Thursday
What do you get when 54 kids and adults from Pilgrim Church travel to New York for a week of hard work? For some parishioners in the Bronx, the answer might just be a miracle. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church Youth Group repairs churches in New York during annual mission
For the past four years, volunteers have worked steadfastly on a wide-reaching update to the town’s zoning code. The Planning Board had hoped to bring the changes before voters at a Special Town Meeting this fall, but selectmen last week persuaded them to wait a few more months. Read the full article → from Planning Board agrees to delay town vote on zoning changes
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/6/12 – 8/11/12)
Holding a garage/yard sale? Looking for garage/yard sales? This is your post! Read the full article → from Open thread: Southborough garage and yard sales this weekend (8/4 & 8/5)