The EEE and West Nile viruses have been found in mosquitoes in nearby towns (Westborough and Shrewsbury, respectively). While no infected mosquitoes have been identified in Southborough, some residents wonder if it’s only a matter of time. Read the full article → from A crow dies in Southborough. Was it EEE?
Obituary: Winifred (Hemenway) Ledger, 92
Winifred (Hemenway) Ledger, 92, of Southborough and foremerly a long time resident of Sudbury, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012, after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Winifred (Hemenway) Ledger, 92
Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig dances at the Southborough Public Library on Thursday
Enjoy a perfect day of ballet fun for the budding dancers and story lovers in your family on Thursday, August 2 at 2:30 pm, when ballerinas from Ballet Arts Worcester take center stage at the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig dances at the Southborough Public Library on Thursday
Advisory Committee seeks to delay town meeting vote on zoning changes
The Board of Selectmen tonight will meet with the Planning Board to discuss a wide-reaching proposal to update the town’s zoning code. They’ll also hear a request from the Advisory Committee to delay a town meeting vote on the changes. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee seeks to delay town meeting vote on zoning changes
‘Boroughs-area communities receive state funding for new park system
Local planning groups have secured a $15K grant to look into the feasibility of creating a regional system that would link parks throughout the ‘Boroughs. One of the planners told the Metrowest Daily News the idea is to create an “Emerald Necklace for the MetroWest.” Read the full article → from ‘Boroughs-area communities receive state funding for new park system
Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, July 31
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Westfield Police Officer Jose Torres. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, July 31
Catch a family movie at the library on Tuesday
Children are invited to the Southborough Library on Tuesday, July 31, to view the animated film Stitch! The Movie. Read the full article → from Catch a family movie at the library on Tuesday
MWDN: Future of Southborough hovercraft up in air
Did you know Southborough has a hovercraft? We do, but perhaps not for much longer. Read the full article → from MWDN: Future of Southborough hovercraft up in air
Assabet Valley Mastersingers to hold open auditions in August and September
The Assabet Valley Mastersigners, a choral group with members from Southborough, Northborough, Marlborough, Hudson, Shrewsbury, Westborough and surrounding communities, will hold open rehearsals for new members in August and September. Read the full article → from Assabet Valley Mastersingers to hold open auditions in August and September
The week in government (7/30/12 – 8/3/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/30/12 – 8/3/12)
Obituary: Kathryn A. (Healy) Cato, 52
Kathryn A. (Healy) Cato, 52, of Southborough died Friday, July 27, 2012, at home surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Kathryn A. (Healy) Cato, 52
Children’s book blog: Getting ready for kindergarten
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 your little ones about to start kindergarten. Read the full article → from Children’s book blog: Getting ready for kindergarten
Open thread: Southborough garage and yard sales this weekend (7/28 & 7/29)
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 (7/28 & 7/29)
Southborough: We’re number 1! Or not.
What’s the best community in Central Mass? That’s what the site Go Local Worcester recently set out to determine. They crunched the numbers, counted the restaurants and museums, reviewed MCAS data, and looked at housing and crime statistics. Of the 72 communities in Central Mass, Southborough came in… Read the full article → from Southborough: We’re number 1! Or not.