Seventeen-month-old Brendan, son of Southborough firefighter Chris Shanahan and his wife Melinda, has been diagnosed with leukemia. Fellow firefighters recently set up a fund to help with medical bills and expenses. Read the full article → from Southborough firefighters establish fund to help one of their own
Tips from Fit Studio28: Avoiding the barbecue blowout
This is the latest in an occasional guest series brought to you by Southborough residents Leah Ammon and Cindy Evangelous who together own FitStudio 28 in Westborough. Read the full article → from Tips from Fit Studio28: Avoiding the barbecue blowout
EEE found in mosquitoes in Westborough; West Nile in Shrewsbury
The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project announced today that the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus was found in mosquitoes in Westborough. The West Nile virus was found in mosquitoes in Shrewsbury and also in Tewksbury. Read the full article → from EEE found in mosquitoes in Westborough; West Nile in Shrewsbury
On the market this week…and last week, and the week before that
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week…and last week, and the week before that
Obituary: Michael Abu, 87
Michael Abu, 87, of Southborough, MA passed away on Monday, July 23rd, 2012. He was born on November 23, 1924 and was a long-time resident of Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael Abu, 87
PHOTOS: Southborough’s newest Jedi Knights
If intergalactic warfare should happen anytime soon, Southborough will be well protected thanks to a new crop of Jedi Knights trained just yesterday at the Southborough Public Library. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough’s newest Jedi Knights
Security guard: Man flashed gun in Southborough (MWDN)
From the Metrowest Daily News: Police are searching for the car of a man a security guard said pointed a gun at him on Rte. 9 early this morning. At 12:36 a.m., a security guard with the company Securitas came to the station to report that a man had just threatened him. The incident reportedly happened Read the full article → from Security guard: Man flashed gun in Southborough (MWDN)
Southborough Education Foundation awards $42K in grants for new school programs
The Southborough Education Foundation has a mission to help fund innovative programs in the Southborough schools, creative and challenging programs that wouldn’t get funded through the normal budget process. SEF recently awarded $42K in grants for the upcoming school year that will fund things like pedometers, equipment for DNA manipulation experiments, marimbas, and a whole lot of iPads. Read the full article → from Southborough Education Foundation awards $42K in grants for new school programs
Recreation programs coming up this summer
There’s still plenty of fun to be had this summer, and the Southborough Recreation Department wants to make sure you have plenty of options to keep the kids entertained. Read the full article → from Recreation programs coming up this summer
Southborough Food Pantry in need of donations
The Southborough Food Pantry gets a significant amount of its donations from the Southborough schools. That means during the summer when school is not in session, it can be harder to keep the pantry shelves full. Read the full article → from Southborough Food Pantry in need of donations
Early cases of EEE-infected mosquitoes have Southborough officials urging caution
No doubt you’ve heard that several mosquitoes have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the southeastern part of our state. Now Southborough emergency officials are urging residents to take caution. Read the full article → from Early cases of EEE-infected mosquitoes have Southborough officials urging caution
Southborough police logs (7/20/12 – 7/22/12): Police warn of vehicle break-ins
Southborough police are warning residents to lock their car doors when parked at home or when out and about, after two vehicle break-ins were reported in recent days. One took place at a residence and the other while the car was parked at a Main Street business. Police say laptops, iPads, and other valuables were stolen. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (7/20/12 – 7/22/12): Police warn of vehicle break-ins
Fires in Northborough and Ashland last night keep Southborough crews busy
Last night was a busy one for the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fires in Northborough and Ashland last night keep Southborough crews busy
Learn to be a Jedi Knight at the Southborough Library on Tuesday
The Force will be with Southborough kids on Tuesday as the Southborough Library hosts a Star Wars Jedi Knight training performance. It’s interactive fun for boys and girls. Read the full article → from Learn to be a Jedi Knight at the Southborough Library on Tuesday