St. Matthew Parish recently awarded its annual scholarships to graduating seniors. Nine of the 16 scholarships went to Southborough residents. The rest were awarded to parishoners from Ashland and Hopkinton. Read the full article → from St. Matthew’s announces scholarship winners
Annual Pops Night concert at Algonquin on Wednesday
The annual Pops Night concert is a tradition that dates back at least as far as my days in the Algonquin orchestra. That is to say, it’s been going on for a long time. This year’s concert takes place on Wednesday, and it’s a great chance to hear all the Algonquin music ensembles have to offer. Read the full article → from Annual Pops Night concert at Algonquin on Wednesday
The week in government (5/28/12 – 6/1/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/28/12 – 6/1/12)
Steeple Coffeehouse closes out its season on Saturday
On Saturday night Steeple Coffeehouse will host its final show of the 2011-2012 season. Taking the stage to close things out will be trio Brother Sun. Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse closes out its season on Saturday
Open thread: Southborough garage and yard sales this weekend (5/26 – 5/28)
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 (5/26 – 5/28)
Get deals at Southborough businesses starting Saturday
The first annual Shop & Explore MetroWest kicks off on Saturday, and a number of Southborough businesses are participating by offering special deals and promotions. The event, sponsored by the MetroWest Tourism & Visitors Bureau is designed to showcase life and business in our neck of the woods. Read the full article → from Get deals at Southborough businesses starting Saturday
Southborough police log (5/20/12 – 5/23/12): An unfortunate ending for a gaggle of geese
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (5/20/12 – 5/23/12): An unfortunate ending for a gaggle of geese
Benefit concert TONIGHT at St. Anne’s Church
I just got word of this benefit concert at St. Anne’s tonight that features Southborough native Derek Johnson. Sounds like a great time for a great cause. Read the full article → from Benefit concert TONIGHT at St. Anne’s Church
Algonquin girls lacrosse wins big, Southborough player achieves career milestone
The Algonquin girls lacrosse team ended the regular season this week with a dramatic, come-from-behind overtime victory over rival Westborough. Read the full article → from Algonquin girls lacrosse wins big, Southborough player achieves career milestone
Southborough Library closed this weekend for system upgrade
The C/W MARS library consortium, of which the Southborough Library is a member, is undertaking a big project this weekend. They’re upgrading to a new version of electronic catalog system called Evergreen. Read the full article → from Southborough Library closed this weekend for system upgrade
Selectmen lukewarm on new Town House flagpole proposal
As you may (or may not) know, the flagpole in front of the Town House is not a flagpole at all. It’s actually a cell tower disguised to look like a flagpole. The town worked out that clever arrangement with AT&T more than a decade ago when the old flagpole needed to be replaced. In exchange for using the pole to house wireless antennae, the town gets about $26K in rent each year. Read the full article → from Selectmen lukewarm on new Town House flagpole proposal
Annual Memorial Day parade on Monday
Southborough will remember its veterans on Monday with the annual Memorial Day parade. The parade starts at 9:00 am at Marlboro Saving Bank at the corner of East Main and Newton Streets. Read the full article → from Annual Memorial Day parade on Monday
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Southborough girl nets success on the tennis court
Southborough youngster Alexis Almy was selected last month to compete in the prestigious Longines Future Tennis Aces – On the Road to the French Open U.S. Qualifying Tournament. Read the full article → from Southborough girl nets success on the tennis court