A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/7/12 – 5/11/12)
Southborough artists open their studios to the public this weekend

Just in time for Mother’s Day, three artists will open their Southborough studios to the public this weekend. Read the full article → from Southborough artists open their studios to the public this weekend
Open thread: Southborough garage and yard sales this weekend (5/5 & 5/6)

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 (5/5 & 5/6)
Reminder: St. Mark’s Sustainability Fair on Sunday
Be sure to stop by the St. Mark’s Sustainability Fair when you’re out and about on Sunday. Looks like a fun time. Read the full article → from Reminder: St. Mark’s Sustainability Fair on Sunday
MWDN: Board discusses job duties for Southborough town administrator
Selectmen this week started hashing out a new job description for Southborough’s Town Administrator. Current Town Administrator Jean Kitchen will retire next month, and selectmen hope to strengthen the role of her successor by delegating as many of their day-to-day responsibilities as town bylaws will allow. Read the full article → from MWDN: Board discusses job duties for Southborough town administrator
Southborough police log (4/30/12 – 5/2/12): Harassment complaints and an out-of-control patient
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (4/30/12 – 5/2/12): Harassment complaints and an out-of-control patient
Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, May 4, 2012

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of SFC Donald Reis of Fall River who died of cancer earlier this week. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, May 4, 2012
From the Culinary Underground: Fresh Peas – Please!

This is the latest in an ongoing guest series brought to you by Southborough’s Culinary Underground. This week Chef Lori shares a culinary epiphany along with a wonderful springtime recipe. Read the full article → from From the Culinary Underground: Fresh Peas – Please!
Community garden almost ready for planting, plots still available

he planting season is approaching, and volunteers are busy getting the town’s community garden ready to go. The field, located in a corner of the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land, was plowed last weekend and the plots will be laid out on Saturday. Read the full article → from Community garden almost ready for planting, plots still available
Candidates talk communication, town manager legislation, more at Candidates’ Night

It was a pretty mellow evening at the Southborough Library as candidates for town elections last night introduced themselves to voters at the annual Candidates’ Night. No big drama, no real snark, just candidates asking for a vote. Read the full article → from Candidates talk communication, town manager legislation, more at Candidates’ Night
Southborough Rotary to host visitors from India
This weekend members of Southborough Rotary will introduce a team of fellow Rotarians from India to the charms of Southborough as part of an exchange program. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary to host visitors from India
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 postal carriers hope to help ‘Stamp Out Hunger’

On Saturday, May 12, Southborough postal carriers will join their peers across the country in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Items collected in Southborough as part of the 20th Annual Stamp Out Hunger event will go directly to the United Parishes of Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Southborough postal carriers hope to help ‘Stamp Out Hunger’
‘Wild Tales’ at the Southborough Library on Friday

Drumlin Farm is coming to the Southborough Library on Friday to share some wild tales – and to introduce some furry friends – in an event for kids ages three to five. Read the full article → from ‘Wild Tales’ at the Southborough Library on Friday