Leo J. Maselli, II at age 64 passed away September 7, 2012 in Daytona Beach, FL with his family by his side. Read the full article → from Obituary: Leo J. Maselli, II, 64
Obituary: Chandler J. Robbins, Jr.
Robbins, Chandler J., Jr. of Southborough and formerly of Quincy passed away on September 19, 2012. Chandler is survived by his father, Chandler J. Robbins, Sr. of Weymouth, his sisters, Gay Rendle and Joy Robbins Beckwith of Pembroke, his aunt, Mrs. Anthony Spinello of Venice, FL and several cousins. Read the full article → from Obituary: Chandler J. Robbins, Jr.
From the Culinary Underground: Eating American history
This is the latest in an ongoing guest series brought to you by Southborough’s Culinary Underground. This week Chef Lori shares a recipe perfect for election season. Read the full article → from From the Culinary Underground: Eating American history
Stop & Shop and AT&T support this weekend’s troop drive
When Lisa Braccio learned Stop and Shop would be donating $47K worth of goods they collected in September to the care package drive she’s holding this weekend, she was thrilled. She was also worried. Read the full article → from Stop & Shop and AT&T support this weekend’s troop drive
New basketball courts at Woodward the result of community effort
Students at Woodward were welcomed back to school this year with an unexpected update to their playground. Two new half-court basketball courts, sporting developmentally-appropriate basketball hoops, were installed before the start of the school year. Read the full article → from New basketball courts at Woodward the result of community effort
Political round-up: The week in press releases
As we all know, the election is less than one month away. That means there’s no escaping the commercials, the poll projections, the 24×7 analysis. It also means there’s no escaping the press releases that are currently flooding my inbox. Read the full article → from Political round-up: The week in press releases
Board of Health chair to discuss medical marijuana at the Southborough Library – October 16
Next month voters in Massachusetts will be asked to weigh in on the question of legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. Next week at the Southborough Library, resident and chairman of the Southborough Board of Health Dr. Louis Fazen will discuss the issues surrounding medical marijuana. Read the full article → from Board of Health chair to discuss medical marijuana at the Southborough Library – October 16
PHOTOS: Your shots from Heritage Day and the pumpkin lighting
Thanks to everyone who sent in photos from Heritage Day and this year’s pumpkin lighting. The weather may not have been ideal for the pumpkin lighting, but from the photos it’s clear the rain did nothing to dampen the pumpkin (and pineapple!) creativity. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Your shots from Heritage Day and the pumpkin lighting
Steeple Coffeehouse opens for the season on Saturday
Steeple Coffeehouse, located in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall, will open its 17th season on Saturday with a special performance by the venerable Aztec Two-Step. It will be the debut performance of the acoustic duo’s 40th Anniversary show. Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse opens for the season on Saturday
MWDN: Man wanted in Southborough copper theft charged
When Southborough police interrupted an alleged copper theft in progress at NStar early last month, one suspect was arrested at gunpoint but another was able to run away. The Metrowest Daily News reports this week the suspect who got away was arrested and arraigned recently in Westborough District Court. Read the full article → from MWDN: Man wanted in Southborough copper theft charged
NSPAC presents ‘Basic Rights in Special Education’ – October 16
Northborough/Southborough (NSPAC) and Westborough (SEPAC) Special Education Parent Advisory Councils Announce “Basic Rights in Special Education” on Tuesday October 16, from 7:00-9:00pm in the library at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough, MA. Read the full article → from NSPAC presents ‘Basic Rights in Special Education’ – October 16
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Reminder: Finn Fall Festival on Friday night
Carnival-style games, face painting, crafts, and the always-popular bake sale will highlight the Finn Fall Festival on Friday night. All families are invited – you don’t need to have a child at Finn to attend. Read the full article → from Reminder: Finn Fall Festival on Friday night
Care package drive for the troops this weekend at the Southborough Senior Center
Continuing their tradition of bi-annual care package drives, Southborough resident Lisa Braccio and friends will be hold their fall drive this weekend at the Senior Center. Braccio, who was recently honored for her work on behalf of the troops, says the need is as great now as ever. Read the full article → from Care package drive for the troops this weekend at the Southborough Senior Center