Hudson resident Katie Keefe lost both her grandfathers to cancer, and next month she’ll take part in the 14th Annual UMass Medicine Cancer Walk in their memory. Katie works at Southborough-based Capital Group Properties, and on September 15, she’ll hold a blockbuster yard sale at the Town Center Plaza (which is owned by Capital Group) to raise money for the UMass Memorial Foundation. Read the full article → from Upcoming yard sale will raise money for cancer research – Here’s how to donate items
Southborough heads back to school today
I heard the familiar sound of a school bus rumbling down my street this morning as Southborough students headed back to school. Read the full article → from Southborough heads back to school today
Southborough police logs (8/24/12 – 8/26/12): A ‘geyser of sewage’
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (8/24/12 – 8/26/12): A ‘geyser of sewage’
Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Flags in Southborough and across the Commonwealth are flying at half staff today in honor of U.S. Army Major Steven Brothers. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Police release surveillance photo in Fitzgerald’s robbery
Southborough Police have released a photo of a suspect involved in last week’s armed robbery at Fitzgerald’s General Store. Police say the man entered the store last Wednesday, brandished a knife, and removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register. Read the full article → from Police release surveillance photo in Fitzgerald’s robbery
One year ago today: Tropical Storm Irene
A year ago today, most of us were without power as Tropical Storm Irene blew through town. The outer bands of Irene began drenching Southborough on Saturday, August 27. The real action hit on Sunday morning, with more heavy rain and wind gusts that knocked down trees and and branches all over town. Read the full article → from One year ago today: Tropical Storm Irene
MWDN: Southborough looking forward to expanded role with Mark Purple
Last week selectmen unanimously voted to offer the job of Southborough town administrator to Ashland Interim Town Manager Mark Purple. Throughout the recruiting process, selectmen talked about an expanded role for the next town administrator. Brad from the Metrowest Daily News chatted with Selectman John Rooney about what that expanded role might entail. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough looking forward to expanded role with Mark Purple
Summer Nights a success thanks to community support
It takes a village to make Southborough’s annual Summer Nights celebration a success, and Recreation Director Dorren Ferguson passed along these words of thanks to all those who helped out. Read the full article → from Summer Nights a success thanks to community support
Save the date: Cumberland Farms president to speak at Southborough Library – September 13
The latest installment of the Southborough Library’s ongoing Inside Story speaker series has been announced. This time Southborough resident Ari Haseotes, president and COO of Cumberland Farms, will share an inside look at his family-run business. Read the full article → from Save the date: Cumberland Farms president to speak at Southborough Library – September 13
Sign up for 21st Annual Falconi Family Memorial Golf Tournament
Since 1992 the Falconi family has organized an annual golf tournament to benefit the Friends of the Council on Aging, and this year is no exception. The 21st annual Falconi Family Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, September 17 at Juniper Hill in Northborough. Read the full article → from Sign up for 21st Annual Falconi Family Memorial Golf Tournament
PHOTOS: Southborough Summer Nights 2012
Mother Nature made up for last year by offering up a perfect evening for Summer Nights this year. On Saturday the community gathered at Neary School to reunite with friends, enjoy some music and sunshine, and to bid a fond, if reluctant, adieu to summer. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough Summer Nights 2012
MWDN:T-Hawks wonder what happened to Pop Warner program
Eighteen months ago, the Northborough-Southborough T-Hawks decided to leave Central Mass. Pop Warner for another league. It was an expensive decision. Pop Warner sued, and under a settlement the Jr. T-Hawks agreed to hand over $55K of its cash reserves and $20K of equipment to Pop Warner. Read the full article → from MWDN:T-Hawks wonder what happened to Pop Warner program
The week in government (8/27/12 – 8/31/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/27/12 – 8/31/12)
Everything you need to know about Summer Nights 2012
Here are all the details you’ll need for Summer Nights on Sunday. Bring a blanket and some lawn chairs and claim an area on the lawn, then head off to enjoy all the activities, food, and music. Read the full article → from Everything you need to know about Summer Nights 2012