A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/26/12 – 3/30/12)
Obituary: Shaun J. Kelly, 63
Shaun J. Kelly, 63, a former longtime Natick resident, died Wednesday night, March 20, 2012, at Merrimack Valley Hospital. Born, raised and educated in Natick, he was a son of the late Patrick J. and Marjorie E. (Nelson) Kelly. He was a 1967 graduate of Natick High School, where he enjoyed various sports, particularly hockey. Read the full article → from Obituary: Shaun J. Kelly, 63
Obituary: Mary Gorman, 85
Mary Catherine (Brown) Gorman, 85, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, during a brief illness, and was surrounded by family and friends. She was the wife of Leonard E. Gorman, who passed away in 2001. She was a graduate of Wellesley High School and LaSalle Junior College, and she worked at Grover Cronin and then Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary Gorman, 85
Where’s all that water going, anyway?
Over the past week or so, we’ve watched the water in the Sudbury Reservoir get lower and lower as the MWRA prepares to work on two dams in town. As previously unseen rocks and islands reveal themselves, many have asked where all the water is going. Read the full article → from Where’s all that water going, anyway?
Southborough designer teaches the basics of floral design
Spring flowers are on their way, and if you want to know how to show them off to their best effect, consider signing up for Introduction to Floral Design at Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, which will be led by Southborough resident Nancy Vargas. Read the full article → from Southborough designer teaches the basics of floral design
Three chances to hear about the school budget next week
As is their annual tradition, the Southborough K-8 School Committee next week will host three budget information sessions for parents, seniors, and anyone else who is interested in learning more about school spending. Read the full article → from Three chances to hear about the school budget next week
Harvard touts changes at Primate Center while activist group files complaint
The Harvard-owned New England Primate Research Center in Southborough has been under the microscope lately after four monkeys died at the facility in less than two years. Harvard recently invited a Boston Globe reporter to tour the facility to see the changes they’ve made in response to the deaths. Meanwhile, an animal rights group has filed a complaint against Harvard saying there was a fifth death that went unreported. Read the full article → from Harvard touts changes at Primate Center while activist group files complaint
Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, March 23
Governor Patrick has ordered the American and Commonwealth Flags lowered to half-staff today in honor of Army Sergeant Michael Bono. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Friday, March 23
Obituary: Christopher Karis, 90
MARLBOROUGH – KARIS, Christopher G. 90, of Marlborough and formerly of Foxborough, died on March 20, 2012. He was an electrical engineer for the former Boston Edison, and the beloved husband of Doris (Snow) Karis for the past 62 years; devoted father of Jonathan Karis and his wife Nancy of Southborough; Kathleen Karis of Jupiter, Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher Karis, 90
From the Culinary Underground: Meatless Monday…or any other day
This post brought the usual groans from the other instructors at CU – a noise that fall on my increasingly deaf and uncaring ears. Why are carnivores so threatened by the idea of giving up meat for even one meal? Read the full article → from From the Culinary Underground: Meatless Monday…or any other day
Taste of the Boroughs on Sunday
An annual celebration of local food and drink takes place this weekend in Westborough. The Taste of the Boroughs, an event that highlights local restaurants and caterers in the Boroughs — Westborough, Northborough, Southborough, and Marlborough — along with surrounding areas happens on Sunday, March 25 at the Doubletree Inn off Route 9. Read the full article → from Taste of the Boroughs on Sunday
Former ZBA chairman pulls papers for Planning Board
Former Zoning Board of Appeals chairman Sam Stivers has pulled nomination papers for a seat on the Planning Board. According to records from the Town Clerk, Stivers pulled papers on Tuesday. The deadline for filing is next Monday. Read the full article → from Former ZBA chairman pulls papers for Planning Board
MWDN: Southborough looks to pave roads in cemetery
Here’s the lowdown on a Town Meeting article I only recently learned about. At the April meeting, the DPW will ask for voters’ approval to pave the stone dust roads in the Rural Cemetery. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough looks to pave roads in cemetery
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week