What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
On the market this week
Obituary: Rick Mitchell Maxim, 63
Rick Mitchell Maxim, 63, of Southborough and Ogunquit, ME, died on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Tufts Medical Center after a brief illness. He leaves his beloved wife of 38 years, Jane (Walsh) Maxim and his children, Ryan Maxim and his wife Erica, of Worcester; Hayley Maxim of Marlboro, Abigail Maxim of Brighton and his adored granddaughter Ava Jane. Read the full article → from Obituary: Rick Mitchell Maxim, 63
Local fitness facility to hold fundraiser for Shanahan family
By now you have surely heard the plight of little Brendan Shanahan, the toddler-aged son of Southborough firefighter Chris Shanahan who was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. The community has pulled together to raise money to help the family in their fight, and next month CrossFit SOBO will host another fundraiser to aid the cause. Read the full article → from Local fitness facility to hold fundraiser for Shanahan family
School superintendent says central office is understaffed
School Superintendent Charles Gobron told the Regional School Committee last week the districts’ central office is understaffed and he plans to take steps this year to ease the pressure. Read the full article → from School superintendent says central office is understaffed
Seeking sponsors for the Finn Fall Festival – October 12
Carnival-style games, face painting, crafts, and the always-popular bake sale. You’ll find it all at the Finn Fall Festival on October 12. Organizers say they’re expecting upwards of 200 people to come out and enjoy the family fun, and they’re looking for sponsors who would like to lend their support. Read the full article → from Seeking sponsors for the Finn Fall Festival – October 12
Bargain Box to open for the fall season on Thursday
Fall is upon us, and that means its Bargain Box time again. The consignment/used clothing store run by St. Mark’s Church offers clothes and accessories for women, men, and kids. The shop is open only twice a year — for a few weeks each in the fall and again in the spring. Read the full article → from Bargain Box to open for the fall season on Thursday
Upcoming programs from the Recreation Department: Zumba, science workshops, floral design, and more
The Recreation Department says it still has space in some upcoming programs for both adults and kids. Here’s a list of what’s coming up. Read the full article → from Upcoming programs from the Recreation Department: Zumba, science workshops, floral design, and more
Finance director warns of another tough budget year
With less free cash on hand this year, and without some of the one-time money the town has used to fund budgets in the past, Southborough Finance Director Brian Ballantine told selectmen last week there’s little chance of avoiding a tax increase next year. Read the full article → from Finance director warns of another tough budget year
Southborough seniors and town employees can get flu shots on Thursday
The Southborough Board of Health is sponsoring a flu clinic for seniors and town employees on Thursday, September 27. Read the full article → from Southborough seniors and town employees can get flu shots on Thursday
Obituary: Marjorie R. Mitchell Cunningham, 77, longtime teacher at Finn School
Her passion was for music. Her commitment was to teaching. Her dedication was to family. Marjorie R. (Parker) Mitchell Cunningham of Westborough, died early Saturday morning, September 22, 2012, just over a week after celebrating her 77th birthday. Read the full article → from Obituary: Marjorie R. Mitchell Cunningham, 77, longtime teacher at Finn School
At the Southborough Library this week (9/24/12 – 9/29/12): College financial aid and genealogy
Here’s what’s happening at the Southborough Library this week. Read the full article → from At the Southborough Library this week (9/24/12 – 9/29/12): College financial aid and genealogy
High school sports for the week (9/24/12 – 9/30/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports for the week (9/24/12 – 9/30/12)
Planning Board releases zoning comparison document
In effort to help residents get a handle on extensive changes being proposed to the town’s zoning code, the Planning Board earlier this month released a document that compares the new zoning code to the existing code. It’s a document the Advisory Committee has been pressing the Planning Board to provide for several months now. Read the full article → from Planning Board releases zoning comparison document
Southborough police logs (9/17/12 – 9/20/12): Falling trees block multiple roadways
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (9/17/12 – 9/20/12): Falling trees block multiple roadways