Boy Scout Troop 1 will once again hold their annual Christmas tree collection service, this year on Saturday, January 5. Read the full article → from Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees on Saturday, January 5
Big Joe the Storyteller at the Southborough Library on Thursday
Looking for something fun to do with your kids this week? Popular storyteller Big Joe will make a return visit to the Southborough Library on Thursday to share stories and a lot of laughs. Read the full article → from Big Joe the Storyteller at the Southborough Library on Thursday
MWDN: Given lemons, Southborough man made lemonade
By all accounts, Southborough last week lost a remarkable resident. Twenty-nine year-old Michael Sampson died of a rare genetic disease. Yesterday the Metrowest Daily News ran a profile of him that is worth a read. Read the full article → from MWDN: Given lemons, Southborough man made lemonade
Will Southborough have a white Christmas?
When the kiddos wake up on Christmas morning, they’ll find not only full stockings, but in all likelihood, a coating of white on the ground outside. Read the full article → from Will Southborough have a white Christmas?
Obituary: Michael D. Sampson, 29
Michael D. Sampson, 29, of Northborough, formerly of Southborough, died Friday, December 21, 2012 in Boston Children’s Hospital, from complications of Cockayne’s Syndrome. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael D. Sampson, 29
Obituary: Heather M. Merloni, 49
Heather M. (Rouhan) Merloni, 49, of Marlborough, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, after an illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Heather M. Merloni, 49
From the Culinary Underground: Robbie’s holiday cookies
This is the latest in an ongoing guest series brought to you by Southborough’s Culinary Underground. This week Chef Lori shares a recipe that would make a perfect treat for your favorite four-legged friend. Read the full article → from From the Culinary Underground: Robbie’s holiday cookies
St. Mark’s open for public skating over the holiday break
Mother Nature has not cooperated enough to get the community skating rink at Woodward up and running, but there will still be opportunities to skate over the Christmas break as the rink at St. Mark’s opens to the public. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s open for public skating over the holiday break
POLL: What were the most significant Southborough stories of 2012?
Arounnd this time each year I put together a list of the top stories from the past 12 months. This year I’d like some help from you. Read the full article → from POLL: What were the most significant Southborough stories of 2012?
Kindergroup thanks local businesses for helping to bring Santa to town
The members of Southborough Kindergroup are no doubt on Santa’s nice list this year after putting together another excellent Santa Day last weekend. The organizers asked me to pass along these words of thanks to all those who made the event possible. Read the full article → from Kindergroup thanks local businesses for helping to bring Santa to town
Southborough police logs (12/13/12 – 12/18/12): Driver flees after traffic stop
A traffic stop on Central Street last Saturday resulted in a K9 search after the driver fled the scene, and icy weather kept the Southborough police and DPW busy on Monday. Read about those incidents and more in the latest installment of the Southborough police logs (via Facebook). Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (12/13/12 – 12/18/12): Driver flees after traffic stop
Save the date: Snowflakes for Sandy Hook – December 29 & January 5
After the shooting last week at Sandy Hook Elementary School, most of us have been left wondering what we can do to help. Many are sending letters of condolence to the families afflicted by the tragedy. A mom I know is driving down to Newtown this week to deliver meals she and friends prepared. A number of memorial funds have been established. Read the full article → from Save the date: Snowflakes for Sandy Hook – December 29 & January 5
Southborough officer joins convoy to visit Virginia boy battling cancer
Riding in an attention-grabbing convoy of 100 cruisers, a group of local police officers journeyed from Massachusetts to Virginia yesterday to bring cards and well wishes to a little boy battling cancer. One of those officers was from Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough officer joins convoy to visit Virginia boy battling cancer
MWDN: Algonquin to again weigh adding teachers
At a regional school committee meeting last night, Superintendent Charles Gobron gave a preview of factors driving the Algonquin budget for fiscal year 2013. One of those factors is a desire to lower the student-teacher ratio by hiring more teachers. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin to again weigh adding teachers