Southborough kids put their patriotism on display yesterday as they marched in the annual Southborough Library Fourth of July parade. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough Library Fourth of July parade
Obituary: Mabel M. (Trioli) Pugni, 103
Mabel M. (Trioli) Pugni, 103, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 , at Countryside Nursing Home, in Framingham. She was the wife of the late Joseph Pugni, who died in 1973. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mabel M. (Trioli) Pugni, 103
Former Southborough resident to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ on Friday
One former resident’s Southborough education will be put to the test this week. Southborough native Matt Samberg will compete on “Jeopardy!” on Friday night. Read the full article → from Former Southborough resident to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ on Friday
Open thread: Southborough garage and yard sales this weekend (6/30 & 7/1)
Holding a garage/yard sale? Looking for garage/yard sales? This is your post! Read the full article → from Open thread: Southborough garage and yard sales this weekend (6/30 & 7/1)
New fees and policies at the Transfer Station
The Board of Selectmen earlier this week signed off on a new set of rules and regulations for the Transfer Station. They left the price of a sticker alone at $175, but approved a number of other changes recommended by Department of Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan. Here’s a rundown of what’s new. Read the full article → from New fees and policies at the Transfer Station
Obituary: Maureen (Gormley) Haley, 77
Maureen (Gormley) Haley, 77, of Marlborough, died on Tuesday June 26, 2012 at her home. Born in Framingham, daughter of the late Joseph and Clotilda (Michaud) Gormley, she was the wife of the late Robert J. Haley, who died in December of 1991. Maureen was a graduate of Framingham High School Class of 1959 and Read the full article → from Obituary: Maureen (Gormley) Haley, 77
Southborough author Ann Port releases her third novel
In her recently-published third novel, Southborough author Ann Port takes a turn at historical fiction. A Fair Exchange is a novel and mystery set in Munich and Dachau during World War II. Read the full article → from Southborough author Ann Port releases her third novel
K-8 School Committee elects new officers
As is their tradition at the first meeting after town elections in May, the K-8 School Committee earlier this month elected new officers for the upcoming year. Read the full article → from K-8 School Committee elects new officers
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Farmers’ markets near Southborough
Farmers’ markets are cropping up all around Southborough. Westborough opened for their second year earlier this month, and Ashland is offering a market for the first time this year. Add that to old standbys in Hopkinton, Grafton, and Framingham, and Southborough residents have plenty of choices when it comes to fresh, local fare. Read the full article → from Farmers’ markets near Southborough
Voluntary odd/even water ban now in effect
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously last night to impose a voluntary odd/even water restriction starting immediately and running through September 22. Under the ban, outside water use is restricted based on your house number, so odd-numbered houses use water on odd-numbered days, and even-numbered houses use water on even-numbered days. Read the full article → from Voluntary odd/even water ban now in effect
No increase in sticker fee, but changes for the Transfer Station could be on the way
An increase in the cost of a Transfer Station sticker has been an annual event for several years now. Last night Selectmen decided to hold the fee at its current rate of $175, but there was little consensus on the board about how the Transfer Station should operate and be funded in the future. Read the full article → from No increase in sticker fee, but changes for the Transfer Station could be on the way
McAuliffe steps aside, selectmen appoint Eagle to zoning board
In a surprise move at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Zoning Board of Appeals member Regina McAuliffe withdrew her application for reappointment to the board. Her withdrawal paved the way for selectmen to appoint Southborough businessman David Eagle as a new permanent member of the ZBA. Read the full article → from McAuliffe steps aside, selectmen appoint Eagle to zoning board
Care packages sent to troops, as special thanks comes in from overseas
Earlier this week a group of Southborough residents gathered at the Senior Center to package up gifts from home to send to soldiers serving overseas, including one Southborough native far from home. Read the full article → from Care packages sent to troops, as special thanks comes in from overseas