Southborough Youth Basketball players took to the court at halftime during the Algonquin boys and girls basketball games on Friday night. Southborough photographer and sports watcher Chris Wraight was there and sent along these photos. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough Youth Basketball shows off their skills
Deaths at primate center spark protests in Southborough and Cambridge
Protesters gathered near the New England Primate Research Center in Southborough on Sunday to protest recent primate deaths at the facility. Protesters also gathered in Cambridge, home of Harvard University, which owns and operates the research facility. Read the full article → from Deaths at primate center spark protests in Southborough and Cambridge
Selectmen meeting to be televised live tonight (with POLL)
I’ve long thought Board of Selectmen meetings would be more fun with a glass of wine in hand, and now those of you at home this evening will be able to put my theory to the test. Starting tonight, Board of Selectmen meetings will be broadcast live on public access television. Read the full article → from Selectmen meeting to be televised live tonight (with POLL)
Southborough police log (1/20/12 – 1/22/12): A slippery weekend for drivers
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (1/20/12 – 1/22/12): A slippery weekend for drivers
Reminder: Southborough authors Steve Ulfelder and Ann Port to talk at the library on Tuesday & Wednesday
Southborough novelists Steve Ulfelder and Ann Port will be at the Southborough Library on Tuesday and Wednesday this week to talk about their books and the publishing life. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough authors Steve Ulfelder and Ann Port to talk at the library on Tuesday & Wednesday
The week in high school sports (1/23/12 – 1/29/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/23/12 – 1/29/12)
Reverse 911 system now accepts cell phone and other numbers
Since the town started using the system a couple years back, Reverse 911 calls have become an important communication tool for the Southborough Police Department. The police have used the system to warn us about things like home break-ins, road closures, and even a black bear on the loose. Read the full article → from Reverse 911 system now accepts cell phone and other numbers
NSPAC shares the biggest college planning mistakes parents make (& how to avoid them) – Tuesday
Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council (NSPAC) announces “The Ten Biggest Mistakes Made by Parents During the College Planning Process (and how to avoid them),” presented by Linda Katz, OTR/L from Right Fit College Coaching. Read the full article → from NSPAC shares the biggest college planning mistakes parents make (& how to avoid them) – Tuesday
The week in government (1/23/12 – 1/27/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/23/12 – 1/27/12)
More snow is forecast for Saturday, and Chestnut Hill Farm is ready for sledding
With snow in the forecast, the organization that manages Chestnut Hill Farm wants to remind residents that, should the snow come, the farm will be open for winter fun. Read the full article → from More snow is forecast for Saturday, and Chestnut Hill Farm is ready for sledding
Got talent? Audition for the annual Southborough Rotary Talent Show!
It’s once again time to start thinking about the annual Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show, an annual event that features students in grades 5 through 12 performing acts of all types, from singing and dancing to juggling and martial arts. Read the full article → from Got talent? Audition for the annual Southborough Rotary Talent Show!
Do you recognize the family in this lost Christmas ornament? (UPDATED)
Above: Help reunite this Christmas ornament with its owner My Southborough reader Sue was at the Transfer Station a couple of weeks ago and found a Christmas ornament lying on the ground near the tree disposal area. She picked it up and brought it home for safe-keeping and has been trying to track down its Read the full article → from Do you recognize the family in this lost Christmas ornament? (UPDATED)
Get involved: How to run for office in Southborough
The kick-off to election season began last week with the first day to take out nomination papers on January 9. Already we’ve learned that some incumbents in Southborough intend to run again, while others will give up their seats. Read the full article → from Get involved: How to run for office in Southborough
Power goes out on south side for a second time this week
For the second time this week, residents on the south side of town woke up to no electricity. National Grid reports 71 customers lost power at around 7:45 am today. On Tuesday, 100 customers also on the south side were without power for a couple of hours in the morning. Read the full article → from Power goes out on south side for a second time this week