What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (12/27/11 – 1/2/12)
Breaking news: Swap Shop to remain open as town explores options
DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan said tonight the Swap Shop will remain open while the town explores options for dealing with traffic and other issues at the Transfer Station location. The Swap Shop had been slated to close for good on January 7. I’ll have more information on the blog tomorrow, including details on a proposal Read the full article → from Breaking news: Swap Shop to remain open as town explores options
Obituary: Phyllis M. (Rousseau) Chenard – January 2, 2012
Phyllis M. (Rousseau) Chenard, 90, of Hanover, NH, formerly a long time resident of Southborough, died on Monday, January 2, 2012 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Roland A. Chenard who passed away in 1984. Phyllis was a 1939 graduate of Framingham High School and work for many Read the full article → from Obituary: Phyllis M. (Rousseau) Chenard – January 2, 2012
Obituary: Alexander B. Pisinski – January 1, 2012

Auburn – Alexander B. Pisinski, 99, of Auburn, died Sunday, January 1st in the Life Care Center of Auburn. His wife, Helen T. (Goblaskas) Pisinski, died in 2002. He leaves three sons, Thomas Pisinski and his wife Margaret of Northborough, Paul C. Pisinski and his wife Janet of Boylston, and Edward G. Pisinski and his Read the full article → from Obituary: Alexander B. Pisinski – January 1, 2012
Obituary: Antoinette (Lucente) Beneduce – January 2, 2012
Mrs. Antoinette (Lucente) Beneduce, 97, of Milford, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Countryside Healthcare of Milford, after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Joseph A. Beneduce, who died in 2004. Mrs. Beneduce was born in Flushing, N.Y., the daughter of the late Michael and Theresa (DeDonna) Lucente. She attended public Read the full article → from Obituary: Antoinette (Lucente) Beneduce – January 2, 2012
A Southborough mother’s solution to the Swap Shop dilemma
Since the decision to close it was announced back in November, many of you have offered suggestions for improving operations at the Swap Shop. In this guest post, one Southborough mother offers up her (tongue-and-cheek) solution. Read the full article → from A Southborough mother’s solution to the Swap Shop dilemma
Suggested program fees are going up at the Senior Center

Fundraising is down, and that means starting in January, fees are going up for seniors who enjoy lunches and other programs at the Senior Center. Read the full article → from Suggested program fees are going up at the Senior Center
Two NSPAC events coming up this month

The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council has two opportunities this month for parents and caregivers to connect. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Two NSPAC events coming up this month
Southborough police log (12/27/11 – 12/29/11): Sleep over sneak-aways
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (12/27/11 – 12/29/11): Sleep over sneak-aways
The year in review: The best photos of 2011
The opportunity to take photos around town is one of the things I love most about running this blog. Even more, I love getting your photos. Here are some of my favorite shots – yours and mine – from 2011. Read the full article → from The year in review: The best photos of 2011
The week in high school sports (1/2 – 1/8)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/2 – 1/8)
Fayville residents without power last night
Fayville area residents were without power for several hours last night after a power line on Central Street came down shortly after midnight. Read the full article → from Fayville residents without power last night
Obituary: Richard C. McCoy – December 29, 2011
Richard C. McCoy, 80, of Southborough died on Thursday, December 29, 2011 after a period of declining health. Born in Peekskill, NY, he was the son of the late Lester and Martha (Reinbolt) McCoy. Mr. McCoy was a teacher. He is survived by his son Nicolas McCoy and his wife Paige and their children Katie Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard C. McCoy – December 29, 2011
With closure looming, Selectmen to discuss Swap Shop on Tuesday
The Swap Shop’s stay of execution is nearing an end. The popular leave-it-take-it shop at the Transfer Station is slated to close on Saturday. Selectmen will discuss the shop and its impending closure at their meeting on Tuesday. Read the full article → from With closure looming, Selectmen to discuss Swap Shop on Tuesday