I owe you all a tremendous amount of thanks for another banner year here at My Southborough. Traffic has grown steadily since I started blogging in August of 2008, and this year was no exception. As the year draws to a close, I thought I’d share some statistics to help you get a sense of the community you’ve helped create. Read the full article → from The year in review: A look at the numbers for 2011
Assabet Valley last week hosted area legislators – including Senator Jamie Eldridge who represents Southborough along with other towns – to talk about the school’s successes and challenges. Among other topics, they discussed funding for Assabet’s proposed renovation project. Read the full article → from Assabet hosts annual legislators’ breakfast
The skating rink at St. Mark’s will be closed until further notice because some equipment needed to maintain the ice broke yesterday. Read the full article → from Skating rink at St. Mark’s closed until further notice – UPDATED: The rink is open again
For many of us — myself included — it’s still a little too early to take down the Christmas decorations. But when that time comes, Southborough Boy Scout Troop 1 will be ready and willing to help. Read the full article → from Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees on Saturday, January 7
Each week we take a look back at the top stories reported in the Southborough Villager 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years ago. Here are the stories that were making headlines during the week of December 26. Read the full article → from The week in Southborough history: Building committees and arcade games
When Southborough police foiled a break-in at Eaton Apothecary last week, it wasn’t the first time the pharmacy had been the target of thieves. Now police are trying to determine if the two Lynn brothers they captured were the same ones responsible for past break-ins. Read the full article → from Police investigate past break-ins at Eaton Apothecary
The Southborough Library has some events planned this week to help keep the kiddos entertained while they’re on vacation. Here’s the schedule. Wednesday, December 28: Movie Day Children and their parents or caregivers are invited to a showing of “Happy Feet” (Rated PG, 87 minutes). Popcorn and juice will be served. Movie license and refreshments Read the full article → from Vacation week fun at the Southborough Library
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (12/26 – 1/1)
What with all the presents to open and pies to eat, I suspect many of you may have missed this article published in yesterday’s Metrowest Daily News. It’s worth a read. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough cop alleges sergeant unlawfully released prisoners
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/26 – 12/30)
Mr. Robert B. Willoughby, 83, of Southborough and formerly of Marthas Vineyard, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He was the husband of Carmella (Cellucci) Willoughby for the past 63 years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert B. Willoughby – December 19, 2011
Southborough has seen a few break-ins over the past couple of months, so if you’re going out of town for the holidays you might want to let the Southborough Police Department know. Read the full article → from Going out of town? Let the Southborough Police Department know
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from Holiday schedule for the transfer station, library, and other spots around town
This is the latest in an occasional series by Beth Melo, a Southborough mom who loves to read to her kids. In this installment, Beth shares her picks for Christmas reading. Read the full article → from Children’s book blog: Christmas books for young children