SHIPPENVILLE, PA – Herbert H. Kiser died peacefully at his residence with family by his side on March 2, 2012. Born January 20, 1921 in Shippenville, PA, he was 91 years old. He graduated from Penn State University in 1941 with a BS in electro-chemical engineering; he received his MS in electrical engineering from the Read the full article → from Obituary: Herbert H. Kiser, 91
Obituary: Joseph Robert Creasia, 74
CHELSEA – Joseph Robert Creasia, 74, of Chelsea, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was born in Uxbridge son of the late Theresa (Merolli) Creasia who died in 1987 and the late Nicholas Creasia who died in 1976. He was predeceased by his brother Nicholas Creasia of Franklin Read the full article → from Obituary: Joseph Robert Creasia, 74
Tuesday’s Taste of Metrowest to feature Southborough businesses
Looking for a new favorite restaurant? How about just a fun evening out? Tomorrow night’s Second Annual Taste of Metrowest will offer the chance at both. The event, sponsored by the Metrowest Chamber of Commerce, celebrates the best restaurants, specialty food shops, beer, wine, and other beverage providers, local wineries, local farms, and more. Read the full article → from Tuesday’s Taste of Metrowest to feature Southborough businesses
Make Lego creations at the library on Tuesday
Love your Legos? Children ages five and up are invited to stop by the Southborough Public Library on Tuesday from 3:45 pm to 5:00 pm to make Lego creations. Read the full article → from Make Lego creations at the library on Tuesday
Mauro to be sworn in as fire chief on Tuesday
Joseph Mauro will be sworn in as Southborough’s new fire chief in a ceremony at the Town House tomorrow evening. The swearing-in comes 14 months after brother John Mauro Jr. announced his intention to retire from the top position after 38 years on the force. Read the full article → from Mauro to be sworn in as fire chief on Tuesday
Firefighters battle brush fires on Southville Road (UPDATED)
Southborough fire crews battled several brush fires on Southville Road yesterday. Read the full article → from Firefighters battle brush fires on Southville Road (UPDATED)
Southborough police log (3/6/12 – 3/11/12): A lost dog, a found dog, a school bus accident, and more
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (3/6/12 – 3/11/12): A lost dog, a found dog, a school bus accident, and more
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Obituary: Sherman V. Olson, 81
SOUTHBOROUGH – “Keep it simple” was this entrepreneur’s favorite principle and one which personified his life. His business and personal insights, which he liked to call “words of wisdom”, will live on among those who had the pleasure to know him, work for him and live with him. Sherman Olson of Southborough and Jackson Hole, WY, Read the full article → from Obituary: Sherman V. Olson, 81
Children’s book blog: Good choices for beginning readers
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 favorite choices for children who are learning to read. Read the full article → from Children’s book blog: Good choices for beginning readers
Popular act returns to Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday night
Back by popular demand, Blackstone Valley Bluegrass will take the stage at the Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday night. Now in its sixteenth season, Steeple Coffeehouse is located in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall. Read the full article → from Popular act returns to Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday night
Girl Scouts collecting items for Hopkinton animal shelter
Southborough Girl Scout Troop 77103 is sponsoring a drive to aid our furry friends at Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton. The girls are collecting supplies like used towels, blankets, and sheets, along with necessities like dog food. Read the full article → from Girl Scouts collecting items for Hopkinton animal shelter
Authors offer inspiration at Neary Book Week
A group of Neary fifth graders, sitting cross-legged on the floor of the school cafeteria earlier this week, listened with interest as Newbery Award winning author/illustrator Grace Lin told them about growing up as the only Asian child in her upstate New York school, and the stories that were inspired by her experiences. Read the full article → from Authors offer inspiration at Neary Book Week
Assabet Valley Mastersingers to perform Music Across the Ages on Sunday
The Assabet Valley Mastersingers – a choral group with members from Southborough, Northborough, Marlborough, Hudson, Shrewsbury, Westborough and surrounding communities – will present Music Across the Ages at St. Mark’s School on Sunday. Read the full article → from Assabet Valley Mastersingers to perform Music Across the Ages on Sunday