Michael Abu, 87, of Southborough, MA passed away on Monday, July 23rd, 2012. He was born on November 23, 1924 and was a long-time resident of Framingham. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael Abu, 87
PHOTOS: Southborough’s newest Jedi Knights
If intergalactic warfare should happen anytime soon, Southborough will be well protected thanks to a new crop of Jedi Knights trained just yesterday at the Southborough Public Library. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough’s newest Jedi Knights
Security guard: Man flashed gun in Southborough (MWDN)
From the Metrowest Daily News: Police are searching for the car of a man a security guard said pointed a gun at him on Rte. 9 early this morning. At 12:36 a.m., a security guard with the company Securitas came to the station to report that a man had just threatened him. The incident reportedly happened Read the full article → from Security guard: Man flashed gun in Southborough (MWDN)
Southborough Education Foundation awards $42K in grants for new school programs
The Southborough Education Foundation has a mission to help fund innovative programs in the Southborough schools, creative and challenging programs that wouldn’t get funded through the normal budget process. SEF recently awarded $42K in grants for the upcoming school year that will fund things like pedometers, equipment for DNA manipulation experiments, marimbas, and a whole lot of iPads. Read the full article → from Southborough Education Foundation awards $42K in grants for new school programs
Recreation programs coming up this summer
There’s still plenty of fun to be had this summer, and the Southborough Recreation Department wants to make sure you have plenty of options to keep the kids entertained. Read the full article → from Recreation programs coming up this summer
Southborough Food Pantry in need of donations
The Southborough Food Pantry gets a significant amount of its donations from the Southborough schools. That means during the summer when school is not in session, it can be harder to keep the pantry shelves full. Read the full article → from Southborough Food Pantry in need of donations
Early cases of EEE-infected mosquitoes have Southborough officials urging caution
No doubt you’ve heard that several mosquitoes have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the southeastern part of our state. Now Southborough emergency officials are urging residents to take caution. Read the full article → from Early cases of EEE-infected mosquitoes have Southborough officials urging caution
Southborough police logs (7/20/12 – 7/22/12): Police warn of vehicle break-ins
Southborough police are warning residents to lock their car doors when parked at home or when out and about, after two vehicle break-ins were reported in recent days. One took place at a residence and the other while the car was parked at a Main Street business. Police say laptops, iPads, and other valuables were stolen. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (7/20/12 – 7/22/12): Police warn of vehicle break-ins
Fires in Northborough and Ashland last night keep Southborough crews busy
Last night was a busy one for the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fires in Northborough and Ashland last night keep Southborough crews busy
Learn to be a Jedi Knight at the Southborough Library on Tuesday
The Force will be with Southborough kids on Tuesday as the Southborough Library hosts a Star Wars Jedi Knight training performance. It’s interactive fun for boys and girls. Read the full article → from Learn to be a Jedi Knight at the Southborough Library on Tuesday
Southborough headlines you may have missed
As most of you know, I spent the past two weeks on blogcation, enjoying some much-needed sun, sand, and surf (and perhaps a much-needed cocktail or two). While I was having some summer fun, Brad over at the Metrowest Daily News was still working hard on behalf of Southborough. Here are some of the stories he filed over the past couple of weeks that you might have missed. Read the full article → from Southborough headlines you may have missed
Flags in Southborough flying at half staff in honor of Colorado victims
Flags in Southborough and across the nation continue to fly at half staff today in honor of the 12 people killed when a gunman opened fire in a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado last week. Read the full article → from Flags in Southborough flying at half staff in honor of Colorado victims
The week in government (7/23/12 – 7/27/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/23/12 – 7/27/12)
Friends of the Southborough Library elects new officers, meets again TONIGHT
Earlier this year we learned the longstanding Friends of the Southborough Library was in danger of folding due to lack of participation. Southborough residents heeded the call for new members and the group had a big enough turnout at their June meeting to elect new officers. Read the full article → from Friends of the Southborough Library elects new officers, meets again TONIGHT