The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (6/8/12 – 6/10/12): Solicitors elicit complaints
An evening of jazz: Trottier Big Band to play with saxophonist Walter Beasley – Thursday
On Thursday, June 14, the Trottier Middle School Big Band will welcome to the stage “musical Renaissance Man” Walter Beasley at the school’s annual Jazz Night. Read the full article → from An evening of jazz: Trottier Big Band to play with saxophonist Walter Beasley – Thursday
Yikes! What is this creepy critter?
Reader Jessica had a close encounter of the creepy kind this weekend, and she’s hoping for help in identifying the 8-legged critter that invaded her home. Read the full article → from Yikes! What is this creepy critter?
Algonquin captures four championship titles this weekend (with PHOTOS)
What a weekend for Algonquin. On Saturday the boys lacrosse and girls lacrosse teams won their respective district titles in back-to-back matches at Foley Stadium. The same day the Algonquin girls rugby team captured the Massachusetts Youth Rugby Organization State Championship title. Then on Sunday, the underdog Algonquin baseball team staged a huge upset over top-ranked St. John’s to win the Central Division 1 title. Read the full article → from Algonquin captures four championship titles this weekend (with PHOTOS)
Public hearing on proposed zoning code changes – TONIGHT
For several years now a committee of volunteers has been working on revamping Southborough’s zoning code. They’ve considered everything from open space protection to multi-family housing and subdivisions to commercial development along Route 9. The process will culminate in a vote on the changes at a special town meeting this fall. Read the full article → from Public hearing on proposed zoning code changes – TONIGHT
The week in government (6/11/12 – 6/15/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/11/12 – 6/15/12)
Learn about edible plants on a walk through the Beals Preserve on Tuesday
Did you know Southborough is home to over 100 species of edible wild plants? Me neither. Learn how to identify edible plants in our area – plus how to prepare them – on a walk through the Beals Preserve on Tuesday sponsored by the Southborough Open Land Foundation. Read the full article → from Learn about edible plants on a walk through the Beals Preserve on Tuesday
Algonquin boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, and girls rugby all win championship titles on Saturday
Yesterday was a big day in Algonquin sports. Both the boys and girls lacrosse teams won their respective Central Division championship games. The boys beat Grafton by a score of 11-9 and the girls triumphed over Westborough by a score of 7-5. Both teams will move on to the state tournament with semifinal games on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Algonquin boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, and girls rugby all win championship titles on Saturday
Obituary: John C. Misener, 85
SOUTHBOROUGH – John C. Misener, 85, a life long resident of Southborough, died on Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Hearthstone at New Horizons in Marlborough after a long illness. John was a World War II Army veteran, serving in Germany and Austria and was part of the Panther’s Division 66. He worked for McCarthy Pools Read the full article → from Obituary: John C. Misener, 85
Children’s book blog: What Little Boys Are Made Of
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 recommendations that will grab the attention of the little boys in your family. Read the full article → from Children’s book blog: What Little Boys Are Made Of
In my backyard: A jewel of a damselfly
Out in my backyard yesterday, with the clouds darkening and the rumble of thunder in the distance, I came across this stunning creature. Read the full article → from In my backyard: A jewel of a damselfly
Open thread: Southborough garage and yard sales this weekend (6/9 & 6/10)
Holding a garage/yard sale? Looking for garage/yard sales? This is your post! Read the full article → from Open thread: Southborough garage and yard sales this weekend (6/9 & 6/10)
Cyclists to ride through Southborough on Sunday as part of cancer fundraiser
More than 200 cyclists will take to the streets on Sunday, winding their way through Northborough, Westborough, Southborough, Upton, Hopkinton, Milford, Ashland, Marlborough and Hudson to raise money for cancer research. Read the full article → from Cyclists to ride through Southborough on Sunday as part of cancer fundraiser
Postseason update: Algonquin girls lacrosse join boys in district finals
The Algonquin girls lacrosse team is gearing up for a rematch. For the second year in a row, the girls will face rival Westborough in the Central Division 1 finals on Saturday. But this year they’re hoping for a different outcome. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin girls lacrosse join boys in district finals