With Town Meeting less than a month away, Southborough’s $16.99M school budget will be a topic of conversation at two board meetings this week. No doubt it will also be a topic of conversation here on the blog. Read the full article → from School budget takes center stage this week
Southborough Library to host public forum on town manager proposal
You’ve no doubt heard about the proposal to move to a town manager form of government. It’s an important question voters at Town Meeting in April will debate. We’ve talked about it on the blog here before, but if you’re anything like me, you still have plenty of questions. Read the full article → from Southborough Library to host public forum on town manager proposal
Water main break affecting south side homes this morning
A water main on Independence Drive broke early this morning, leaving a number of south side homes without water or with low water pressure. The Department of Public Works said crews are actively working on the problem, but did not have an ETA on when it would be fixed. Read the full article → from Water main break affecting south side homes this morning
Reserve your spot at the Assabet Valley Easter Brunch
Assabet will once again offer Easter brunch at the Epicurean Room this year. Here are all the details. Read the full article → from Reserve your spot at the Assabet Valley Easter Brunch
Obituary: Callan James Guilford, 7 months
MILLBURY – Callan James Guilford, 7 months old, of Millbury died unexpectedly, Wednesday, (March 7, 2012) at UMass Memorial Healthcare, 55 Lake Ave. North, Worcester. He leaves his loving parents, Peter C. (Rufus) and Melissa L. (Meylnn) (Mejias) Guilford; his brother, Cole J. Guilford all of Millbury; his paternal grandmother, Mary B. Guilford of Southborough, Read the full article → from Obituary: Callan James Guilford, 7 months
Obituary: Herbert H. Kiser, 91
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