Richard E. “Dick” Thompson 75, of Southborough, formerly of Mt. Prospect and Park Ridge, IL , died January 5, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Peggy (Rafter) Thompson; devoted father of Ryan, Scott, Sean, and Megan Thompson of Southborough; Jean (Michael) O’Shea and her husband Micheal of Park Ridge, IL, Ken and Karen Thompson Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard E. Thompson – January 5, 2012
Obituary: Michael W. Morgan – January 5, 2012
Michael W. Morgan, 44, passed away, Thursday, January 5 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born in Worcester, son of the late James F. and Elizabeth M. (Whittle) Morgan and graduated from Worcester State College in 1999. Michael was a teacher and loved working with children. He leaves five siblings; James J. Read the full article → from Obituary: Michael W. Morgan – January 5, 2012
Obituary: Richard V. Upjohn – January 4, 2012
Richard Vassall Upjohn, 82 of Soutthborough,, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 while working at Fay School in Southborough. Dick will be greatly missed by his wife of over 55 years Sabra (Gilcreast) Upjohn; his daughter Emily Leist Vatis and her husband Chris, sons Richard and his wife Susan McNally and Stephen, his Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard V. Upjohn – January 4, 2012
From the Culinary Underground: Orange You Glad it’s January?
This is the latest in an ongoing guest series brought to you by Southborough’s Culinary Underground. This week Chef Lori shares a quick and delicious recipe that features a favorite wintertime fruit. Read the full article → from From the Culinary Underground: Orange You Glad it’s January?
Memorial service for Dick Upjohn on Sunday (UPDATED)
Longtime resident Dick Upjohn died suddenly on Wednesday at the age of 82. Often seen biking and running the streets of Southborough, Upjohn was a teacher at Fay School for more than 50 years and a member of the town’s Conservation Commission for 34 years. He was also a founding member of the Community Preservation Committee. Read the full article → from Memorial service for Dick Upjohn on Sunday (UPDATED)
Southborough police warn of phone scam
From the Southborough Police Department Facebook page: We have been informed that some residents have been receiving phone calls from an unknown person(s), claiming that they are doing a fundraiser for the Southborough Police Association. This is FALSE- the SPA does not make phone calls in order to seek support for the association. As always- Read the full article → from Southborough police warn of phone scam
Baby yoga classes now offered in Southborough
If you’re looking to do yoga with your little one, you won’t have to travel far. Sweet Pea Yoga, run by Southborough resident Alexandra De Collibus, is now offering classes at Theracopia in downtown Southborough. Read the full article → from Baby yoga classes now offered in Southborough
Southborough Library seeks to raise $40K to fund improvement study
Last year the Southborough Library celebrated 100 years at its Main Street location. Now the library is trying to raise $40K to fund a study that will help propel it through its second century. Read the full article → from Southborough Library seeks to raise $40K to fund improvement study
Obituary: W. Marie (Donnelly) Scott – January 4, 2012
W. Marie (Donnelly) Scott, a resident of Southborough for 45 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 surrounded by her family. Marie was a graduate of Wellesley High School and Chandler Business School. She enjoyed mah jongg, word searches, and cooking for her family. Marie was an active communicant at St. Matthew Church Read the full article → from Obituary: W. Marie (Donnelly) Scott – January 4, 2012
Reminder: Sign up now for Rotary’s wellness program
Northborough and Southborough Rotary will kick off its third annual wellness program later this month. For those of you who made resolutions this year to develop some healthy habits, there’s still time to sign up. Here are all the details. Read the full article → from Reminder: Sign up now for Rotary’s wellness program
Longtime resident Dick Upjohn has died
Southborough has lost one of its most remarkable residents. Dick Upjohn died on Wednesday at the age of 82. Read the full article → from Longtime resident Dick Upjohn has died
Southborough police log (12/30/11 – 01/02/12): Vandalism at Finn and another home break-in
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (12/30/11 – 01/02/12): Vandalism at Finn and another home break-in
Reminder: Scouts picking up Christmas trees on Saturday
On Saturday, January 7, the scouts will hold their annual Christmas tree collection service. For a small donation ($5 for small trees and $10 for large ones) the Boy Scouts will take away your tree and properly dispose of it. They’ll also take wreaths and garlands for $1 each. Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouts picking up Christmas trees on Saturday
Information session to talk ‘green communities’ on January 19
In 2008 Massachusetts passed the Green Communities Act. It’s legislation that encourages municipalities to adopt clean energy practices in exchange for increased local aid. Since then, more than 80 cities and towns in the state have been designated Green Communities. Southborough’s Green Technology and Recycling Committee thinks our town should consider becoming one of them. Read the full article → from Information session to talk ‘green communities’ on January 19