Strong winds raced through Southborough yesterday. A Gilmore Road sent in this photo of an 89-foot spruce tree toppled by the winds. Read the full article → from High winds hit Southborough
What Southborough is reading and watching this month: December 2011
Every so often the Central Mass library updates a list of the most popular titles in their catalog. While they don’t break the list down by town, it’s probably a safe assumption that what’s popular in all of Central Mass is also popular in Southborough. Read the full article → from What Southborough is reading and watching this month: December 2011
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Obituary: Mercedes A. “Dee” (Halley) Evans – December 27, 2011
Mercedes A. “Dee” (Halley) Evans, 71, of Southborough, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her loving husband of 49 years, John Evans; a son, Robert Evans and his wife, Nancy of Portland, Maine; a daughter, Diane Bacon and her husband, Read the full article → from Obituary: Mercedes A. “Dee” (Halley) Evans – December 27, 2011
Obituary: Edward Kevin Harvey – December 27, 2011
Edward Kevin Harvey, 73, of Bellingham passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday, December 27, 2011. He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Kathleen M. (Shaw) Harvey. He was the loving son of the late E. Harry and Julia (Jones) Harvey of County Roscommon, Ireland. Kevin was Read the full article → from Obituary: Edward Kevin Harvey – December 27, 2011
Obituary: Barbara A. (Conroy) D’Arcangelo – December 26, 2011
Barbara A. (Conroy) D’Arcangelo,78,of Southborough died Monday, Dec.26 at the Medway Country Manor. Barbara is pre-deceased by her father John Conroy and her mother Anna Mae (Brady) Conroy. Barbara is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, James A. D’Arcangelo, and her four children and their spouses, Anna May Feige and her spouse Timothy Feige, Read the full article → from Obituary: Barbara A. (Conroy) D’Arcangelo – December 26, 2011
The year in review: A look at the numbers for 2011
I owe you all a tremendous amount of thanks for another banner year here at My Southborough. Traffic has grown steadily since I started blogging in August of 2008, and this year was no exception. As the year draws to a close, I thought I’d share some statistics to help you get a sense of the community you’ve helped create. Read the full article → from The year in review: A look at the numbers for 2011
Assabet hosts annual legislators’ breakfast
Assabet Valley last week hosted area legislators – including Senator Jamie Eldridge who represents Southborough along with other towns – to talk about the school’s successes and challenges. Among other topics, they discussed funding for Assabet’s proposed renovation project. Read the full article → from Assabet hosts annual legislators’ breakfast
Skating rink at St. Mark’s closed until further notice – UPDATED: The rink is open again
The skating rink at St. Mark’s will be closed until further notice because some equipment needed to maintain the ice broke yesterday. Read the full article → from Skating rink at St. Mark’s closed until further notice – UPDATED: The rink is open again
Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees on Saturday, January 7
For many of us — myself included — it’s still a little too early to take down the Christmas decorations. But when that time comes, Southborough Boy Scout Troop 1 will be ready and willing to help. Read the full article → from Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees on Saturday, January 7
The week in Southborough history: Building committees and arcade games
Each week we take a look back at the top stories reported in the Southborough Villager 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years ago. Here are the stories that were making headlines during the week of December 26. Read the full article → from The week in Southborough history: Building committees and arcade games
Police investigate past break-ins at Eaton Apothecary
When Southborough police foiled a break-in at Eaton Apothecary last week, it wasn’t the first time the pharmacy had been the target of thieves. Now police are trying to determine if the two Lynn brothers they captured were the same ones responsible for past break-ins. Read the full article → from Police investigate past break-ins at Eaton Apothecary
Vacation week fun at the Southborough Library
The Southborough Library has some events planned this week to help keep the kiddos entertained while they’re on vacation. Here’s the schedule. Wednesday, December 28: Movie Day Children and their parents or caregivers are invited to a showing of “Happy Feet” (Rated PG, 87 minutes). Popcorn and juice will be served. Movie license and refreshments Read the full article → from Vacation week fun at the Southborough Library
The week in high school sports (12/26 – 1/1)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (12/26 – 1/1)