A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/5 – 12/9)
Obituary: Barbara Therrien – November 30, 2011
Barbara Therrien, 63, of Holliston, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Lily (Scott) and Thomas Lesanto of Weston. She was the wife of Paul Therrien of Holliston. Read the full article → from Obituary: Barbara Therrien – November 30, 2011
What to do in Southborough this weekend and beyond
It’s the busiest weekend of Southborough’s holiday season, with a visit from Santa and all kinds of festivities. Here’s a recap of all the holiday fun this weekend, plus a preview of what’s coming up next week. Read the full article → from What to do in Southborough this weekend and beyond
Shop local: Southborough artisans open their studios this weekend – UPDATED
Several Southborough artisans are opening their home studios to the public this weekend. It’s a great opportunity to get some unique, handcrafted gifts for those on your holiday list (or for yourself). Read the full article → from Shop local: Southborough artisans open their studios this weekend – UPDATED
Children’s book blog: Fun books for preschoolers
This is the latest in an occasional series by Beth Melo, a Southborough mom who shares her favorite books for kids. In this installment, she takes on Thanksgiving. Read the full article → from Children’s book blog: Fun books for preschoolers
Southborough Fire Department collecting toys to help local families
The Southborough Fire Department is once again holding its annual toy drive this year. The majority of toys they collect will go to the Salvation Army in Framingham, but Southborough Youth and Family Services gets first dibs on toys for Southborough families. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Department collecting toys to help local families
MWDN: Southborough teen to represent USA in Youth Olympics
For some high school athletes, football is the sport of choice. For others it’s soccer or lacrosse or basketball. Southborough 16-year-old Korey Dropkin has taken a less traveled path. He’s a curler, and next month he’ll represent the US in the first-ever Winter Youth Olympic Games. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough teen to represent USA in Youth Olympics
Get your Christmas tree at the Southborough Fire Station starting today
Above: Volunteers unload Christmas trees at the Fire Station last year (contributed photo) I don’t know how many years it’s been that Christmas tress have been sold at the Southborough Fire Station, but I remember going there as a kid to get ours (and that was a long time ago, folks). The annual tradition continues Read the full article → from Get your Christmas tree at the Southborough Fire Station starting today
Obituary: Jeffrey S. Thomas – November 30, 2011
Jeffrey S. Thomas, 46, of Southborough, formerly of Natick, died Wednesday (Nov. 30, 2011) at Marlborough Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jeffrey S. Thomas – November 30, 2011
Obituary: Helen F. (Judge) Ryan – November 27, 2011
RYAN Helen F. (Judge), of Needham and Brewster died peacefully on November 27, 2011. She was 92 years old. Read the full article → from Obituary: Helen F. (Judge) Ryan – November 27, 2011
Bone marrow registration drive at Algonquin on Friday
I just got word of this and wanted to pass it along. The DoSomething volunteer club at Algonquin is holding a bone marrow registration drive on Friday at the school. Read the full article → from Bone marrow registration drive at Algonquin on Friday
Southborough authors to discuss their novels at Pilgrim Church on Friday
Join us to hear two local authors read from and discuss their recently released novels. Whether you’ve read the books or not, we invite you to take part in a discussion of creativity, writing, reading, and the turbulent state of the publishing industry. It’s an evening for readers, writers, and anybody who loves books. Read the full article → from Southborough authors to discuss their novels at Pilgrim Church on Friday
Assabet is going to the super bowl on Saturday
Somehow I was unaware of this story until a reader pointed it out to me (thanks, Susan B!). After an 11-1 season, the Assabet football is headed to the Central Mass Super Bowl on Saturday, where they’ll be looking for their third CMass title. Read the full article → from Assabet is going to the super bowl on Saturday
Southborough Library book group selections for December
The Southborough Public Library offers book groups for readers of all ages, and they’re open to the public. Here are the December book selections for the various groups, along with when they meet. Read the full article → from Southborough Library book group selections for December