The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (nspac.org) will hold a morning coffee hour for parents and caregivers tomorrow in Northborough. Read the full article → from Reminder: Parents and caregivers invited to NSPAC coffee hour on Thursday
Southborough residents start support group for parents of teenagers
I’m not there yet, but I hear it can be challenging to be the parent of a teenager. Southborough residents Leslea Linebarger and her husband are starting a new group to help those parents who need some additional support making it through the teenage years. Read the full article → from Southborough residents start support group for parents of teenagers
Out of tragedy rises community: A Southborough mom reflects on the death of Eric Green
I’ve been grateful to the number of you who have visited this blog in the past few days to share your tributes and remembrances of Eric Green, the beloved Southborough 12-year-old who died suddenly and far too young last week. I hope this site in some small way has helped us come together as a community to grieve. Read the full article → from Out of tragedy rises community: A Southborough mom reflects on the death of Eric Green
School committee, selectmen: An early look at who’s running for re-election and who isn’t (Corrected)
The Metrowest Daily News today gives us a peek into what the upcoming town election season might hold. Candidates were able to start pulling papers last week, and many incumbents have already done so, but one has said she won’t run again. Read the full article → from School committee, selectmen: An early look at who’s running for re-election and who isn’t (Corrected)
Fire department logs for the week (1/10/12 – 1/16/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/10/12 – 1/16/12)
Southborough residents arrested today on drug and weapons charges (UPDATED)
A joint investigation by Southborough and Framingham police, along with state police, led to the arrest of two Southborough residents on multiple drug and weapons charges early this morning. Read the full article → from Southborough residents arrested today on drug and weapons charges (UPDATED)
Reminder: Information session on green communities on Thursday
Should Southborough join a growing number of Massachusetts towns that have become certified as “green” communities? That’s the question the town’s Green Technology and Recycling Committee will discuss at an information session on Thursday. Read the full article → from Reminder: Information session on green communities on Thursday
Rotary wellness program starts Wednesday
The Rotary Clubs of Northborough and Southborough will kick off their Winning Wellness Challenge (formerly called the Biggest Loser program) on Wednesday. The 12-week program will feature tips and practical techniques for adopting a healthier lifestyle. Read the full article → from Rotary wellness program starts Wednesday
MWDN: USDA to probe monkey death at Southborough facility
Last week New England Primate Research Center in Southborough was cited by the USDA for an animal death that occurred in October. Now comes word the feds have decided to launch an investigation into the incident. Read the full article → from MWDN: USDA to probe monkey death at Southborough facility
Hundreds say goodbye to Southborough’s Eric Green
Temperatures were below freezing yesterday, but no doubt the cold was the last thing on the mind of the hundreds who came to say goodbye to Trottier Middle School student Eric Green. The 12-year-old passed away suddenly last week after a seizure. Read the full article → from Hundreds say goodbye to Southborough’s Eric Green
Power out to about 100 on south side
Residents of Gilmore Road and the surrounding area are without power on this snowy morning. According to the National Grid website, power went out around 7:30 am, and is expected to be restored by 9:45 am. Read the full article → from Power out to about 100 on south side
Brush burning permits available now through May 1
Brush burning season opened yesterday, but before you break out the matches, don’t forget to get your permit. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available now through May 1
Information session on supporting children as they deal with grief – Tuesday, Janaury 17
With the death of Southborough 12-year-old Eric Green last week, parents and children alike are trying to figure out ways to work through their grief. On Tuesday the Southborough Trauma Response Network will hold an information session to provide parents with strategies for supporting their children during the grieving process. The Southborough Trauma Response Network Read the full article → from Information session on supporting children as they deal with grief – Tuesday, Janaury 17
Pilgrim Church to host talk on aging – Wednesday, January 18
On Wednesday Pilgrim Church will host a discussion on the emotional, spiritual, and financial consequences of aging. Here are more details. All are welcome to attend. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church to host talk on aging – Wednesday, January 18