To prevent any slips and sliding on the front granite staircase, the DPW and Facilities Department have recommended closing the front entrance today. Read the full article → from Front entrance is closed, but the Southborough Library is open today
Fay goes plaid in honor of the late Dick Upjohn (with PHOTOS)
Longtime Southborough resident Dick Upjohn, who passed away last week at the age of 82, had a passion for history, particularly ancient history. He had a passion for the outdoors and a for conservation. He also had a passion for plaid. Read the full article → from Fay goes plaid in honor of the late Dick Upjohn (with PHOTOS)
Blood drive at St. Anne’s Church on Friday
St. Anne’s Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Those who donate will get a coupon for a free pound of Dunkin Donuts coffee. Read the full article → from Blood drive at St. Anne’s Church on Friday
MWDN: Southborough school boss calls for leaner increase for 2013
I wasn’t able to go to the K-8 School Committee meeting last night, but Brad from the Metrowest Daily News was there, and he reports Superintendent Charles Gobron presented a preliminary budget that has a slimmer increase than those we have seen in past years. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough school boss calls for leaner increase for 2013
PHOTOS: Snowy day in Southborough … finally!
I suspect many of you won’t agree, but I, for one, was thrilled to see the return of winter today. Southborough got only a dusting of snow this morning, but it’s the most we’ve had all season – if you don’t count the October Nor’easter, that is. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Snowy day in Southborough … finally!
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Gardeners thank local businesses for wreath support
For the past 27 years, the Southborough Gardeners have helped make the holiday season in Southborough more festive by hanging wreaths on the doors of town buildings and businesses. This year nearly 100 wreaths graced the doors and windows of places like the Town House, the fire and police stations, Colonial Gardens, and most Main Street businesses. Read the full article → from Gardeners thank local businesses for wreath support
Harvard cited for another primate death at Southborough facility (Updated)
The New England Primate Research Center in Southborough has been cited for a second animal death that occurred in 2011. The Primate Center is owned and operated by Harvard Medical School. Read the full article → from Harvard cited for another primate death at Southborough facility (Updated)
Preliminary K-8 school budget to be presented tonight
Taxpayers will get their first look at next year’s K-8 school budget tonight. Superintendent Charles Gobron is expected to present preliminary numbers at this evening’s school committee meeting. Read the full article → from Preliminary K-8 school budget to be presented tonight
Fire department logs for the week (1/3/12 – 1/9/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/3/12 – 1/9/12)
Southborough may see snow or ice tomorrow night
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for late tonight through tomorrow evening for a fast-moving storm that could bring snow and ice to Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough may see snow or ice tomorrow night
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Southborough Democrats to elect delegates to state convention
With the New Hampshire primary today, the Republicans may have center stage, but Southborough Democrats are starting the wheels of their political machine rolling. Next month they’ll elect delegates to attend the state convention in June. Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats to elect delegates to state convention
Southborough resident recommends closing Woodward due to declining enrollment
The question about whether to close one of Southborough’s four schools is not a new one. While school enrollment has been decreasing over the past several years, the K-8 school committee maintains it’s not feasible to consolidate students into three schools. But one Southborough resident says it’s time to take another look at the numbers. Read the full article → from Southborough resident recommends closing Woodward due to declining enrollment