Framingham’s former Tin Alley restaurant on Route 9 just east of the Southborough border has been sitting vacant for years now. In 2010 a developer sought approval to build a “classy strip club” on the site. Fortunately, that plan fell through. Now comes word that McDonalds wants the site for its golden arches. Read the full article → from MWDN: McDonald’s files plan for Tin Alley Grill site
The Assabet robotics team is ready to start building, having kicked off their season this weekend. Here’s a press release from Assabet with more information. Read the full article → from Assabet robotics team kicks off season
Love your Legos? Children ages five and up are invited to stop by the Southborough Public Library on Tuesday to make Lego creations. The library will have all the Lego building supplies, including idea books. Read the full article → from Legos at the library on Tuesday
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/8/12 – 1/15/12)
Southborough lost one of its great residents last week when Dick Upjohn died suddenly at the age of 82. I only knew Mr. Upjohn by sight, but what an awe-inspiring sight he was. He famously rode his bicycle all over town, briefcase strapped to the back. For my part, I would most often see him out jogging along Deerfoot Road, no matter the weather. It’s a sight – and a source of insipration – I will greatly miss. Read the full article → from Southborough residents, Fay community pay tribute to Dick Upjohn
I wasn’t able to go to last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, but a write-up in the Metrowest Daily News suggests the board expressed both support and over a proposal to return the Capasso Farms property on Framingham Road to a working farm. Read the full article → from Zoning board has mixed reaction to proposed Capasso project
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/9/12 – 1/13/12)
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
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
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
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?
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)
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
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