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 November 14. Read the full article → from The Villager Files: Week of November 14
Earlier this year, the Southborough Business Network hosted a well-attend talk with Kevin Russell, the general manager of Wegmans. This month they’ll continue their INSIDE STORY speaker series with Tom Prince, owner of Southborough’s own Tomasso Trattori and Panzano Market. Read the full article → from The ‘Inside Story’ of Tomasso at the Southborough Library on Wednesday
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
As a committee of residents considers legislation that if approved by voters would move Southborough to a town manager form of government, one of the things they will make a recommendation on is which town boards should be elected and which should be appointed. Two boards that are currently elected – the Board of Health and the Library Board of Trustees – have both said they want to remain that way. Read the full article → from Town boards say their members should be elected, not appointed
It was a heartbreaker at Foley Stadium last night. The Algonquin girls field hockey team lost in sudden-death overtime in the state semifinal game after Longmeadow scored on a lucky bounce with only 2:31 left to play. The final was 1-0. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin field hockey falls in state semi-finals in OT
The Southborough Gardeners are pleased to announce their holiday program entitled, “Welcome Yule,” which will be held on November 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pilgrim Church at the intersection of Rte. 30 and 85. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners host holiday design demonstration and boutique – Thursday, Nov. 17
Veterans and their families, scouts, and local officials gathered at Southborough’s All Wars Memorial on a cool but sunny morning last Friday to honor the town’s veterans and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough honors its veterans
On Tuesday join Mamas n Divas and Fit Studio 28 for an evening of fitness, beauty, refreshments, and fun. The two Southborough-owned businesses will be offering special deals and promotions during their Ladies Night event, and have invited a number of other local businesses to do the same. Read the full article → from Southborough-owned businesses invite you to Ladies Night on Tuesday
Some of you asked whether the deadline would be extended for the town’s resident survey, what with all the power outages and other disruptions earlier this month. Assistant Town Administrator Vanessa Hale said the deadline has been pushed to tomorrow, but only for those submitting their responses online. Read the full article → from Deadline extended for online responses to citizen survey
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 are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (11/10 – 11/13): More car vs. deer accidents
The Algonquin boys soccer team weren’t able make it three in a row. Yesterday they vied for their third consecutive Central Division 1 championship, but were upset by Worcester North by a score of 3-1. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin boys soccer falls in division finals
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/14 – 11/18)
Margaret Anne (Byrne) Rogers, 77, a long time resident of Southborough, died on Thursday, November 10, 2011 after a long illness. Read the full article → from Obit: Margaret Anne (Byrne) Rogers – November 10, 2011