Would you vote for a Proposition 2-1/2 override? What is your biggest concern when considering options for trash and recycling? Would you attend Town Meeting if it was moved to a different day? Would you recommend living in Southborough to others? Now is your chance to voice your opinions on these questions and more through the town-wide citizen survey sent out late last month. Read the full article → from Reminder: The deadline to submit your resident survey is FRIDAY
Postseason update: Algonquin girls soccer falls in semis, field hockey in finals tonight
For the second year in a row, the Algonquin girls soccer team’s season has been ended by Shrewsbury. Algonquin fell in yesterday’s Central Division 1 semifinal match by a score of 2-0. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin girls soccer falls in semis, field hockey in finals tonight
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Second annual Gulbankians after-hours shopping and tasting event – Thursday, November 17
Get some recipe ideas for Thanksgiving and a jump start on your holiday shopping at Gulbankian Farm & Garden Center’s after-hours shopping and tasting event on Thursday, November 17. Read the full article → from Second annual Gulbankians after-hours shopping and tasting event – Thursday, November 17
Obit: Charles J. “Chic” Christina – November 8, 2011
Charles J. “Chic” Christina, 84, beloved husband of Linda (Sorensen) Christina, of Plateau Road, Westerly, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011. Read the full article → from Obit: Charles J. “Chic” Christina – November 8, 2011
Girls lacrosse league expands to include younger players – registration opens tomorrow
New players can sign up for the spring girls lacrosse season starting tomorrow. The Northborough-Southborough Girls Lacrosse (NSGL) league is open to girls in both towns in grades 3 through 8. New this year, the league is expanding to include players in first and second grades, as well. Read the full article → from Girls lacrosse league expands to include younger players – registration opens tomorrow
Southborough’s Veterans Day observance: Friday, November 11
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on Friday, November 11. The ceremony will take place at 11:00 am at the All Wars Memorial on the common across from the library. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Veterans Day observance: Friday, November 11
School committee sets priorities for upcoming budget debate
Each year the K-8 school committee defines a set of priorities to help guide them as they put together a budget for the upcoming year. At a meeting last night, the school committee said their top priorities for this budget season are to focus on personnel and improve the student-teacher ratio. Read the full article → from School committee sets priorities for upcoming budget debate
Registrations for second annual ARHS dodgeball tourney due TODAY
I’m a little late in bringing you this one, but the second annual ARHS Dodgeball Tournament will take place on Saturday, and registrations are due today. Read the full article → from Registrations for second annual ARHS dodgeball tourney due TODAY
Postseason update: Algonquin volleyball wins quarterfinal match; girls soccer plays tonight
The good news for Algonquin sports continues this postseason, with a win by the girls volleyball team yesterday in the District 1 Central-West quarterfinals. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin volleyball wins quarterfinal match; girls soccer plays tonight
Fire department logs for the week (11/1 – 11/7)
What the fire department has been up tp Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (11/1 – 11/7)
The Villager Files: Week of November 7
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 7. Read the full article → from The Villager Files: Week of November 7
Boys youth lacrosse holds information night on Wednesday, November 9
Want to learn more about youth lacrosse? The Northborough-Southborough Youth Lacrosse Association is holding an information night for new players tomorrow at the Northborough Library. Read the full article → from Boys youth lacrosse holds information night on Wednesday, November 9
Not to worry, Southborough, it’s only a test
If you’re watching television tomorrow at 2:00 pm, or if you’re listening to the radio, prepare to be interrupted as FEMA conducts the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. Read the full article → from Not to worry, Southborough, it’s only a test