Lawmakers released a sweeping redistricting plan yesterday that reduces the number of congressional districts in Massachusetts from ten down to nine. It’s a plan that would move Southborough to a new district with a new representative to the US Congress. Read the full article → from Proposed congressional map would mean changes for Southborough
For the second year in a row, the Algonquin girls field hockey team is going to the district finals, after beating Groton-Dunstable in the semi-finals yesterday by a score of 3-0. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin field hockey headed to the district finals; soccer teams also adavance
Recognizing that families are busier than ever these days, Pilgrim Church has decided to offer a church service on Wednesday evenings. The hope is that families with full schedules on the weekends will be able to attend a service during the week. Read the full article → from With an eye toward busy families, Pilgrim Church adds Wednesday service
The 495/MetroWest Development Compact will hold two presentations this month on regional economic development, open space, and transportation planning in its 37 member communities located along the 495 corridor and in Metrowest. The first presentation is tomorrow in Worcester. Read the full article → from Regional planning group to talk economic development, open space, and transportation
My Southborough reader Sue found a sweet stray cat at her home on Hillside Avenue this weekend, and she’s trying to track down its owner. Read the full article → from Do you recognize this cat? – UPDATED
WELCH, Barbara E. (Willis) Of South Yarmouth, formerly of Newton, on Nov. 6 at the age of 84 years. Read the full article → from Obit: Barbara E. Welch – November 6, 2011
Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council (NSPAC) is hosting a presentation for families and caregivers that will focus on developing appropriate plans and accessing services for special needs children. Read the full article → from NSPAC presents Planning for a Lifetime of Care for your Child with Special Needs: Tuesday, 11/08
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (11/02 – 11/06): Hanging out on the railroad tracks and neighborhood disputes
Southborough Scouts collected nearly 10,000 pounds of food for the Southborough Food Pantry this weekend. Food pantry volunteer Marge Coldwell sent along these words of thanks to all who participated. Read the full article → from Scouts collect nearly 10,000 pounds of food this weekend
The Algonquin postseason started off on the right foot with wins this weekend by the girls field hockey and girls volleyball team. The girls and boys soccer team will have their first postseason games later today. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Field hockey, volleyball win; soccer on tap for today
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/7 – 11/11)
Bernard L. Phillips, 89, of Southborough, MA, and formerly Norwood, MA, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. Read the full article → from Obit: Bernard L. Phillips – November 4, 2011
Reitha I. (Michel) Baker, 96, of Hudson, formerly of Southborough, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at the River Terrace Healthcare Facility in Lancaster, with her loving family at her bedside. Read the full article → from Obit: Reitha I. (Michel) Baker – November 3, 2011
A large tree fell on a National Grid substation on Northborough Road this evening knocking out power to more than 1,300 customers on the north east side of Southborough. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Power knocked out to 1,300 Southborough customers