RYAN Helen F. (Judge), of Needham and Brewster died peacefully on November 27, 2011. She was 92 years old. Read the full article → from Obituary: Helen F. (Judge) Ryan – November 27, 2011
Obituary: Helen F. (Judge) Ryan – November 27, 2011
Bone marrow registration drive at Algonquin on Friday
I just got word of this and wanted to pass it along. The DoSomething volunteer club at Algonquin is holding a bone marrow registration drive on Friday at the school. Read the full article → from Bone marrow registration drive at Algonquin on Friday
Southborough authors to discuss their novels at Pilgrim Church on Friday
Join us to hear two local authors read from and discuss their recently released novels. Whether you’ve read the books or not, we invite you to take part in a discussion of creativity, writing, reading, and the turbulent state of the publishing industry. It’s an evening for readers, writers, and anybody who loves books. Read the full article → from Southborough authors to discuss their novels at Pilgrim Church on Friday
Assabet is going to the super bowl on Saturday
Somehow I was unaware of this story until a reader pointed it out to me (thanks, Susan B!). After an 11-1 season, the Assabet football is headed to the Central Mass Super Bowl on Saturday, where they’ll be looking for their third CMass title. Read the full article → from Assabet is going to the super bowl on Saturday
Southborough Library book group selections for December
The Southborough Public Library offers book groups for readers of all ages, and they’re open to the public. Here are the December book selections for the various groups, along with when they meet. Read the full article → from Southborough Library book group selections for December
Neary students sign petition to save the Swap Shop
The proposed closure of the Swap Shop has been a rallying point for many in town, including some of our youngest residents. Yesterday a group of Neary fifth-graders submitted a petition with more than 300 signatures in support of keeping the Swap Shop open. Read the full article → from Neary students sign petition to save the Swap Shop
Second Southborough home broken into this week
There has been another home break-in in Southborough this week. Just one day after interrupting a break-in on Oak Hill Road, police yesterday afternoon responded to a home on Main Street that bad been broken into at some point during the day. Read the full article → from Second Southborough home broken into this week
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Annual Messiah concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday
On Sunday Pilgrim Church will present selections from Handel’s Messiah, complete with orchestra and soloists. The concert starts at 3:30 pm. Free child care is available. Read the full article → from Annual Messiah concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday
Fire department logs for the week (11/22 – 11/28)
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (11/22 – 11/28)
Breaking news: Swap Shop closure has been delayed until January 7
The Swap Shop has received a stay of execution. Selectman Bill Boland announced moments ago that he has ordered the shop to remain open until January 7, 2012. The Board of Selectmen will host a discussion about the Swap Shop at their regular meeting on January 3, 2012. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Swap Shop closure has been delayed until January 7
Few residents show up to National Grid hearing
Southborough residents had plenty of ire for National Grid during the last two power outages, but that didn’t translate into attendance at a public hearing on the utility last night at Trottier. Only a handful of residents turned out to hear National Grid talk about their storm response. Read the full article → from Few residents show up to National Grid hearing
Police arrest suspect after Oak Hill Road break-in
An Ashland man was arrested yesterday afternoon after police say he broke into a vacant home and stole copper pipes and fixtures. Read the full article → from Police arrest suspect after Oak Hill Road break-in
Swap Shop scheduled to close on Thursday. Will it?
Unless the Board of Selectmen steps in to intervene, Southborough’s beloved Swap Shop is scheduled to close for good on Thursday. As of Tuesday night, Chairman Bill Boland said he had not decided whether to instruct the DPW to keep the shop open. Read the full article → from Swap Shop scheduled to close on Thursday. Will it?