According to a report released earlier this year by the Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services, 141 men in Southborough and 117 women were diagnosed with cancer from 2003 to 2007. It’s a statistic that earns Southborough the dubious honor of being one of the towns in Massachusetts with the highest rates of cancer. Read the full article → from Report says cancer rates in Southborough higher than in most Mass towns
Stanley Cup visits Southborough (UPDATED with photo)
The Stanley Cup has been making appearances throughout Massachusetts since the Bruins won it in June, and yesterday it was Southborough’s turn. Read the full article → from Stanley Cup visits Southborough (UPDATED with photo)
Fire department logs for the week
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week
The Villager Files: Week of September 26
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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 September 26. Read the full article → from The Villager Files: Week of September 26
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
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
Gas prices in Southborough mostly above average
Yesterday came word that gas prices in Massachusetts fell seven cents a gallon in the last week to an average of $3.55 per gallon. I decided to take a drive around town to find out how gas prices compare here in Southborough. Read the full article → from Gas prices in Southborough mostly above average
Son takes stand in Southborough man’s murder trial
A Southborough teenager described in detail yesterday how his uncle pleaded for his life just before another of his uncles pulled the trigger in a murder plot, which he says was orchestrated by his father. Read the full article → from Son takes stand in Southborough man’s murder trial
Special education group invites parents to dessert hour on Friday
The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) is a volunteer organization that serves as a resource for parents and guardians of children with special needs and learning differences. On Friday they’ll hold a reception to welcome members old and new. Read the full article → from Special education group invites parents to dessert hour on Friday
Southborough Open Land Foundation thanks work day volunteers
Southborough Open Land Foundation president Sally Watters passed along these words of thanks to the volunteers who turned out at their work day at the Beals Preserve on Saturday. Read the full article → from Southborough Open Land Foundation thanks work day volunteers
The week in high school sports (9/25 – 10/2)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (9/25 – 10/2)
POLL: Should the town consider online voting for town meeting?
Town meeting may be seven months away, but officials are already starting to take a look at budgets for next year. With little fat left to trim, some are warning voters will be forced to make difficult decisions come April. Read the full article → from POLL: Should the town consider online voting for town meeting?
At the Southborough Library this week (9/26 – 10/1): Story time and genealogy
Here’s what’s happening at the Southborough Library this week. Read the full article → from At the Southborough Library this week (9/26 – 10/1): Story time and genealogy
The week in government (9/25 – 9/30)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/25 – 9/30)
Obit: Joan C. (Morrison) Woods – September 22, 2011
WOODS, Joan C. (Morrison), of Winthrop, September 22, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Charles W. Woods. Read the full article → from Obit: Joan C. (Morrison) Woods – September 22, 2011