What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
On the market this week
‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ to be performed at Stonybrook Golf Course on Saturday
Looking for something spooky to do this weekend? How about a performance of the classic ghost story Legend of Sleepy Hollow to take place at Southborough’s Stonybrook Golf Course on Saturday? It’s not all spooky. Organizers say the family-friendly show features song and dance and hilarious action. Read the full article → from ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ to be performed at Stonybrook Golf Course on Saturday
Neary students raise money for the Jimmy Fund
Two Neary students will be the first to tell you that sometimes making a difference doesn’t take anything more than some spare change and a little bit of initiative. Read the full article → from Neary students raise money for the Jimmy Fund
Algonquin students recognized for academic achievement
It’s been good news on the academic front for Algonquin lately. The school’s tenth graders scored well on their MCAS tests last year, meeting the state’s recently-raised performance expectations, and 20 Algonquin students were recently honored by the National Merit program. Read the full article → from Algonquin students recognized for academic achievement
Committee dedicates Cordaville park
The design of Cordaville Park, also called the Triangle, at the intersection of Cordaville and Southville Roads has provoked strong opinions from many of you. Love it or not – I happen to love it – the park presents a dramatic welcome to those visiting Southborough from the south. It’s a park that was ten years in the making, and last week the volunteers who saw it through gathered to officially dedicate the park. Read the full article → from Committee dedicates Cordaville park
Assabet offering tours for eighth graders
Is your eighth grader considering Assabet? Here’s information from the school on how to go about getting a tour. Read the full article → from Assabet offering tours for eighth graders
Fire department logs for the week (10/18 – 10/24)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (10/18 – 10/24)
The Villager files: Week of October 24
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 October 24. Read the full article → from The Villager files: Week of October 24
Obit: Justine P. (Powers) Murphy – October 22, 2011
Justine P. (Powers) Murphy, 88, died peacefully Saturday October 22nd at the Heritage Nursing Home in Lowell. She was the beloved wife of Edmund D. Murphy Jr., former Dracut High School Football Coach. They were married July 20, 1946 and shared 65 years of marriage together. Read the full article → from Obit: Justine P. (Powers) Murphy – October 22, 2011
Firefighters Association Halloween parade on Sunday
The annual Southborough Firefighters Association Halloween parade will be held on Sunday, October 30 starting at 4:00 pm. Read the full article → from Firefighters Association Halloween parade on Sunday
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
Marlboro Road family convinces selectmen tree should come down
When a Marlboro Road family petition a year ago to remove a tree at the end of their driveway because they said it was a safety hazard – and when the Board of Selectmen voted not to cut down the tree – the story elicited strong response from many of you. Despite the no-vote, the family didn’t give up their effort, and last week they convinced the Board of Selectmen to change its mind. Read the full article → from Marlboro Road family convinces selectmen tree should come down
Southborough police log (10/21 – 10/23): Watch out for deer
Southborough police responded to three separate accidents this weekend in which a vehicle struck a deer. None of the motorists or their passengers were injured, but the results weren’t so positive for the deer. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (10/21 – 10/23): Watch out for deer
Recycle your old electronics and benefit girls hockey on Saturday
The Algonquin girls ice hockey team will host an electronic recycling event on Saturday at Hudson High School (69 Brigham Street). Proceeds benefit hockey players from Algonquin, Hudson, and Marlborough. Read the full article → from Recycle your old electronics and benefit girls hockey on Saturday