What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
On the market this week
Heritage Day events and schedule (updated)
Here’s the Heritage Day schedule of events. The fun starts on Sunday with the Rotary-sponsored road race in the morning and pumpkin lighting in the event. The main event on Monday kicks off with the annual Heritage Day parade and continues with music, games, and family fun. Read the full article → from Heritage Day events and schedule (updated)
Obit: John Brewer Petter – October 3, 2011
John Brewer Petter, 91, died Monday, October 3, 2011 in Knollwood Nursing Home. He leaves his wife of sixty one years, Elizabeth (Geiler) Petter, and four daughters, Barbara Putnam of Southborough, MA, Elizabeth Thompson of London, England, Ann Petter of New York, and Carolyn Workman of Williston, VT and two grandchildren, Jack and Ella Workman. Read the full article → from Obit: John Brewer Petter – October 3, 2011
Red Cross blood drive in Southborough on Thursday
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive Friday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Southborough Office Park. The Red Cross mobile bus will be parked outside the building at 132 Turnpike Rd. Read the full article → from Red Cross blood drive in Southborough on Thursday
Earn bucks for Southborough schools while grocery shopping
Stop & Shop’s Bonus Bucks program starts up again on October 7. It’s a program that lets you earn money for your local school each time you shop at a Stop & Shop store. Even if you registered your card in past years, you need to do it again to participate this year. Read the full article → from Earn bucks for Southborough schools while grocery shopping
NSPAC to hold coffee hour on Thursday for parents of special needs children
The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC), a volunteer organization that serves as a resource for parents and guardians of children with special needs and learning differences, will hold a coffee hour in Northborough on Thursday. Read the full article → from NSPAC to hold coffee hour on Thursday for parents of special needs children
Fire department logs for the week (9/27 – 10/3)
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The Villager Files: Week of October 3
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 3. Read the full article → from The Villager Files: Week of October 3
Library accepting donations of books – and cookies! – for annual Heritage Day sale
The Friends of the Southborough Library will hold their annual book sale on Heritage Day, Monday, October 10, and they’re accepting donations of gently-used books. You can deliver them to the library up until Friday, October 7. Read the full article → from Library accepting donations of books – and cookies! – for annual Heritage Day sale
Breaking news: Southborough man found not guilty of murdering his brother
Treefon Manoloules, 53, of Southborough, was found not guilty on all charges this morning in Barstable Superior Court. He was accused of conspiring and murdering his younger brother Aris Manoloules in Hyannis on Sept. 30, 2009. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough man found not guilty of murdering his brother
Southborough residents in the news
It’s time for a periodic roundup of Southborough residents who have made the news lately. If you know of any I missed, given them a shout out in the comments. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
Southborough Recreation says thanks for the Summer Nights
It may have happened a month late, but there was no shortage of fun had at Southborough Summer Nights on Friday. The Southborough Recreation Department passed along these words of thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors who made the evening possible. Read the full article → from Southborough Recreation says thanks for the Summer Nights
Whit Beals headlines Sudbury Valley Trustees annual meeting
Sudbury Valley Trustees, which manages several open space parcels in Southborough, will hold its 58th Annual Meeting on Wednesday. The meeting will feature a talk by Southborough resident Whit Beals. Read the full article → from Whit Beals headlines Sudbury Valley Trustees annual meeting
Obit: Lorraine C. (Costello) Massa – October 2, 2011
Lorraine C. Massa, 75, of Chelmsford, formerly of Bedford died on October 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obit: Lorraine C. (Costello) Massa – October 2, 2011