This week Southborough will take the next step down a path that could lead to a new form of town government. The newly-formed Drafting Committee for Town Manager Legislation will meet for the first time on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Town governance committee meets for the first time on Tuesday
A Framingham man struck a Southborough police officer with his car yesterday as he tried to make a getaway. Read the full article → from Updated: Framingham man strikes Southborough cop with his car
The Algonquin boys lacrosse team made a habit of dramatic victories in the run-up to the state finals on Friday night, but sadly there was no late-game magic in the championship match. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin lacrosse falls short in state finals
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/20 – 6/24)
Earlier this month the Trottier Big Band played with guest artist — and Southborough native — Dave Pietro. I can tell you from first-hand experience it was an amazing show. Read the full article → from Photos: Trottier musicians perform with saxophonist/composer Dave Pietro
Here’s hoping the weather holds out for tonight’s state championship lacrosse game featuring Algonquin and Medfield. Read the full article → from Reminder: Algonquin boys lacrosse in state finals tonight
Last summer area police chiefs — including Southborough Chief Jane Moran — banded together to protest a proposal to close Westborough District Court. The state decided not to close the court, but recently announced a plan to move all jury trials to Worcester. Read the full article → from MWDN: Chiefs critical of decision to move jury trials from Westborough
Fans of Southborough’s historic Garfield House will likely be happy to hear this news. A Sudbury developer has offered to purchase the 4-acre property, not to subdivide and develop it, but to restore the mansion and its grounds to their former glory. Read the full article → from Potential buyer wants to restore historic Garfield House
Something I have long suspected was recently confirmed: Southborough has a lot of Eagle Scouts. Fifteen Southborough scouts have achieved the rank of Eagle in the past five years (well above the national average), including six this year alone. Read the full article → from Six Southborough Scouts achieve rank of Eagle
State Senator Jamie Eldridge, who represents Southborough among other towns, is one of a handful of elected officials invited to meet with President Barack Obama in Washington today. Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge to meet with President Obama today
The Algonquin boys lacrosse team isn’t the only local sports team that will participate in championship play this weekend. The undefeated Southborough U11 girls soccer team has advanced to the Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) championship on Saturday morning. Read the full article → from Southborough youth soccer team heads to championship
Last month the Southborough Open Land Foundation hosted a well-received bird walk at the Beals Preserve. This month they’ll be searching for butterflies. Read the full article → from SOLF to host butterfly walk on Saturday morning
The Zoning Board of Appeals had the chance to clear the air on Tuesday night, a week after a handful of residents and those in the development community went before the Board of Selectmen to lodge complaints against them. Read the full article → from Selectmen defer decision on zoning board membership (Corrected…again)
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Corporal William J. Woitowicz. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, June 16