A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/24 – 10/28)
Obit: John C. Paduano – October 20, 2011
John C. Paduano, of Norwood formerly of Westford, Oct. 20, 2011. Read the full article → from Obit: John C. Paduano – October 20, 2011
Donations sought for Council on Aging Autumn Fair
The annual Autumn Fair at the Senior Center is coming up on Saturday, November 19, and organizers are looking for donations. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Council on Aging. Read the full article → from Donations sought for Council on Aging Autumn Fair
What Southborough is reading and watching this month: October 2011
Every so often the Central Mass library updates a list of the most popular titles in their catalog. While they don’t break the list down by town, it’s probably a safe assumption that what’s popular in all of Central Mass is also popular in Southborough. Read the full article → from What Southborough is reading and watching this month: October 2011
Assabet student helps build school and orphanage in Haiti
A presentation at St. Mark’s Church in Southborough inspired one Assabet student from Northborough to undertake a remarkable journey. Check out the story. Read the full article → from Assabet student helps build school and orphanage in Haiti
MWDN: Southborough library to restructure space for teens
The Southborough Public Library was one of just seven Massachusetts libraries recently awarded a Serving Tweens and Teens grant. They plan to use the nearly $14K to reconfigure space for an age group they say has gone underserved. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough library to restructure space for teens
Guest post: Strategies for banishing homework battles
In this guest post, Southborough resident Julie Jenks tackles a subject that plagues many of us: homework. With three children in the public schools and a varied background in education, including 15 years as a private study skills tutor, Julie offers some great tips to help stressed-out parents (and their kids). Read the full article → from Guest post: Strategies for banishing homework battles
Reminder: Haunted New England presentation on Saturday
The Southborough Historical Society is getting in the Halloween spirit this year with a presentation on Haunted New England to be held at the Southborough Arts Center on October 22. The talk will be led by local historian Chris Daley. Read the full article → from Reminder: Haunted New England presentation on Saturday
Southborough business owner at the center of Northborough farm controversy
There is a saga that has been playing out in neighboring Northborough that I thought some of you might be interested in, particularly since it has a Southborough connection. Read the full article → from Southborough business owner at the center of Northborough farm controversy
Public forum to consider potential changes to Southborough’s government
At Town Meeting last year, voters decided to take the first steps toward potentially changing the way our town government runs. On Monday, the committee looking into the restructuring will hold a public forum to discuss what the changes could mean for the town. Read the full article → from Public forum to consider potential changes to Southborough’s government
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Guest post: One man’s shopping and the Wegmans effect
In this guest post, Southborough resident Chris Robbins, a self-described consummate grocery shopper, takes a lighthearted look at the myriad supermarket options in our area. Read the full article → from Guest post: One man’s shopping and the Wegmans effect
Go pink at Salon Charisma this month to support breast cancer research
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Southborough’s Salon Charisma is holding a fundraiser to put you in the pink. For a $10 donation, they will add a pink hair extension to your hair. Read the full article → from Go pink at Salon Charisma this month to support breast cancer research
Redistricting plan would reunite Southborough
I’ve long wondered if Southborough being split between two legislative districts, as we are now, is a good thing or a bad thing for the town. Turns out it might be a moot question, as a redistricting plan released yesterday would reunite the town under one district. Read the full article → from Redistricting plan would reunite Southborough