A voluntary odd/even water restriction will be in effect from June 21 to September 22. Under the ban, outside water use is restricted based on your house number, so odd-numbered houses use water on odd-numbered days, and even-numbered houses use water on even-numbered days. Read the full article → from Voluntary odd/even water ban starts today
The Southborough Genealogy Club is taking a field trip to tour the Local History section at the Worcester Public Library on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Southborough Genealogy Club to check out local history at Worcester Public Library on Wednesday
When Finn students step out in their new snowshoes next winter, and Neary percussionists practice African drumming, and Trottier students make movies using Green Screen technology as part of their science curriculum, they’ll have the Southborough Education Foundation to thank. Read the full article → from Southborough Education Foundation awards $36K to fund innovative programs
While praising his dedication and commitment, selectmen last night voted not to reappoint Chairman Sam Stivers to the Zoning Board of Appeals. It was a move they said was intended to introduce new blood and help correct perception problems that have plagued the board. Read the full article → from Selectmen decide not to reappoint zoning board chairman
The Southborough Fire Department responded to a home on John Street yesterday morning after the homeowner found what appeared to be an explosive device while digging in her garden. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Department investigates potential explosive device
The Interboro Band led by Trottier Band Director Jamie Clark and featuring Southborough and other area musicians, will play an outdoor concert in Westborough on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Interboro Band to play outdoor concert on Wednesday
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