Laurence A. Nemon, 67, New Boston, NH, passed away on August 21, 2011. He was born in Portland, ME, on September 29, 1943, the son of Dr. Leon and Molly (Wantman) Neman. Read the full article → from Obit: Laurence A. Nemon – August 21, 2011
Breaking news: Southborough Summer Nights has been canceled
Hurricane Irene isn’t here yet, but already she has claimed a casualty. Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson announced via Facebook moments ago that Southborough Summer Nights has been canceled. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough Summer Nights has been canceled
Countdown to school: Calendar for the 2011-2012 school year
The school year in Southborough starts Wednesday, August 31, 2011 and runs through Friday, June 22, 2012. That’s 180 days of school plus vacations, holidays, and four professional development days. Read the full article → from Countdown to school: Calendar for the 2011-2012 school year
MWDN: Westborough Planning Board to draft permit for CSX station plan
The Westborough Planning Board this week decided to approve a site preparation plan for the proposed CSX chemical transfer station just over the border from Southborough. Read the full article → from MWDN: Westborough Planning Board to draft permit for CSX station plan
Repost: Southborough emergency management director offers tips for hurricane season
I first posted this info a few weeks ago, but with forecasters saying Hurricane Irene could be the real thing, I thought it would be a good idea to post it again. Read the full article → from Repost: Southborough emergency management director offers tips for hurricane season
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
MWRA to lower level of the Sudbury Reservoir for dam work this fall
Above: The open channel after being drained for dam work last year (contributed photo) You might have heard the announcement last week that the MWRA will lower the level of the Foss Reservoir in Framingham next month to conduct dam maintenance. Turns out they’ll be doing the same thing to the Sudbury Reservoir in Southborough. Read the full article → from MWRA to lower level of the Sudbury Reservoir for dam work this fall
MWDN: Longtime Southborough barber closing up shop
Downtown fixture Ernie’s Barber Shop will be closing its doors on Friday after 40 years in business. The Metrowest Daily News today has a nice profile of owner Ernie Richard. Read the full article → from MWDN: Longtime Southborough barber closing up shop
Will Hurricane Irene put a damper on Summer Nights?
Yesterday’s earthquake didn’t have much of an impact on Southborough, but a hurricane barreling up the East Coast this weekend just might. Read the full article → from Will Hurricane Irene put a damper on Summer Nights?
Fire department logs for the week (8/16 – 8/22)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (8/16 – 8/22)
Obit: William Wyatt Barber III – August 16, 2011
William “Bill” Barber III, 71, a Concord resident since 1977, formerly of Southborough, died peacefully, Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at his Concord home surrounded by his loving family and cared for by North Shore Hospice. He was the beloved husband for 48 years of Louise (Cutting) Barber. Read the full article → from Obit: William Wyatt Barber III – August 16, 2011
Southborough Montessori school to hold open houses on Thursday and Friday
If you’re the parent of a little one and you’re interested in learning what Montessori is all about, consider attending one of two upcoming open houses at Southborough’s Montessori Children’s House. Read the full article → from Southborough Montessori school to hold open houses on Thursday and Friday
Southborough planning 9/11 remembrance
Officials are planning a special remembrance for the tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks to be held, appropriately enough, at Southborough’s 9/11 Memorial Field. Read the full article → from Southborough planning 9/11 remembrance
Where to park for Summer Nights 2011 (with map)
If you’ll be driving and parking to attend Summer Nights on Sunday (5:00 pm at Neary School), or if you’ll be dropping off the kids and then picking them up afterward, here’s what you need to know. Read the full article → from Where to park for Summer Nights 2011 (with map)