Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said lightning strikes outside two homes caused minor damage last night as a second wave of storms made its way through Southborough. Read the full article → from Storms, lightning cause only minor damage in Southborough (with VIDEO)
Reminder: Trottier Big Band to play with Southborough native Dave Pietro on Thursday
If you haven’t had a chance yet this year to hear the award-winning Trottier Big Band, here’s your chance. On Thursday night the band will share the stage with Southborough native saxophonist-composer Dave Pietro. Read the full article → from Reminder: Trottier Big Band to play with Southborough native Dave Pietro on Thursday
Southborough resident holds vigil against domestic violence
Six years ago Southborough resident Jim Shay spent his first overnight camped out at the corner of Routes 30 and 85. This year he’ll do it again in what has become an annual vigil against family violence. Read the full article → from Southborough resident holds vigil against domestic violence
UPDATE: NWS issues tornado watch for this afternoon – Now a tornado WARNING
In case you haven’t heard, the National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Massachusetts, including Worcester County (that’s us, folks). Read the full article → from UPDATE: NWS issues tornado watch for this afternoon – Now a tornado WARNING
Care about development in Southborough? Join the Planning Board.
All major developments in town — and even some that aren’t so major — must make their way through the Planning Board before they ever break ground. From subdivisions to site plans to stone wall hearings, the Planning Board has a big impact on what Southborough looks like. Read the full article → from Care about development in Southborough? Join the Planning Board.
Southborough Library celebrating 100 years on Main Street
The Southborough Public Library was founded in 1852, but it wasn’t until 1911 that it moved into its current home on Main Street. The Library is celebrating 100 years in its lovely brick building with a number of festivities this year. Read the full article → from Southborough Library celebrating 100 years on Main Street
Fire department logs for the week (5/24 – 5/30)
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (5/24 – 5/30)
Reminder: Algonquin Pop’s Night is Wednesday
Algonquin Pops Night is the annual end-of-year musical extravaganza that features all of the school’s choral and instrumental ensembles. Read the full article → from Reminder: Algonquin Pop’s Night is Wednesday
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Selectmen to inteview police candidates on Wednesday
Three Southborough police officers will soon be moving up the ranks. On Wednesday selectmen will interview two members of the force for a new lieutenant position. They’ll also interview four officers with the aim of promoting two to the position of sergeant. Read the full article → from Selectmen to inteview police candidates on Wednesday
Supporting Children’s Friendships: A workshop for parents on Friday
Finn SOS through a grant from the federal Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, will offer a special workshop for parents on Friday focusing on children’s friendships. Read the full article → from Supporting Children’s Friendships: A workshop for parents on Friday
The week in government (5/30 – 6/3)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/30 – 6/3)
PHOTOS: Flags replaced at the Rural Cemetery
Veterans lying in rest in Southborough’s Rural Cemetery were honored with new American flags on their gravestones last Friday evening. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Flags replaced at the Rural Cemetery
The week in sports (5/30 – 6/5)
What’s on tap in high school sports this week Read the full article → from The week in sports (5/30 – 6/5)