This is the latest in an ongoing series in which readers are invited to share their favorite spots in and around Southborough. Read the full article → from Your favorite places: To go apple picking
Southborough Youth & Family Services co-sponsors respectful coaching workshop
Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services, Inc. (SYFS), Westborough Youth & Family Services, and Southborough Youth and Family Services, through its Partnership for Healthy Pathways (PHP) coalition, is co‐sponsoring a free coaches’ workshop titled, “Developing Respectful Teams,” on Wednesday, September 21 from 7 – 8:30 pm. Read the full article → from Southborough Youth & Family Services co-sponsors respectful coaching workshop
New school websites present opportunities … and some challenges
The Northborough-Southborough school district has launched a new website platform that school officials say will give parents all the information they’re looking for in one easy spot. That is, assuming parents can find the new sites. Read the full article → from New school websites present opportunities … and some challenges
Westborough selectmen give go-ahead to CSX bulk transfer station
The Westborough Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on Tuesday night to approve the site plan for a new bulk transfer station off Flanders Road, paving the way for CSX to begin construction. Read the full article → from Westborough selectmen give go-ahead to CSX bulk transfer station
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Fire department logs for the week (9/6 – 9/12)
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (9/6 – 9/12)
Alaska offers ‘incredible experiences’ for Southborough Boy Scouts (with PHOTOS)
A group of Southborough boys enjoyed the trip of a lifetime this summer when Boy Scout Troop 1 traveled to Alaska. One of those scouts, 14-year-old Joe Walsh sent in this recap of their trip. Read the full article → from Alaska offers ‘incredible experiences’ for Southborough Boy Scouts (with PHOTOS)
Obit: Clayton “Rocky” Rock – September 9, 2011
Clayton Rock, 85, died Friday morning after a long period of failing health. He was the husband of Janice (Newton) Rock. He was born in Plattsburgh NY, the son of the late Clayton and Isabelle (Roche) Rock and lived in Southborough for the past 58 years. Read the full article → from Obit: Clayton “Rocky” Rock – September 9, 2011
Obit: John H. Luttrell, Sr. – September 13, 2011
John H. Luttrell Sr., 87, formerly of Natick, died Tuesday September 13, 2011 at Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cochituate. He was born in Woonsocket, R.I., on Nov. 6, 1923, son of the late John M. and Eva (Brouillard) Luttrell, and attended local schools before becoming a newspaper copy boy for the Woonsocket Call. Read the full article → from Obit: John H. Luttrell, Sr. – September 13, 2011
Get your 2012 transfer station stickers by Thursday
The yellow 2011 transfer station stickers expire on Thursday, so if you haven’t gotten a new one yet, it’s time to do so. Read the full article → from Get your 2012 transfer station stickers by Thursday
Selectmen to vote on interim fire chief
Sunday will be the last day on the job for Fire Chief John Mauro Jr., but his replacement isn’t expected to be hired until later this fall. That leaves the Board of Selectmen with a decision about how to run the department in the meantime. Tomorrow they’ll meet to talk about just that. Read the full article → from Selectmen to vote on interim fire chief
MWDN: SJC hears appeal of Southborough homeowners
The legal battles continue for Kathryn and Christian Culley, owners of a home on Lover’s Lane that they say is crumbling around them. Last week the Culley’s made their case to the state’s highest court. Read the full article → from MWDN: SJC hears appeal of Southborough homeowners
Register now for fall and winter recreation programs
Every year the Southborough Recreation Department offers a range of classes and programs for all ages. Read the full article → from Register now for fall and winter recreation programs
The Villager Files: Week of September 12
Each week we take a look back at the top stories reported in the Southborough Villager 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years ago. Here are the stories that were making headlines during the week of September 12. Read the full article → from The Villager Files: Week of September 12