As a child I remember on the occasions my mother reminisced with her friends, they would sometimes ask, “Where were you when JFK was shot?” I remember being fascinated by the answer, but equally annoyed by the question because it felt like the passcode to a special club. A club to which, by virtue of my birth year, I would never belong. I felt left out. Read the full article → from Your stories: Where were you on September 11?
Here’s your chance to share your opinions — and a slice of pizza — with State Representative Carolyn Dykema. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Friday
Mosquitoes have been in the news lately, what with the death yesterday of a civic leader from Raynham from Eastern equine encephalitis. It was the state’s first case of EEE this year. Read the full article → from Mosquito population on the rise, but little risk of disease in Southborough
The fall session of the popular Recreation After-School Program (RAP) starts next week. Registration is open, so now is the time to get your kids signed up for their favorite programs. Read the full article → from Register now for after-school recreation programs
Welcome to a new My Southborough series! Each week we’ll take a step back in our town’s history with a look at the top stories reported in the Southborough Villager 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years ago. Read the full article → from Introducing a new series: The Villager Files
On Sunday Southborough will join the rest of the nation in remembering the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A ceremony to remember those who lost their lives and honor those who dedicate theirs to protecting our country will take place at 4:00 pm at 9/11 Memorial Field on Acre Bridge Road. Read the full article → from Southborough to hold 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Sunday
Many of you have already started talking about this article that ran in the Metrowest Daily News on Saturday, and I suspect it will get many more of you talking as well. Read the full article → from Potential tenant for Capasso property abandons plans after cool response from town
Getting involved in your kid’s education is one of the most important things a parent can do. Helping them with homework is one thing, but if you’re looking to go even further, consider joining one of the many parent organizations that support Southborough schools. Read the full article → from School organizations help parents get involved
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports (9/5 – 9/11)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/5 – 9/8)
Southborough students went back to school this week and at bus stops all over town there were new backpacks, new outfits, and no shortage of smiles. Read the full article → from Photo gallery: Southborough goes back to school
Earlier this month, a group of six Southborough women teamed up to run 100 miles in a single day as part of Vermont’s 100 on 100 relay race. They did it for the physical challenge. They did it for the camaraderie. They also did it to raise money for the Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission. Read the full article → from Southborough women run 100 miles, raise thousands for youth services
Margaret (Carey) Callahan, 80, of Marlborough, died Thursday (September 2, 2011) at Marlborough Hospital after a prolonged illness. Read the full article → from Obit: Margaret (Carey) Callahan – September 2, 2011
With the power out and Internet connections down, Southborough residents grabbed their smartphones and did what thousands of others along the East Coast were doing. They tweeted. Read the full article → from Roundup: The best tweets from Tropical Storm Irene