My Southborough reader Todd sent in this bit of news about a Southborough soccer team that’s been doing impressive things. Read the full article → from Southborough youth soccer team wins tournament
Southborough youth soccer team wins tournament
‘Unconventional’ questions take center stage in police officer interviews
There were some relatively standard questions asked this week of the six candidates for promotion in the Southborough Police Department. Questions about leadership style, goals for the department, and the like. And then there were the not-so-standard ones. Read the full article → from ‘Unconventional’ questions take center stage in police officer interviews
Children’s choirs to perform at St. Mark’s on Saturday
St. Mark’s will play host to the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir and the Worcester Children’s Chorus on Saturday. The two choruses will perform separately and together. Read the full article → from Children’s choirs to perform at St. Mark’s on Saturday
CSX to go before the Westborough Planning Board next Tuesday
For those of you following progress of the proposed CSX chemical transfer station off X Road, CSX will go before the Westborough Planning Board next week to talk site preparation. Read the full article → from CSX to go before the Westborough Planning Board next Tuesday
Postseason update: Alqonguin lacrosse, softball, and tennis all make it to playoffs
The spring postseason is officially underway, and the Algonquin boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, girls softball, boys tennis, and girls tennis teams will all get to make a run for the title. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Alqonguin lacrosse, softball, and tennis all make it to playoffs
Selectmen to decide on lieutenant, sergeant promotions next week
With thunder rumbling in the background, the Board of Selectmen last night interviewed six candidates for promotion in the Southborough Police Department. With what they called a “difficult decision” ahead of them, the board decided to wait a few days before making a decision. Read the full article → from Selectmen to decide on lieutenant, sergeant promotions next week
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 engine from Southborough sent to Springfield to aid response
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said severe storms that passed through the state yesterday didn’t cause any damage in Southborough. The same could not be said for Springfield, and last night Southborough sent a crew to the city to help with the emergency response. Read the full article → from Fire engine from Southborough sent to Springfield to aid response
Storms, lightning cause only minor damage in Southborough (with VIDEO)
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