Southborough’s unemployment rate held relatively steady in the first half of the year, but registered a slight uptick in the month of June. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate holds steady in the first half of 2011
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Hot dog blogger stops in Southborough
Natick’s Rob Merlino had a goal. In the month of July – National Hot Dog month for those of you who didn’t know – he pledged to eat one hot dog a day at a different Metrowest eatery each time. On day thirteen he made his way to Southborough’s Recession Stand. Read the full article → from Hot dog blogger stops in Southborough
Verizon 4G is coming to Southborough
For some of you, cell phone service is about to get faster. Verizon announced last week that it will expand its 4G network to Southborough and surrounding towns starting August 18. Read the full article → from Verizon 4G is coming to Southborough
New school assistant superintendent named
With a month before the start of the new school year, the combined district school committees voted unanimously to appoint Christine Johnson as the new school assistant superintendent. Read the full article → from New school assistant superintendent named
Fire department logs for the week (7/26 – 8/1)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (7/26 – 8/1)
Your favorite places: To buy summer corn
This is the first 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 buy summer corn
Save the date: Bone marrow registration drive to support Southborough resident – August 18
Long-time Southborough resident Anita Backer is battling cancer. She is on the list for a bone marrow transplant, but so far has not matched with a donor. To help her, and others, in their fight, Congregation B’nai Shalom will hold a bone marrow registry drive later this month. Read the full article → from Save the date: Bone marrow registration drive to support Southborough resident – August 18
Kindles and Nooks now available at the Southborough Library
Interested in test-driving a Kindle or a Nook? All you need is a library card. Read the full article → from Kindles and Nooks now available at the Southborough Library
State may follow Southborough’s lead in limiting tobacco sales
Late last year the Southborough Board of Health voted unanimously to ban the sale of tobacco products at pharmacies in town. Southboorugh is one of only a handful of communities that have such a ban, but there’s a chance that could change. Read the full article → from State may follow Southborough’s lead in limiting tobacco sales
Your favorite places: A series introduction
I’m back from blogcation and ready to start cranking out the posts once again. There was lots of great discussion on the blog while I was gone. From grocery shopping to hot dog stands to farmers markets, the focus was on the places you love to go. Read the full article → from Your favorite places: A series introduction
Memorial service for Southborough mother to be held on Thursday
Friends and family are invited to a “Celebration of Life” for Southborough mother Heather Barlin, who passed away on July 5 while vacationing in South Africa. Read the full article → from Memorial service for Southborough mother to be held on Thursday
Goings on at the Southborough Library this week
It’s another week of summer fun at the Southborough Library. Here’s what’s happening this week. Read the full article → from Goings on at the Southborough Library this week
Sponsors needed for annual Falconi golf tournament
Every year since 1992, the Falconi family has organized a golf tournament to benefit the Southbrough Senior Center. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the town’s seniors, and organizers are looking for sponsors for this year’s event. Read the full article → from Sponsors needed for annual Falconi golf tournament