A 28-year-old nanny was found dead in the driveway of the Central Street home where she worked this morning, however authorities do not suspect foul play. Read the full article → from MWDN: Marlborough nanny found dead in Southborough driveway
Community garden plots available behind St. Anne Church
Boy Scout Troop 92 completed the construction of a new community garden located at 12 Walker Street just behind St. Anne Church. Read the full article → from Community garden plots available behind St. Anne Church
Developer plans “English cottage” community off Deerfoot Road
Developer Bob Moss of Westborough has big plans for Southborough. He’s proposed a 140-unit 40B housing project on the south side of Route 9 near Crystal Pond X. He also wants to purchase roughly 13.5 acres* of land on the other side of Route 9 between Deerfoot and Clifford Roads. Moss told selectmen more about his plans for that parcel at a meeting earlier this week. Read the full article → from Developer plans “English cottage” community off Deerfoot Road
Lyme disease cases on the rise, here’s how to protect yourself
According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, cases of lyme disease are on the increase. While Southborough wasn’t on it’s list of cities and towns with the highest instances of lyme disease — Framingham, Natick, and Newton were — ticks and the disease they carry are still a concern in our community. Read the full article → from Lyme disease cases on the rise, here’s how to protect yourself
SYFS offers Sizzling Summer Scene camp starting in July
Looking for camp options for the older kids in your family? Southborough Youth and Family Services will once again offer it’s Sizzling Summer Scene camp for students going into sixth through ninth grades. Read the full article → from SYFS offers Sizzling Summer Scene camp starting in July
An evening of jazz: Trottier Big Band to play with Southborough native Dave Pietro
It’s been quite a year for the Trottier Middle School Big Band, and one of the highlights is yet to come. On Thursday, June 2, the band will take the stage with Southborough native Dave Pietro. Read the full article → from An evening of jazz: Trottier Big Band to play with Southborough native Dave Pietro
Going to the parade on Monday? Here are all the details.
Southborough will remember its veterans on Monday with the annual Memorial Day parade. Read the full article → from Going to the parade on Monday? Here are all the details.
Do you remember the Worcester Tornado of 1953?
The tornado in Joplin, Missouri has drawn comparisons to the one that ripped through our area in 1953 killing 90 people, including three right here in Southborough. I know many of you are familiar with this chapter in Southborough’s history, but I suspect some of you are not. Read the full article → from Do you remember the Worcester Tornado of 1953?
Selectmen agree to increase number of sergeants on police force
Southborough Police Chief Jane Moran told selectmen this week that she has been working on getting the right number of supervisory positions in the Police Department for the past two years, and she’s hopeful that after next week she’ll finally have done it. Read the full article → from Selectmen agree to increase number of sergeants on police force
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Acousticappella Showcapalooza at Algonquin on Thursday
Acousticappella Showcapalooza? I bet you can’t say that five times fast. If the name is any indications, organizers are clearly have fun with this year-end concert featuring Algonquin acoustic and a cappella groups. Read the full article → from Acousticappella Showcapalooza at Algonquin on Thursday
Obituary: Father Thomas Garlick, St. Anne’s pastor
An obituary for Father Thomas Garlick, pastor at St. Anne Church who died unexpectedly this weekend, has now been posted online. You can read the full obituary here. Read the full article → from Obituary: Father Thomas Garlick, St. Anne’s pastor
What the fire department has been up to (5/17 – 5/23)
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (5/17 – 5/23)
Planning Board member Mary Hynes has resigned
Selectmen last night accepted the resignation of Planning Board member Mary Hynes. Hynes, who has served on the board for five years, resigned because she is moving out of Southborough. Read the full article → from Planning Board member Mary Hynes has resigned