Earlier this month the Trottier Big Band played with guest artist — and Southborough native — Dave Pietro. I can tell you from first-hand experience it was an amazing show. Read the full article → from Photos: Trottier musicians perform with saxophonist/composer Dave Pietro
Reminder: Algonquin boys lacrosse in state finals tonight
Here’s hoping the weather holds out for tonight’s state championship lacrosse game featuring Algonquin and Medfield. Read the full article → from Reminder: Algonquin boys lacrosse in state finals tonight
MWDN: Chiefs critical of decision to move jury trials from Westborough
Last summer area police chiefs — including Southborough Chief Jane Moran — banded together to protest a proposal to close Westborough District Court. The state decided not to close the court, but recently announced a plan to move all jury trials to Worcester. Read the full article → from MWDN: Chiefs critical of decision to move jury trials from Westborough
Potential buyer wants to restore historic Garfield House
Fans of Southborough’s historic Garfield House will likely be happy to hear this news. A Sudbury developer has offered to purchase the 4-acre property, not to subdivide and develop it, but to restore the mansion and its grounds to their former glory. Read the full article → from Potential buyer wants to restore historic Garfield House
Six Southborough Scouts achieve rank of Eagle
Something I have long suspected was recently confirmed: Southborough has a lot of Eagle Scouts. Fifteen Southborough scouts have achieved the rank of Eagle in the past five years (well above the national average), including six this year alone. Read the full article → from Six Southborough Scouts achieve rank of Eagle
Senator Eldridge to meet with President Obama today
State Senator Jamie Eldridge, who represents Southborough among other towns, is one of a handful of elected officials invited to meet with President Barack Obama in Washington today. Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge to meet with President Obama today
Southborough youth soccer team heads to championship
The Algonquin boys lacrosse team isn’t the only local sports team that will participate in championship play this weekend. The undefeated Southborough U11 girls soccer team has advanced to the Boston Area Youth Soccer (BAYS) championship on Saturday morning. Read the full article → from Southborough youth soccer team heads to championship
SOLF to host butterfly walk on Saturday morning
Last month the Southborough Open Land Foundation hosted a well-received bird walk at the Beals Preserve. This month they’ll be searching for butterflies. Read the full article → from SOLF to host butterfly walk on Saturday morning
Selectmen defer decision on zoning board membership (Corrected…again)
The Zoning Board of Appeals had the chance to clear the air on Tuesday night, a week after a handful of residents and those in the development community went before the Board of Selectmen to lodge complaints against them. Read the full article → from Selectmen defer decision on zoning board membership (Corrected…again)
Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, June 16
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Corporal William J. Woitowicz. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, June 16
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
495/Metrowest Partnership public forum tonight in Westborough
This is last-minute, but I just learned about a series of public forums sponsored by the 495/Metrowest Partnership, the first of which is tonight in Westborough. The forums focus on transportation, economic development, and open space in 37 communities — including Southborough — located along the 495 corridor and in Metrowest. Read the full article → from 495/Metrowest Partnership public forum tonight in Westborough
Postseason update: Algonquin boys lacrosse is headed to the state finals (with photos)
The Algonquin boys lacrosse team sure has a flair for the dramatic. In yet another overtime victory, the boys squeaked by Longmeadow in the state semifinals last night by a score of 9-8. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin boys lacrosse is headed to the state finals (with photos)
Selectmen vote to increase the cost of a Transfer Station sticker
For many of you, getting rid of your trash – and your recycling – is going to cost more green next year. While reiterating the need to research long-term solutions for closing the gap in the town’s trash disposal budget, the Board of Selectmen last night voted 2-1 to increase the cost of a Transfer Station sticker. Read the full article → from Selectmen vote to increase the cost of a Transfer Station sticker