President Barack Obama has order flags across the nation lowered to half staff this week in honor of the victims of the mass shooting in Arizona that took place on Saturday. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff this week
A former member of the Municipal Facilities Committee alleges misuse of funds and Open Meeting Law violations. Read the full article → from Former committee member alleges misuse of funds and other wrongdoing
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southborough photographer Chris Wraight sent in a bunch of photos from this week’s high school sports match-ups. Read the full article → from Photos: The week in sports
Here are the results of this week’s games. Read the full article → from High school sports wrap-up (1/1 – 1/6)
Looks like the weather is not going to be too bad on Saturday, so why not sneak out and catch a show? The Steeple Coffeehouse located in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall, will welcome back Tracy Grammer to the stage. Read the full article → from Tracy Grammer at the Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday night
A regional philanthropic organization recently distributed a total of $50K to 39 food pantries in the area, and Southborough got a piece of the pie. The Foundation for MetroWest awarded $1,000 to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Foundation gives $1,000 to Southborough Food Pantry
The Algonquin boys hockey team will face off against Shrewsbury on Sunday at the DCU Center in Worcester as part of the 2nd Annual High School Hockey Showdown. Read the full article → from Algonquin hockey to play at the DCU Center on Sunday
By all accounts, Kindles, Nooks, and other ereaders were popular gifts this Christmas. If you’re one of the many who received one, you’ll probably be interested in this upcoming presentation at the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Learn how to download books to your e-reader at the Southborough Library
Southborough Boy Scouts will be coming around town on Saturday to pick up and haul away your old Christmas tree. It’s a fundraiser for the scouts to help with their big trip to Alaska this summer. Read the full article → from Reminder: Boy Scouts picking up Christmas trees on Saturday
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that a total of $11,000 is available in scholastic awards to graduating high school students. Students must be a resident of Westborough, Northborough, Southborough or Shrewsbury to apply. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarships available for Southborough students
The recent break-ins had us all on edge. And just because a suspect was arrested in those crimes, it doesn’t necessarily mean we can rest easy now. As one commenter said, there’s “no reason to let our guard down.” Read the full article → from Rotary to host crime prevention seminar next Tuesday
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
The Massachusetts Historical Commission recently approved a handful of buildings to be nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, and Southborough’s South Union School made the list. Read the full article → from State nominates Southborough’s South Union School as historic place