The unemployment rate in Southborough for August dropped to 6.3%, the lowest rate in more than a year. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate for August lowest in more than a year
In the media: McGovern urges Algonquin students to help battle hunger
Representative Jim McGovern paid a visit to Algonquin on Monday as part of the Massachusetts Harvest for Students Week. Read the full article → from In the media: McGovern urges Algonquin students to help battle hunger
Your favorite places: Apple picking
It may not be apple picking weather out there today what with all this rain, but when the sun comes out you can bet many of us will be hitting the apple orchards. Read the full article → from Your favorite places: Apple picking
Heritage Day events and schedule
Heritage Day is fast approaching, and excitement is building. All your favorites from last year will make a return this year, including the scarecrow contest, road race, pumpkin lighting, parade, and the pie-eating contest. Read the full article → from Heritage Day events and schedule
Save the date: Holiday troop drive on October 16 and 17
Southborough residents Debbie Depp-Wilson and Lisa Braccio have both been honored for their tireless work in support of troops overseas, and their work continues next month. Read the full article → from Save the date: Holiday troop drive on October 16 and 17
Learn about baby sign language at the Southborough Library on Thursday
Southborough resident Sheryl White will hold a workshop for parents and their babies (age 2 months to pre-verbal) on Baby Sign Language. Read the full article → from Learn about baby sign language at the Southborough Library on Thursday
High school sports this week
The reaction to my question about how much sports coverage you’d like on this blog was decidedly mixed. So, to keep all you loyal readers happy, here’s what I propose. Read the full article → from High school sports this week
Kids in Southborough are eating local this week
The local food movement hits Southborough schools this week. Next to their tuna sandwiches and mac and cheese, Southborough students will find produce and fruit sourced from local farms. Read the full article → from Kids in Southborough are eating local this week
Have you seen this dog?
Some of you probably heard the fireworks at Hopkinton State Park on Saturday night. This 6-year-old Old English Sheepdog heard them to, and bolted. Read the full article → from Have you seen this dog?
Southborough residents in the news
Southborough residents have been doing some exciting things lately, from wining community awards to barreling down Mount Greylock on a skateboard, to giving birth in dramatic fashion. You can read all about it in these links. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
What kind of sports coverage do you want to see on the blog?
I’m not a sports writer. I pretended to be one this summer when Southborough went to the Little League championships, but we all know that attempt was a thinly-veiled charade. Read the full article → from What kind of sports coverage do you want to see on the blog?
Lots going on in Southborough this weekend – here’s a round-up
There is no shortage of things to do in Southborough this weekend. Here are the highlights. Read the full article → from Lots going on in Southborough this weekend – here’s a round-up
National prescription drug take-back day: Where to find collection spots near Southborough
On Saturday the Drug Enforcement Agency will hold its first ever national prescription drug take-back day. The program provides a safe way for you to dispose of the expired or no-longer-needed prescription drugs that are cluttering up your medicine cabinet. Read the full article → from National prescription drug take-back day: Where to find collection spots near Southborough
Stonebrook Village 40B a go, Woodland Meadows still pending
The Metrowest Daily News reports today that one of Southborough’s two proposed 40B affordable housing projects got approval from the Zoning Board this week, while the other is still waiting. Read the full article → from Stonebrook Village 40B a go, Woodland Meadows still pending