Thankfully, crime is not something we find ourselves dealing with that much in Southborough, but a couple of recent crimes in town made their way to the pages of the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Southborough crimes make headlines
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Local sixth grader in the running to win a national Google contest – you can help!
This isn’t Southborough news exactly, but it’s exciting enough to share. Northborough sixth grader Isabella (Bella) Alex was recently chosen as a regional finalist in the Doodle 4 Google competition, and she needs your help to win. Read the full article → from Local sixth grader in the running to win a national Google contest – you can help!
Car wash on Saturday to benefit youth group
Pilgrim Church Youth Group will hold a car was at the Transfer Station today from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm to help raise money for a mission trip to New York City this summer. Read the full article → from Car wash on Saturday to benefit youth group
Youth baseball players from Southborough capture tournament wins
A My Southborough reader sent in this report of some youth baseball players who are — if you’ll forgive the pun — knocking it out of the park this season. Read the full article → from Youth baseball players from Southborough capture tournament wins
First Community Church yard sale on Saturday
The semi-annual First Community Church yard sale will take place on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Among the items for sale, you’ll find clothing, jewelry, children’s books, puzzles, toys, decorative items and ornamental dishes. Read the full article → from First Community Church yard sale on Saturday
Reminder: Environmental Fair tomorrow at Trottier
Stop by the Environment Fair at Trottier on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be environmental vendors and exhibits, giveaways, face painting, eco crafts, and special presentations throughout the day. Read the full article → from Reminder: Environmental Fair tomorrow at Trottier
Library to honor Judy Williams on Monday
The front room of the Library will be dedicated to longtime librarian Judy Williams-Thornton. Read the full article → from Library to honor Judy Williams on Monday
Algonquin students are sleepy, but happy
In a recent survey conducted by Algonquin’s Student Advisory Committee, 82% of Algonquin students reported they don’t get enough sleep. But junior Eddie Lowe from Northborough, one of the students who helped administer the survey, told the Regional School Committee Wednesday night that while students may be sleep deprived, they’re not unhappy. Read the full article → from Algonquin students are sleepy, but happy
Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, May 21
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Ludlow native Sergeant Joshua D. Desforges who was killed while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan last week. He was 23. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, May 21
Photos: Raindrops on rhodies
Yesterday was an excellent day for taking photos of raindrops, so that’s just what I did. Read the full article → from Photos: Raindrops on rhodies
Algonquin to present ‘Waiting for Lefty’
The Algonquin production of Waiting for Lefty opened at the school last night. Performances continue through Saturday in the Small Performance Theater at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Algonquin to present ‘Waiting for Lefty’
Senator Eldridge to host community meeting with Governor Patrick on Sunday
Southborough residents are invited to attend a community meeting with Governor Deval Patrick sponsored by our state senator Jamie Eldridge, along with State Representative Jen Benson who represents the 37th Middlesex District (not Southborough). Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge to host community meeting with Governor Patrick on Sunday
Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director
Since he passed away unexpectedly on a school trip to Greece last year, friends and relatives of longtime Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn have pushed to name one of the performing arts spaces at Algonquin in his honor. Earlier this week, they learned that wasn’t going to happen because the district’s naming policy imposes a 5-year waiting period. Upon hearing the news, dozens took to Facebook to express their disappointment. Read the full article → from Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director