A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Algonquin and Assabet graduations are this weekend: What’s your advice for the grads?
It’s a big weekend for Southborough seniors. Members of the class of 2010 will walk across the stage at Algonquin on Sunday to collect their diplomas. The ceremony begins at 2:00 pm in the gym. Read the full article → from Algonquin and Assabet graduations are this weekend: What’s your advice for the grads?
Furniture donations needed for local families
Summer may be almost here, but if you’re still working your way through spring cleaning (I am!) and are looking to get rid of furniture or other household goods, here is an excellent option sent in by Southborough resident Carol Turner. Read the full article → from Furniture donations needed for local families
Summer Nights: This year with more food and more games
The folks behind Southborough’s annual Summer Nights celebration have been hard at work organizing this year’s event. It’s the seventh year in a row the town-wide party capping off summer has been held, and organizers say this year will be better than ever with more food options and more entertainment options for older kids and teens. Read the full article → from Summer Nights: This year with more food and more games
School calendar for 2010-2011 available
School hasn’t let out for the summer yet, but for those of you who are already looking ahead to September, the calendar for the 2010-2011 school year has been posted on the district website. Read the full article → from School calendar for 2010-2011 available
Save the date … and your winter gear
When the Community Skating Rink opened last year in Fayville, several of you asked where you could get used skates and other equipment. This year, the Friends of Southborough Recreation have you covered. Read the full article → from Save the date … and your winter gear
Town-owned affordable home on Parkerville Road now up for sale
The last piece of trim has been painted. The last nail hammered in place. And now the home at 209 Parkerville Road is ready for a new family to move in. Read the full article → from Town-owned affordable home on Parkerville Road now up for sale
Southborough unemployment rate continues to fall
Southborough’s unemployment rate continued ticking downward in April. The rate in April was 6.7%, down from a high of 7.8% in January of this year. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate continues to fall
Good question: What’s up with the lawn in front of St. Mark’s?
I’ve had several readers ask me about the unusual mowing pattern on the St. Mark’s lawn this year. If you’ve driven down Main Street or Route 85, surely you’ve noticed that a large portion of the lawn has gone unmowed all spring, with the tallest of the blades now a good couple feet high. Read the full article → from Good question: What’s up with the lawn in front of St. Mark’s?
Why flags are at half staff today and tomorrow
Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff until sunset on Friday in honor of former member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ralph E. Sirianni of Winthrop. Sirianni died on Monday. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today and tomorrow
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Algonquin drama class tackles school violence
Southborough resident Margaret Doyle sent in photos of an important one-act play recently performed at Algonquin. Here’s the write-up. Read the full article → from Algonquin drama class tackles school violence
The month in review: May 2010
A look back at the hot stories and discussions in May 2010. Read the full article → from The month in review: May 2010
Southborough reps face election challenges in 2010
All three of Southborough’s state legislators are up for reelection this year, and all three will face challengers in their respective races. Read the full article → from Southborough reps face election challenges in 2010