The unemployment rate in Southborough dipped to 7.3% in February, down from a 20-year high in January of 7.8%. The state and national rates also decreased slightly in February. Read the full article → from Southborough unemployment rate down slightly
The day President Obama visited Southborough
Well, maybe not visited exactly, but reports are he drove through our little corner of the world this evening on his way to tour flood damage elsewhere in the state. Read the full article → from The day President Obama visited Southborough
Hypnotist to cast spell on Algonquin
Algonquin sophomore class president Juliana Batista sent in some information about an upcoming fundraiser: You are getting very sleepy…. Come see the Hypnotist Show at Algonquin Regional High School (79 Bartlett Street, Northborough) at 7pm on April 8th! Open to the public, students, and families of Northborough and Southborough… a guaranteed night of [appropriate] hysterics Read the full article → from Hypnotist to cast spell on Algonquin
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Census return rate for Southborough higher than average
Fifty-seven percent of those of you in Southborough have mailed back your federal census form. That’s compared to the 52% nationwide and 53% statewide who have done the same. Read the full article → from Census return rate for Southborough higher than average
The month in review: March 2010
A look back at the hot stories and discussions in March 2010. Read the full article → from The month in review: March 2010
Photos: Heavy rains flood basements and yards around town
It’s only Wednesday, but it’s been a long week for residents and emergency responders alike. Heck, it’s been a long month. Read the full article → from Photos: Heavy rains flood basements and yards around town
Southborough Public Library to host Poetry Festival in April
April is going to be a busy month at the Southborough Library. All month the library will host a poetry festival, featuring poetry readings by a number of local authors, poetry writing workshops, and for the kids, poetry, rhyming, and music events. Read the full article → from Southborough Public Library to host Poetry Festival in April
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Southborough Education Foundation Spelling Bee raises over $13K
The third annual Southborough Education Foundation Spelling Bee was held last Friday night. SEF board member Terry Ryan sent in this report. Read the full article → from Southborough Education Foundation Spelling Bee raises over $13K
Pansies for Progress fundraiser ends tomorrow
For the third year in a row, Southborough Town House employees are participating in Pansies for Progress, a fundraising drive for the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance. Like last year, funds are being raised in honor of Southborough’s former police chief Bill Webber, who passed away in 2008 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Read the full article → from Pansies for Progress fundraiser ends tomorrow
Meet the candidate: Paul Cimino (Planning Board)
Paul Cimino is running for a seat on the Planning Board. Learn more about his plans and qualifications in his own words. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: Paul Cimino (Planning Board)
Preseason baseball clinic over April vacation
The Algonquin varsity baseball team and coaching staff will hold a youth baseball clinic during April vacation. The two-day clinic will include basic instruction in fielding, pitching, hitting, and game situations. Read the full article → from Preseason baseball clinic over April vacation
In the media: NASA vet speaks in Southborough
Former NASA astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave spent six years in Southborough in the 1950’s as a student at St. Mark’s. Last week he returned to inspire the current batch of students at his old school. Read the full article → from In the media: NASA vet speaks in Southborough