Commander Steve Whynot of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3276 asked me to pass along this information about a group soliciting donations for the troops. Read the full article → from Local vet urges caution over donations
Southborough teen denied bail on murder charge
Southborough resident Christopher Manoloules, 18, was denied bail last week on charges that he murdered his uncle in Hyannis last September. The Metrowest Daily News reports Manoloules’ attorney, Gerald Alch, told the judge his client had no motive for the murder. “My client was used and abused,” Alch said. “Our evidence will show my client Read the full article → from Southborough teen denied bail on murder charge
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of February 8 through February 12. Read the full article → from The week in government
Family Art Day at the Southborough Arts Center on Sunday
Sunday may be the Super Bowl, but kick-off isn’t until 6:25 pm. That leaves the afternoon free for some arts and crafts. Read the full article → from Family Art Day at the Southborough Arts Center on Sunday
Algonquin winter instrumental concert on Tuesday
The Algonquin concert band, symphonic band, wind ensemble, and both jazz bands will perform their winter concert next Tuesday at the Algonquin auditorium. Read the full article → from Algonquin winter instrumental concert on Tuesday
Selectmen talk non-profits, other fiscal issues with state legislators
Like they did last year around this time, Southborough’s state legislators — Senator Jamie Eldridge and Representatives Carolyn Dykema (Southborough Precincts 2 and 3), and Danielle Gregoire (Southborough Precinct 1) — came before the Board of Selectmen this week to talk about the fiscal challenges facing the town. One big topic of conversation was taxation of non-profit organizations. Read the full article → from Selectmen talk non-profits, other fiscal issues with state legislators
Volunteer to support this year’s Relay for Life
Last year the Northborough-Southborough Relay for Life raised more than $40K for the American Cancer Society. Planning is starting soon for this year’s event — to be held on May 14 and 15 at Algonquin — and organizers are actively looking for volunteers to help out. Read the full article → from Volunteer to support this year’s Relay for Life
Algonquin girls soccer team honored
Last November the Algonquin girls soccer team won their first ever state championship. In a ceremony late last month they were awarded plaques to commemorate the accomplishment. Read the full article → from Algonquin girls soccer team honored
Charter Communications license up for renewal
Are you a Charter customer? (More than 1,100 Southborough families are.) Are you happy with your service? Not so happy? If ever there was a time to make your opinions on Charter known, now would be it. Read the full article → from Charter Communications license up for renewal
What do to over February vacation: Storytelling at the library
The Southborough Library is always a good place to go when you’re looking for something to do with your kids over vacation, or any time for that matter. But a storytelling event on Thursday, February 18 will make the trip even more special. Read the full article → from What do to over February vacation: Storytelling at the library
On the market this week
What went on and off the real estate market this week.Here’s the state of the Southborough real estate scene this week. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. Read the full article → from On the market this week
What to do over February vaction: Art camp
Yesterday I told you about all the sport camps available for kids over February vacation. Today we’ll talk about an opportunity for the artists in your family. Read the full article → from What to do over February vaction: Art camp
Southborough’s own Punxsutawney Phil … sort of
This groundhog stands guard in a yard on General Henry Knox Road. He even has a shadow. No word on whether he saw it yesterday or not. Read the full article → from Southborough’s own Punxsutawney Phil … sort of
School officials talk budget with parents, urge attendance at town meeting
“We’re going to lose teachers,” School Committee member Jack Kessler told an assembly of parents last night. “The question is how many.” Read the full article → from School officials talk budget with parents, urge attendance at town meeting