Did you get your Scouting for Food bag last week? Now’s the time to fill it up. By doing so, you’ll help the scouts help the Southborough Food Pantry feed local families all through the winter. This year the scouts have a goal of collecting 5,250 pounds of food and household items, that’s 25% more Read the full article → from Reminder: Scouting for Food collection on Saturday
White Bagley Road closed starting Tuesday
White Bagley Road will be closed for several days starting next Tuesday (11/17) so new culvert pipes can be installed under the road. Town Engineer John Woodsmall said that due to the extent of the excavation required, the road will likely be closed overnight as well as during work hours for the first couple of Read the full article → from White Bagley Road closed starting Tuesday
Your first look at the Grown Ups trailer
There are plenty of Southborough scenes in the just-released teaser for the Adam Sandler film Grown Ups. The movie is scheduled for release in June 2010. As surreal as it was to see movie stars live and in person in Southborough, it’s even stranger to see Southborough on the big screen (well, it’s still the Read the full article → from Your first look at the Grown Ups trailer
Southborough Library amnesty program ends tomorrow
Saturday is the last day the Southborough Library will forgive fines on overdue books, DVDs, CDs, and other library material as part of their amnesty program. So round up those overdue books and get them back to the library before closing tomorrow. Bring along a donation for the Southborough Food Pantry — paper goods or laundry Read the full article → from Southborough Library amnesty program ends tomorrow
Juried art show opens tomorrow
The Southborough Arts Center‘s annual juried art show opens Friday night with a reception from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. There will be refreshments, music, and of course, lots of art. Art Center Director Emily van Nort told me they had a great turn-out from local artists. A total of 61 art pieces were submitted to Read the full article → from Juried art show opens tomorrow
Newton Street closed again today
For the second time in as many weeks, a portion of Newton Street north of Southboro Medical is closed for road work. DPW head Karen Galligan said today’s closure is for drainage work. The closure last week was to to tap an existing water main and install a fire hydrant. Newton Street is expected to Read the full article → from Newton Street closed again today
Photo gallery: Veterans Day in Southborough
Southborough residents turned out yesterday to honor veterans with a ceremony at the All Wars Memorial on the common. Here are some images from the event. Click on a thumbnail below to view photos as a slideshow. Update: The slideshow doesn’t seem to be working for everyone. You can click a thumbnail to see a Read the full article → from Photo gallery: Veterans Day in Southborough
Lacrosse registration opens today, information session tonight
Registration for Northborough-Southborough Youth Lacrosse (NSYA) spring 2010 season opens today. New players are being accepted at all age levels. If you want to learn more, there’s an information session tonight at Trottier from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Representatives will discuss the philosophy and rules of the league, answer questions, and review required equipment. For Read the full article → from Lacrosse registration opens today, information session tonight
On the market this week in Southborough
Here’s what’s new on the Southborough real estate scene this week. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market 24 Walnut Drive (map) – 6 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Multi-Level – $329,900 45 Sears Road (map) – 10 room, 3 bed, 3.5 bath Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
An interview with Algonquin’s new principal
Northborough resident Kim Henderson-Lee, editor of the new Northboro News, recently sat down with Algonquin principal Tom Mead. Mead was hired earlier this year to replace outgoing principal Ned Gallagher. Read the full interview to learn more about Mead’s background, interests, and his hopes for Algonquin. (And while you’re there, be sure to click around Read the full article → from An interview with Algonquin’s new principal
Fire engulfs car after Mass Pike crash on Saturday
The Southborough Fire Department responded to a two-car crash on the Mass Pike westbound on Saturday afternoon that injured one driver and ignited a fire that engulfed one of the cars. Here’s a report from the fire department: Firefighters and paramedics responded to the Massachusetts Turnpike on Saturday afternoon, November 7th in Ambulance 28 and Read the full article → from Fire engulfs car after Mass Pike crash on Saturday
Southborough teen remains in jail on murder charge
New details have emerged in the murder case against Southborough teen Christopher Manoloules. Manoloules and his uncle Robert Upton of Ipswich are charged with killing Manoloules’ other uncle Aris Manoloules in September. You can read the details here: Court papers: Southborough teen blames uncle for slaying (Metrowest Daily News) Defense points finger at murder victim’s Read the full article → from Southborough teen remains in jail on murder charge
A Veterans Day message from a Southborough resident
Each year Southborough resident and VFW Commander Steve Whynot puts his thoughts about Veterans Day into writing. He shared this year’s message in a recent comment on the blog, but I’m reprinting it here for those of you who may have missed it. Recently I questioned myself why it was necessary to put my thoughts Read the full article → from A Veterans Day message from a Southborough resident
What the fire department has been up to
Tuesday 11/3/09 01:11 EMS call, Mitchell Street 11:29 EMS call, Main Street 14:32 EMS call, Newton Street 17:33 EMS call, Boston Road Wednesday 11/4/09 20:37 EMS call, Constitution Drive Thursday 11/5/09 04:08 Cover assignment, Worcester Road, Framingham 11:10 Unintentional transmission of alarm, Turnpike Road 11:30 EMS call, Newton Street 14:57 EMS call, Crestview Drive 15:14 Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to