After reaching its highest level in at least 20 years last month, the unemployment rate in Southborough fell more than half a point to 6.8% in October. But that’s still a high rate for our town. Read the full article → from October unemployment rate lower, but still high
Annual Kids’ Shop on Saturday
Boy Scout Troop 92 will hold its annual Kids’ Shop on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Woodward. Keep reading for more details. Read the full article → from Annual Kids’ Shop on Saturday
Eat out tonight and help our Pop Warner cheerleaders get to nationals
Eat at the Chateau Restaurant in Westborough tonight and help the Northborough-Southborough Pop Warner Cheerleading team get to nationals later this month. Read the full article → from Eat out tonight and help our Pop Warner cheerleaders get to nationals
Southborough Fire Department reminds you to be careful with candles
If you’re anything like me, your holiday decorating includes a whole bunch of candles. And in light of the fact that a candle caused a small fire at a house on East Main Street a few weeks back, now seems like a good time to refresh ourselves on candle safety. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Department reminds you to be careful with candles
The month in review: November 2009
News in Southborough this month was dominated by the selection of a new police chief, but other topics like the Primate Center and a plan to repave Route 9 got their share of attention, too. Here’s a recap of the month in Southborough based on the most-viewed and most-discussed posts. Read the full article → from The month in review: November 2009
Find out what your property is assessed for
Property valuations for fiscal year 2010 are out. Find out what your property is assessed for and how it compares to the assessment for fiscal year 2009. Read the full article → from Find out what your property is assessed for
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Time for another open thread. For those of you new to the blog, the open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Ask questions about programs in town or the town itself Post a note Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week November 30 – December 4. Read the full article → from The week in government
Welcome to the new and improved My Southborough!
A couple of weeks ago, this blog logged its 100,000th visitor. How cool is that? In honor of the occassion, I thought it was time to shake things up a bit, so welcome to the new and improved My Southborough! The features you know and love are all still here, but the packaging has been Read the full article → from Welcome to the new and improved My Southborough!
Best gifts in Southborough? What do you think?
I could say I love shopping locally for the obvious reason that supporting local businesses helps our community, and that would be true. But particularly around the holidays I love shopping locally because it means I can avoid the mall. Read the full article → from Best gifts in Southborough? What do you think?
Last weekend for juried art show
The annual juried art show at the Southborough Arts Center closes on December 1, so this is your last weekend to check it out, and I assure you it’s worth a visit. Read the full article → from Last weekend for juried art show
Algonquin falls to Westborough in Thanksgiving classic
It would have been nice for the Algonquin football players to be able to sit down to their turkey dinners with a Thanksgiving Day win under their belts, but alas, it was not to be. Details and photos after the jump. Read the full article → from Algonquin falls to Westborough in Thanksgiving classic
On the market this week
Find out what’s new on the Southborough real estate scene this week, including 3 new listings, 1 under agreement, and 2 sales. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Results and photos from the Gobble Wobble
It was a great turnout for the third annual Gobble Wobble yesterday. Nearly 600 runners and walkers participated. Keep reading for the race results and lots of photos. Read the full article → from Results and photos from the Gobble Wobble