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
A map of Cordaville and Southville past
I recently came across this map from the Boston Public Library’s Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, that shows what Cordaville and Southville looked like in the late 1800’s. You can see buildings that are still standing today like St. Matthew and First Community churches. Also prominent is the Cordaville Cotton and Woolen Mill at the Read the full article → from A map of Cordaville and Southville past
Book a tile-painting party with the Southborough Arts Center
Here’s an idea I love. The Southborough Arts Center is offering private tile-painting workshops where you and your kids can make ceramic keepsakes just in time for the holidays. From now until December 15, you can book a tile-painting workshop for you and four or more of your friends. At the workshop — which can be Read the full article → from Book a tile-painting party with the Southborough Arts Center
Southborough Police have a new dispatcher
The Metrowest Daily News reports that Southborough is getting a new full-time police dispatcher: Mike Cunningham, whose experience includes part-time work as a dispatcher in Hopkinton and full-time work as a Harvard University security officer, will replace outgoing communications officer Robert Fagudes. Fagudes announced in June he will be attending the Massachusetts State Police Academy. Read the full article → from Southborough Police have a new dispatcher
Autumn Fair at the Senior Center on Saturday
The Senior Center will hold its annual Autumn Fair on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The fair will feature craft items, children’s toys and games, a bake sale, white elephant table, jewelry, and raffle items. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Council on Aging. Read the full article → from Autumn Fair at the Senior Center on Saturday
Southborough Veterans Day observance
Southborough residents are invited to honor our country’s veterans at a Veterans Day observance on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place at 11:00 am at the All Wars Memorial on the common across from the library. Veterans are asked to meet at the American Legion/VFW Headquarters at the Community House by 10:30 am. A procession Read the full article → from Southborough Veterans Day observance
What’s new at the Southborough Library
Here are some new selections for kids and adults at the Southborough Library. ADULT: House of Reckoning by John Saul Left in the cold care of a loveless foster family and alienated at school, Sarah Crane finds a kindred spirit in classmate Nick Dunnigan, a former mental patient still plagued by voices and visions. And Read the full article → from What’s new at the Southborough Library
Holiday Shop arts and crafts fair this weekend at the Arts Center
If you’re looking for unique, handmade arts and crafts for your holiday gift-giving, look no further than the Southborough Arts Center on Saturday. That’s when the Southborough Crafters Guild and the Arts Center will bring you The Holiday Shop, an arts and craft sale featuring work in ceramics, metal, glass, textiles, and more. The show Read the full article → from Holiday Shop arts and crafts fair this weekend at the Arts Center
Vacancy on the Conservation Commission
If you want to have a say in environmental protection and conservation in Southborough, now is your chance to join the Conservation Commission. Member Phil Bevins recently resigned — he’s moving out of town — and the commission is looking to fill his spot. During the past year, the Conservation Commission has weighed in on a number Read the full article → from Vacancy on the Conservation Commission