The library will be open this week despite its proximity to all the movie goings-on, so why not stop by and check out one of these new titles. Adult titles Seducing an Angel, by Mary Balogh (Fiction) Labeled a murderess, Cassandra, Lady Paget, arrives in Regency London, where Stephen, Earl of Merton, agrees to make Read the full article → from New at the library this week
Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 6
The big news for Saturday? Trailers. And lots of them. I passed a caravan of them heading into town on Framingham Road this morning. Others entered via Route 85. Most found their way to the lower parking lot at Woodward. The trailers at Woodward are the stars’ dressing rooms, and where hair and makeup will Read the full article → from Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 6
Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 5
In addition to landscaping work on Friday (notably around the church’s front entry), a long, low platform was built in the common in front of the church. The platform will support a crane that will be used to film a wide establishing shot of the church. Along Pilgrim’s west side, some scaffolding is in place. Read the full article → from Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 5
Filming starts next week – here’s the schedule
The stars arrive next week and no doubt things will get a little nutty around town. The area surrounding Pilgrim Church will be tightly controlled, so onlookers won’t be able to get too close. But if you plan on checking things out, here’s how the filming will break down: Monday 5/18 and Tuesday 5/19: Shoot Read the full article → from Filming starts next week – here’s the schedule
Summer volleyball clinic for girls
Algonquin sophomore Lauren Yung wrote to tell me about a four-day volleyball clinic being held in July for girls entering grades 7 through 10. Here’s what she had to say about the program: The clinic is open to girls of all skill levels and experience. As any T-Hawk will tell you, the best thing about Read the full article → from Summer volleyball clinic for girls
Pilgrim Church to hold services as usual on Sunday
Life will get back to normal at Pilgrim Church this weekend, at least for a little while. On Sunday the movie props will be tucked away and worship services will be held as usual. It will be a brief respite in the flurry of activity that has enveloped the church this past week as crews Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church to hold services as usual on Sunday
Class of 2011 yard sale at Algonquin on Saturday
The Algonquin class of 2011 will hold a yard sale at Algonquin on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All proceeds benefit class events like prom and graduation. Here’s what they say you’ll find: Bikes, printers, computers, TVs, phones, radios, skis, ski boots, cleats, ice skates, roller blades, balls of all varieties, BOOKS, BOOKS Read the full article → from Class of 2011 yard sale at Algonquin on Saturday
Register for the Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament
The family of Police Chief William Webber is getting ready to tee off in his honor. The Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 22 at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough. All proceeds from the event will go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. On their website, the family shares Read the full article → from Register for the Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament
Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 4
I got a break between raindrops and ran up to Pilgrim Church yesterday afternoon. The sod is down across St. Mark’s Street and things are looking quite pretty. Have a look for yourself. More pictures in my Flickr photostream. Previously in the series: Day 1 / Day 2 / Day 3 Read the full article → from Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 4
Backyards in bloom
Some shots of what’s blooming now in Southborough yards. Read the full article → from Backyards in bloom
Country Gourmet may be changing ownership
It appears the Country Gourmet on Framingham Road may be changing hands and changing names. According to a public notice, the owners of the Country Gourmet have applied to transfer their liquor license to a new owner. And not just any new owner, but Shohdy Ziada, proprietor of Turnpike Liquors on Route 9. The new Read the full article → from Country Gourmet may be changing ownership
On the market this week
Some seriously pricey homes went on the market this week, including one at almost $1.2M. Have a look. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market 17 Oak Hill Road (map) – 7 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath colonial – $499,900 29 Woodland Road Read the full article → from On the market this week
Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope
After three years as principal of Neary, Joanne Irish has decided to retire at the end of the year. Irish told school committee members last night that she and her husband are relocating to the Cape. Superintendent Charles Gobron thanked Irish for all she had done, and for her “kindness toward students, parents, and teachers.” Read the full article → from Neary principal retiring, future of the school under a microscope
Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 3
Church windows were washed on Wednesday, soil was spread across St. Mark’s Street in preparation for the sod, and more landscaping was put in place. I tried to get some interior shots of the church, but I wasn’t allowed in. And here I thought a church’s doors were always open. (That was a joke, by Read the full article → from Hollywood comes to Southborough: Day 3