The annual Memorial Day parade takes place today starting at 9:00 am. The parade begins at the Marlboro Savings Bank at the corner of East Main and Newton Streets. The route winds through the Rural Cemetery, Burnett Cemetery, Revolutionary War Cemetery, and the Civil War Memorial. The final stop will be an observance at the Read the full article → from Memorial Day parade and a message to ‘remember’
Breaking: Southborough woman killed crossing Oak Hill Road
The Metrowest Daily News is reporting that a Southborough woman was killed last night when she was struck by a car as she crossed Oak Hill Road at the intersection with Route 9. The woman’s name was not released, and few details are available, but you can read the news report here. More information as Read the full article → from Breaking: Southborough woman killed crossing Oak Hill Road
The Running of the Cows
I can’t think of a better way to kick off the holiday weekend than with this video. It’s a hoot … or maybe I should say a moo. Earlier this month the folks who take care of our beloved belties moved the cows from their winter home across the street to their pasture at the Read the full article → from The Running of the Cows
Photos from Finn’s Walk to School Wednesday
Some students at Mary Finn School got fresh air and exercise before class this week thanks to Walk to School Wednesday. Mary Finn school nurse Dale Burgess sent in this report along with some photos. (Walk to School Wednesday) was a collaborative effort between the school, Southborough Recreation Department and Safe Routes to School. Approximately Read the full article → from Photos from Finn’s Walk to School Wednesday
Wait and see approach considered for Algonquin debt assessment
Southborough town meeting voters last month rejected a compromise proposed by the regional school committee to resolve the Algonquin debt assessment issue. That means the issue remains unresolved. The regional school committee on Wednesday night considered how to move forward. The Metrowest Daily News reports many favored a wait and see approach. Several members said Read the full article → from Wait and see approach considered for Algonquin debt assessment
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but there’s a movie filming in town
Southborough has had more attention from local media in the last week than we probably had all last year. For those of you who can’t get enough of movie mania, here’s a roundup of the stories. Some you’ve probably seen, some you might not have. Print Extra credit for Holliston funeral home at Southborough movie Read the full article → from I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but there’s a movie filming in town
Selectmen reshuffle leadership
The Board of Selectmen has a new chairman. The three selectmen (actually two selectmen and one selectwoman) regularly rotate the position of chair, with each holding it for a year. The switch happens at the first meeting after the annual town election. So it was that former chairman Bill Boland passed the baton to new Read the full article → from Selectmen reshuffle leadership
From whence the hearse came
The Metrowest Daily News reports the hearse used in the movie was provided by a funeral home in Holliston: “They wanted to use local people and asked if I wanted to send it up. I said, ‘Not a problem,”‘ Chesmore said. For the latest coverage on the Adam Sandler movie, click here. Read the full article → from From whence the hearse came
Summer camps from the Rec Department
Summer playground camp starts next month, and now is the time to register. There are two camp locations: Finn for the little kids and Woodward for the bigger kids. There are eight week-long sessions starting on June 29 and running into August. Camp hours are 9:00 am to 12:00 pm with the option for an Read the full article → from Summer camps from the Rec Department
On the market this week
Only one new house came on the market this week. Two houses went under agreement, and two sales went through. Thanks to Doug McClain (email) of Century 21 Commonwealth Realty for supplying the listing information. New on the market 237 Cordaville Rd (map) – 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Cape – $434,000 Pending 11 Read the full article → from On the market this week
Volunteers needed for library book sale
The annual Friends of the Southborough Library book sale will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Volunteers are needed during the sale, as well as beforehand to help set up. If you’re interested, contact the library at (508) 485-5031. There will also be a Friends member preview on Friday, Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for library book sale
Filming day 3: Some photos from Wednesday
Woodward was like a carnival Wednesday evening as fans waited to catch the stars as they left town for the night. People milled about. Older kids fluttered between groups of friends, while the little kids played on the grass oblivious. When a black SUV approached, the tension ratcheted up a notch. And when a car Read the full article → from Filming day 3: Some photos from Wednesday
Southborough sees steep decline in home prices
From the Worcester Business Journal: Prices in Southborough are definitely benefiting the consumer, dropping almost 41 percent between the first quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of this year, from $585,450 to $346,000. Of all the MetroWest communities, Southborough lost the biggest percentage in homes prices from 2008 to 2009. Read the full article → from Southborough sees steep decline in home prices
Probably Southborough’s most unique wedding ever
It’s a good bet you’ve heard about this one already, but on the off-chance you haven’t … Last Saturday Southborough residents Lauren Richey and Scott Miller got married on a commuter rail train traveling between Southborough and Wellesley. The two met while commuting on the train in 2005. Here’s a roundup of the coverage. Next Read the full article → from Probably Southborough’s most unique wedding ever