What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
On the market this week in Southborough
Photo Gallery: Summer concert series; don’t miss tonight’s concert
To get you in the mood for tonight’s concert, Southborough Cultural Arts Council is sharing photos from the last two concerts this summer. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Summer concert series; don’t miss tonight’s concert
Favorite Places: A roundup of the best summer college road trips
‘Tis the season for college road trips. A roundup of not-so-far area colleges that could be treated as “mini-vacations.” Read the full article → from Favorite Places: A roundup of the best summer college road trips
SWL: Assabet Valley superintendent resigns amid $62 million renovation project
Assabet’s superintendent Patrick Collins to resign August 1, after controversy Read the full article → from SWL: Assabet Valley superintendent resigns amid $62 million renovation project
Southborough fire logs (7/15-7/20/14): Accidents with injuries
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (7/15-7/20/14): Accidents with injuries
Garfield House saved – for now
Breaking news on the story of the Garfield (a.k.a. Burnett) House. Earlier today I was informed via grapevine that the house closing did not go through on Friday. A statement on behalf of of the owners has now confirmed that. In addition, it states that they hope to save the house from demolition. According to Read the full article → from Garfield House saved – for now
Seniors: 23rd annual golf outing seeks donations; save the date
The Southborough Senior Center (SSC) is in need of sponsors and raffle prize donations for its 23rd annual Falconi Golf Outing. Read the full article → from Seniors: 23rd annual golf outing seeks donations; save the date
Economic “stewards” update town on their work; statistics on town’s economic growth (Updated)
An update from the EDC on their work as stewards of the town economy. And analysis of the town’s economy over the past 3 decades. Read the full article → from Economic “stewards” update town on their work; statistics on town’s economic growth (Updated)
Lacrosse: Boys team wins state and new Girls team seeks players grades 4-8
I received two announcements on Lacrosse news to share. One boasts the accomplishments of players in town. And one seeks to recruit players to a new team. Read the full article → from Lacrosse: Boys team wins state and new Girls team seeks players grades 4-8
“Herptiles” discovered at Beals Preserve
More than half of the 23 salamander species in Massachusetts have been identified at the Beals Preserve, as part of Southborough Open Land Foundation’s study.
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District among the minority choosing MCAS over PARCC testing for next year
According to Southborough Wicked Local approximately 60% of Mass. public schools have chosen to switch to the new pilot standardized test. Here’s why Southborough is in the minority. Read the full article → from District among the minority choosing MCAS over PARCC testing for next year
Events this week (7/22-7/27/14): Science for kids, summer concert, and community theater
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (7/22-7/27/14): Science for kids, summer concert, and community theater
Library displays local artists oil paintings; Reception August 21
Southborough library will display Natick artist Rob Franco’s oil paintings of boats, ponies and New England wildlife from now until August. A reception will be held in August Read the full article → from Library displays local artists oil paintings; Reception August 21
Garfield House photo gallery
A Southborough Historical Society member provided a bounty of photos of the old Burnett (aka Garfield) house and estate. Read the full article → from Garfield House photo gallery