Helmut Lelke, 69, of Southborough and Brewster passed away on Friday May 3, 2013. Read the full article → from Obituary: Helmut Lelke, 69
Obituary: Helmut Lelke, 69
Children’s book blog: More children’s poetry that could convert the non-poetry-lover
This is the latest in an occasional series by Beth Melo, a Southborough mom who loves to read to her kids. Read the full article → from Children’s book blog: More children’s poetry that could convert the non-poetry-lover
Southborough family to hold yard sale on Saturday to raise money for pediatric cancer research
For the third year in a row, the Bazikas family on Atwood Street will hold a yard sale to help raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. It’s an annual event in honor of 10-year-old Gabrielius Bazikas, himself a cancer survivor. Read the full article → from Southborough family to hold yard sale on Saturday to raise money for pediatric cancer research
Southborough police logs (4/26/13 – 5/1/13): Some kids trespassing, others fighting
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (4/26/13 – 5/1/13): Some kids trespassing, others fighting
Trottier Middle School brings Disney classic to the stage this weekend
More than 40 student thespians will take the stage this weekend for Trottier Middle School’s performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. Read the full article → from Trottier Middle School brings Disney classic to the stage this weekend
Southborough emergency response teams learn search and rescue techniques
A few weeks ago, members of Southborough’s Community Emergency Response Team/Medical Reserve Corp (CERT/MRC) set up camp in the woods near the reservoir to learn about and practice search and rescue skills. Read the full article → from Southborough emergency response teams learn search and rescue techniques
Announcing the new Southborough Summer Concert Series!
I’m excited about this one. Southborough Recreation and Southborough Youth & Family Services have partnered up to present the first-ever Southborough Concert Series. Read the full article → from Announcing the new Southborough Summer Concert Series!
Developer says proposed 40B off Flagg Road will have ‘small impact’ on traffic
The proposal to build a 180-unit 40B complex on currently undeveloped land off Flagg Road has many neighbors sounding an alarm. Chief among residents’ concerns is the potential for increased traffic on Flagg Road as well as Route 9, but a study recently commissioned by developer Bill Depietri suggests the project will have only a minor impact on traffic in the area. Read the full article → from Developer says proposed 40B off Flagg Road will have ‘small impact’ on traffic
‘Our Town’ now playing at Algonquin
Above: Performances of Our Town run nightly through Saturday (photo via Facebook) The first time I read Thorton Wilder’s Our Town, I was a student at Algonquin Regional High School. That was a long time ago. This week, the latest generation of Algonquin students are staging the classic in celebration of the play’s 75th anniversary. Read the full article → from ‘Our Town’ now playing at Algonquin
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Community garden plots available
The growing season is upon us, and if you’re looking to set up a garden, consider a plot at the Southborough Community Garden on Breakneck Hill Road. Read the full article → from Community garden plots available
School tech committee to showcase mobile technology at meeting on Thursday
Members of the community are invited to attend a presentation on Thursday that will showcase how mobile technology is being used in the Southborough and Northborough school system. Read the full article → from School tech committee to showcase mobile technology at meeting on Thursday
MWDN: Southborough Planning Board to consider regulating marijuana dispensaries
Now that medical marijuana is legal in the state of Massachusetts, municipalities, including Southborough, are grappling with how to regulate dispensaries. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough Planning Board to consider regulating marijuana dispensaries
Southborough voters support Markey, Gomez
Along with the rest of the state, Southborough voters came out in support of Democrat Ed Markey and Republican Gabriel Gomez in yesterday’s special primary election. The two will now vie for the Senate seat previously held by now Secretary of State John Kerry. Read the full article → from Southborough voters support Markey, Gomez