What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
On the market this week
Early bird discount for Recreation Department summer camps ends Thursday
The Southborough Recreation Department is once again offering its popular summer camp programs at Finn and Woodward this year. Sessions run weekly from July 1 through August 16. Sign up before Thursday, April 18 to take advantage of the early bird discount. Read the full article → from Early bird discount for Recreation Department summer camps ends Thursday
Galapagos Puppets at the Southborough Library on Thursday
Just in time for Earth Day – Monday, April 22 for those of you who don’t know – the Southborough Library will host a puppet show all about going green. “The Trolls and the Tree” by Galapagos Puppets will take place on Thursday, April 18 at 11:00 am. Read the full article → from Galapagos Puppets at the Southborough Library on Thursday
POLL: Should Town Meeting be held on a Saturday?
Attendance at Town Meeting this year was the lowest it’s been in more than a decade. Only 184 registered voters showed up to the meeting earlier this month. The last time attendance fell below 200 was in 2000 when only 166 turned out for the first night of Town Meeting. Read the full article → from POLL: Should Town Meeting be held on a Saturday?
Commuter rail train evacuated this morning after threatening remarks made in Southborough
A Boston-bound commuter rail train was evacuated and searched this morning after passengers overhead a conversation at the Southborough station. Read the full article → from Commuter rail train evacuated this morning after threatening remarks made in Southborough
NYT bestselling author William Martin at the Southborough Library on Thursday
The Southborough Library on Thursday will play host to New York Times bestselling novelist William Martin. The talk is open to all, and no pre-registration is required. Read the full article → from NYT bestselling author William Martin at the Southborough Library on Thursday
Southborough fire logs (4/9/13 – 4/15/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (4/9/13 – 4/15/13)
Need to get away from all the bad news? Where to take a walk in Southborough.
Television. Radio. Twitter. Facebook. Everywhere you turn on this the day after the marathon, the news is devastating. For those of you who might need a break from the coverage, or some time to be with your thoughts, or a place for the kids to be kids, here are some suggestions. Read the full article → from Need to get away from all the bad news? Where to take a walk in Southborough.
The week in government (4/16/13 – 4/19/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/16/13 – 4/19/13)
Flags at half staff today after marathon attacks
Governor Patrick has ordered flags across the Commonwealth lowered to half staff today in honor of the victims of yesterday’s bomb attack at the Boston Marathon. Read the full article → from Flags at half staff today after marathon attacks
Southborough runners check in after Boston Marathon attacks
Of the 25 Southborough residents slated to run yesterday’s Boston Marathon, eight were able to finish the race before it was called off after explosions rocked the finish line. Three were killed in the blasts, and more than a hundred injured, many critically. Read the full article → from Southborough runners check in after Boston Marathon attacks
2013 Boston Marathon runner: Amanda Watters
Twenty-four Southborough residents will don a Boston Marathon bib today to run for themselves and for causes they hold dear. Every runner has a story, and for the past few weeks I’ve been featuring as many of those stories as I can on the blog. Read the full article → from 2013 Boston Marathon runner: Amanda Watters
Twenty-five Southborough residents to run the Boston Marathon today
Southborough historically has a good showing in the Boston Marathon, and this year is no exception. Twenty-four Southborough residents – 16 women and 8 men – will cross the starting line in Hopkinton this morning. Read the full article → from Twenty-five Southborough residents to run the Boston Marathon today
Traffic information for Marathon Monday
Southborough Emergency Management Director Neal Aspesi passed along traffic information you might need for Marathon Monday. Read the full article → from Traffic information for Marathon Monday