The Metrowest Daily News reports today the Gulbankian family has decided to close the machine shop it operates on its Mt. Vickery Road property after battling the town over zoning issues for the past three years. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians to shutter machine shop in Southborough
Celebrations of Hope concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday
If you missed last weekend’s Celebration of Hope concert at Pilgrim Church, you have another chance to enjoy some heartfelt performances. Read the full article → from Celebrations of Hope concert at Pilgrim Church on Sunday
Postseason update: Algonquin girls lacrosse headed to the district finals
One Algonquin team is left standing in the high school postseason. After knocking off Groton-Dunstable yesterday by a score of 16-8, the girls lacrosse team is headed to the Central District 1 finals where the returning champs will look to defend their title. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin girls lacrosse headed to the district finals
Lovers Lane homeowners continue fight over fraud and construction issues
The Metrowest Daily News reports nearly three years after a jury awarded millions in their fraud case, the Culleys at 22A Lovers Lane still haven’t received any money or satisfaction. Now they are bringing the case back to court. Read the full article → from Lovers Lane homeowners continue fight over fraud and construction issues
Selectmen consider getting involved in Gulbankian zoning issue
The Gulbankian family may get some unexpected assistance in their ongoing zoning battle with the town. The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night agreed to talk with the town’s lawyer to find out if there is any way they can intervene. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider getting involved in Gulbankian zoning issue
Bluegrass double-Bill at Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday
Above: Blackstone Valley Bluegrass one of the acts to play at the Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday (photo from www.blackstonevalleybluegrass.com) If you enjoy bluegrass, you’ll want to buy tickets for the Steeple Coffeehouse this weekend. A past favorite and a new band comprised of musical veterans will perfom in a double-header on Saturday night. Here are Read the full article → from Bluegrass double-Bill at Steeple Coffeehouse on Saturday
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Stonebrook Village seeking revised building permits
Stonebrook Village, a development off of Oregon Road, came back to the Planning Board on Monday night. The scrapped 40B project is now being pitched as an improved 55+ multi housing development. In fall 2010, Capital Group Properties received a permit based on plans build a 40B development. (That was less than a month after Read the full article → from Stonebrook Village seeking revised building permits
Boston Strong art auction to support the cause at Sunday’s 5K run
You can purchase a unique piece of art and support a great cause. This Sunday, six paintings championing the Boston Strong message will be auctioned off with proceeds going to the One Fund Boston. The silent auction will take place at the 5-K run for Boston One Fund this Sunday, June 9, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Trottier Middle School. Read the full article → from Boston Strong art auction to support the cause at Sunday’s 5K run
Selectmen increase sticker fee, but leave Transfer Station hours as they are
There were a number of potential changes on the table last night as selectmen discussed Transfer Station operations – reduced hours, an increased sticker fee, new fees for disposal of bulky items, and a wintertime closure for the Swap Shop. In the end, selectmen voted to increase the cost of a Transfer Station sticker, but rejected most of the other changes. Read the full article → from Selectmen increase sticker fee, but leave Transfer Station hours as they are
Southborough cyclist seriously injured in crash on Saturday
Southborough resident John Kutch, 52, suffered serious upper body injuries when his bicycle was struck by a car on Main Street on Saturday. Read the full article → from Southborough cyclist seriously injured in crash on Saturday
Reminder: Celebration of life for Eric Green – Saturday, June 8
Members of the Trottier community have been working with the family of Eric Green to plan a celebration of his life to take place on Saturday, June 8 ,at Trottier. Eric passed away suddenly in January 2012 at the age of 12. A seventh grader at Trottier at the time, Eric would have graduated from the school this month. Read the full article → from Reminder: Celebration of life for Eric Green – Saturday, June 8
Steve Ulfelder will talk about Conway Sax’s latest mystery at the library Wednesday
If you missed local novelist Steve Ulfelder at Tatnuck last month, you can catch him Wednesday night at the Southborough Library. He will be talking about his third Conway Sax mystery, Shotgun Lullaby. Read the full article → from Steve Ulfelder will talk about Conway Sax’s latest mystery at the library Wednesday
Reminder: 5K run to benefit Boston Marathon victims – Sunday, June 9
Southborough runners and walkers will take to the streets on Sunday to help raise money for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The 5K run or 2K walk is being organized by Southborough-owned FitStudio 28, along with Mamas n Divas and the Southborough Recreation Department. Read the full article → from Reminder: 5K run to benefit Boston Marathon victims – Sunday, June 9