What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
On the market this week
Obituary: Muriel M. Heffernan, 83
Muriel M. (Nevins) Heffernan, 83, of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Paul M. Heffernan for the past 60 years. Born in Cambridge, she was the beloved daughter of the late James L. Nevins Sr. Read the full article → from Obituary: Muriel M. Heffernan, 83
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Let your kids shop for holiday gifts at the Annual Troop 92 Kids Shop – Saturday, December 1
Kids need to shop for the holidays too, and each year Southborough Boy Scouts offer them a safe and fun environment to do just that. The annual Troop 92 Kids Shop will be held this year on Saturday, December 1, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Woodward School (28 Cordaville Road). Read the full article → from Let your kids shop for holiday gifts at the Annual Troop 92 Kids Shop – Saturday, December 1
Mark your calendar: Santa arrives in Southborough on Saturday, December 15
Santa usually makes his annual visit to Southborough on the first Saturday in December. As you might imagine, the Jolly One is a busy man this time of year, and due to a scheduling conflict, he’ll be visiting us a bit later than normal this year. Read the full article → from Mark your calendar: Santa arrives in Southborough on Saturday, December 15
MWDN: Average Southborough residential tax bill will rise $238 in fiscal 2013
Taxes are going up this year, but not by as much as they have in the previous two years. Earlier this month, the Board of Selectmen approved a tax rate of $16.54. Read the full article → from MWDN: Average Southborough residential tax bill will rise $238 in fiscal 2013
Southborough police logs (11/23/12 – 11/25/12): Seal-coating scam
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (11/23/12 – 11/25/12): Seal-coating scam
Shop local: Annual Chestnut Hill Farm Holiday Art & Gift Sale – Saturday
Looking for unique, creative gifts for the people on your list this year? Look no further than Chestnut Hill Farm. On Saturday they’ll host their annual Holiday Art & Gift Sale from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at 10 Chestnut Hill Road. Read the full article → from Shop local: Annual Chestnut Hill Farm Holiday Art & Gift Sale – Saturday
Reminder: Southborough children’s author to visit the library – Thursday
Southborough author Diane Root will visit the Southborough Library – and other area locations – later this month with a new spin on an important lesson for kids. Read more about it in this press release. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough children’s author to visit the library – Thursday
Southborough Fire Department collecting toys to help local families
The Southborough Fire Department is once again holding its annual toy drive. The majority of toys they collect will go to Hopkinton-based Project Just Because, but Southborough Youth and Family Services gets first dibs on toys for Southborough families. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Department collecting toys to help local families
MWDN: Southborough denies new Cumberland Farms an occupancy permit
The new Cumberland Farms on Route 9 westbound just before Route 495 may look close to done, but they won’t be able to open their doors just yet. Town Building Inspector David Gusmini issued a cease and desist order in late September because three retaining walls on the site were not built according to the plans approved by the town. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough denies new Cumberland Farms an occupancy permit
Register for ski and skate programs by Friday, November 30
If you’re interested in signing your child up for skating lessons or the after-school ski/snowboard program, you have until Friday to do so. Read the full article → from Register for ski and skate programs by Friday, November 30
At the Southborough Library this week (11/26/12 – 12/1/12): Story time, book groups, and more
Here’s what’s happening at the Southborough Library this week. Read the full article → from At the Southborough Library this week (11/26/12 – 12/1/12): Story time, book groups, and more
PHOTOS and results from this year’s Gobble Wobble
More than 1,000 runners finished the Gobble Wobble on a beautiful Thanksgiving morning last week. Read the full article → from PHOTOS and results from this year’s Gobble Wobble