Southborough resident Lisa Braccio said when she held her first care package drive in 2005 to benefit troops overseas, she never dreamed she would still be at it 16 drives later. But she is, and she and co-organizer Debbie Depp Wilson sent along these words of thanks to those who contributed to their latest drive held this past weekend at the Senior Center. Read the full article → from Troop drive organizers thank community for support
Mark you calendar for the annual Halloween Party sponsored by Southborough Youth and Family Services. Read the full article → from Save the date: SYFS Halloween Party – Friday, October 26
On Thanksgiving morning, the Friends of Southborough Recreation will host the 6th Annual Gobble Wobble road race. It’s the organization’s biggest fundraiser of they year, and they’re looking for sponsors to help make it a success. Read the full article → from Seeking sponsors for the Gobble Wobble road race
When Southborough police acknowledged they made a mistake in allowing a registered Level 2 sex offender to live in close proximity to a preschool despite a town bylaw prohibiting it, it made news beyond the borders of our town. Today the Boston Globe takes a look a the case and the larger debate about whether residency restrictions are constitutional and whether they even work. Read the full article → from Globe: Sex offender case rekindles debate on bans
You might remember last year there was considerable discussion about Southborough’s MCAS scores, in particular whether our numbers were up to par with comparable districts. This year, the schools hope to get out in front of the MCAS messaging. Read the full article → from Southborough schools to host MCAS forum – Tuesday, October 23
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
As part of an ongoing interfaith dialog, Pilgrim Church on Monday will host the Worcester Islamic Society for a conversation about the basics of Islam. While the discussion may help put global events in context, Pilgrim Church Minister Jon Wortmann said the main objective is to understand how Muslims in our own community practice their faith everyday. Read the full article → from Pilgrim Church to host interfaith discussion on Islam – Monday, October 22
Students at Finn school welcomed some special guests last week as part of its annual Community Reading Day. Preschool, kindergarten and first grade classes simultaneously hosted volunteer readers from a cross section of the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Finn holds Community Reading Day
Pay attention to street signs as you drive around town, and it won’t take you long to notice some of them are in rough shape. The signs are peeling, and in a number of cases, street names are no longer discernible. Many of you have been wondering why they haven’t been replaced. I sat down with DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan last week to find out. Read the full article → from What’s up with the peeling street signs?
My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. Read the full article → from Letter: Dykema stands up for our veterans
A bloody leg you ask? Check out the entry on Monday, October 15 below for more details. Logs provided by the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (10/11/12 – 10/15/12): Is that a bloody leg in your trunk?
Some thought it was the wind, or an off-kilter washing machine. Others thought it was a passing airplane, or their kids being overly rambunctious upstairs. But turns out it was an earthquake that made homes in Southborough tremble shortly after 7:00 pm today. Read the full article → from Earthquake centered in southern Maine rattles Southborough
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
Republican Marty Lamb, who is challenging Rep. Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) to represent the 8th Middlesex District, will hold a campaign event at Owen O’Leary’s in Southborough tomorrow evening. Read the full article → from Marty Lamb to hold campaign event in Southborough on Wednesday