Mauro’s Market, a downtown Southborough institution, will soon have a new owner, and for the first time in 46 years, the owner’s last name will not be Mauro. Read the full article → from Mauro’s Market is changing hands
For perhaps the first time in my blogging career, I am at a loss for words. This is my final post as the editor of My Southborough. Bear with me as I muddle through. Read the full article → from A goodbye that is not a goodbye
The Southborough Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Reserve Police Officer. Applicants must be a graduate of a certified, full-time Massachusetts Police Academy; be at least 21 years of age; be a U.S. citizen; have a clean record; and successfully pass the background investigation. Read the full article → from Southborough police seeking part time reserve officer
When it comes to public participation in town government, recent numbers paint a grim picture. A mere 184 residents attended Town Meeting in April. Town elections featured not a single contested race, and only 5.5% of registered voters went to the polls despite the draw of two historic ballot measures. Currently there are 26 vacancies on town boards and committees, with some unable to meet because they do not have a quorum. Read the full article → from Participation in government is on the decline. What can we do to turn it around?
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/17/13 – 6/21/13)
Enrollment in half-day kindergarten at Finn has been on the decline in past years, and with only eight children signed up to start as half-day students next fall, Superintendent Charles Gobron said they’ve decided to make some changes to the program. Read the full article → from Changes to half day kindergarten at Finn next year
The rematch did not go as Algonquin hoped. For the second year in a row, Algonquin girls lacrosse faced off against Longmeadow in the District 1 state semifinals, but unlike last year, the girls on Wednesday fell to their West Division rival. Read the full article → from Algonquin falls in girls lacrosse state semifinals
Those of you who attended the celebration of life for Eric Green last weekend know just how touching it was – a morning of speeches, remembrances, music, laughter, and of course, tears. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough’s Trottier Middle School celebrates life of beloved student (UPDATED)
Every year on or about Flag Day, Veterans of VFW Post 3276 and Legion Post 161 hold a flag retirement ceremony in Southborough’s Rural Cemetery. During the ceremony, worn flags collected from residents, as well as ones from the cemetery that were replaced this past Memorial Day, will be retired by ritual burning. Read the full article → from Annual flag retirement ceremony on Friday
Four nearby towns are gearing up to fight a proposed resort casino off Interstate 495 in Milford that they say would negatively impact their communities. Last week, Southborough selectmen opted not to join the battle. Read the full article → from Southborough selectmen pass on joining anti-casino coalition
A bad accident on Northboro Road last night has apparently claimed the life of one person and injured another. Read the full article → from MWDN: One dead in Southborough crash (UPDATED)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (6/4/13 – 6/10/13)
A couple hundred runners and walkers pounded the pavement in Southborough on Sunday to help raise more than $8K for victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The 5K race, which started and ended at Trottier Middle School, was organized by Southborough-owned FitStudio 28, with help from the Southborough Recreation Department and other local businesses. Read the full article → from Sunday’s road race nets $8K for Boston Marathon bombing victims (with PHOTOS)
Sip wine, nibble on homemade desserts, listen to music, and do it all for a good cause at Southborough Rotary’s Wine Down benefit on Friday. The event, to be held at St. Anne’s Parish Hall, will raise money to buy a new generator for Southborough’s Colonial Gardens senior housing community. The event starts at 6:30 pm, and all are invited. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary wine and music event to raise money for senior housing improvements – Friday, June 14