An elderly Westford woman was killed last August when a backhoe fell off a National Grid truck on Route 495 in Southborough, crushing the minivan she was riding in. Also in the car and seriously injured were the woman’s daughter and two grandchildren. Now the woman’s family is suing National Grid for negligence. Read the full article → from Family sues National Grid after fatal accident in Southborough last year
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
YARMOUTH – Hanlon, Edward F., 94 of S. Yarmouth, formerly of Melrose, died Sunday April 15, 2012 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. He was the husband of the late Mildred E. (Hardy) Hanlon, who died in 1991. Born and raised in Dorchester and a member of St. Matthew’s parish, Mr. Hanlon was the son Read the full article → from Obituary: Edward F. Hanlon, 94
Attorney Lisa M. (Lentini) Hartman, 56, of Natick died unexpectedly on April 15, 2012. She was the beloved daughter of Orazio and Elizabeth (Hunter) Lentini of Natick. Born in Natick, Lisa was raised there where she attended school and graduated from Natick High School in 1973. She went on to earn her undergraduate degree from Read the full article → from Obituary: Lisa M. (Lentini) Hartman, 56
Last month I told you about two Trottier students – Amanda Carroll and Zach Zides – who qualified to take part in the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Finals after several rounds of local and regional competition. Today comes this report of how the two fared against their competition. Read the full article → from Trottier students reach the podium at state free throw competition
With the season of charity runs, walks, and rides, upon us, there are no shortage of stories of Southborough residents going above and beyond to do their part for causes they hold near and dear. It began earlier this week when a number of our neighbors braved the heat to run the Boston Marathon for their favorite charity. Read the full article → from Doing Good: Southborough resident to participate in AngelRide
Did you notice the entry in yesterday’s police log in which an Ashland man was arrested for driving under the influence – for the fifth time? The Metrowest Daily News dug a bit deeper and got the details. Read the full article → from MWDN: Ashland man charged with 5th OUI in Southborough
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (4/10/12 – 4/16/12)
WORCESTER/HOLDEN – Arthur F. Powell, MD, 81, of Briarwood Circle, died peacefully at home Friday, April 13, 2012, under the loving care of his family after an illness. He was born and raised in Roslindale, the son of Arthur G. and Edna G. (Tidd) Powell and lived 45 years in Holden before moving to Worcester Read the full article → from Obituary: Arthur F. Powell, MD, 81
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (4/13/12 – 4/15/12): OUI’s and report of an attempted break in
Southborough residents are invited to Fay School on Thursday, April 26, to hear Red Sox insiders talk about the team’s World Championship seasons of 2004 and 2007. It’s part of Fay’s “You Can If You Will” speaker series. Read the full article → from Red Sox insiders to discuss championship seasons at Fay speaker series
Representative Carolyn Dykema was at the Southborough Senior Center last week to launch the Metrowest Veterans Consortium. Read the full article → from Dykema launches MetroWest Veterans Consortium
HOPKINTON – Judith Susan Shaw, age 70, of Hopkinton, (formerly of St. Louis, MO and Randolph, MA), passed away April 15, 2012. Judy worked for many years for BJs Wholesale Club in Stoughton and Danvers. She enjoyed her retirement, pursuing her interests in reading, gardening, decorating, furniture restoration, and spending time with her family. She Read the full article → from Obituary: Judith S. Shaw, 70
STAMFORD, CT – Else Thomsen Fragasso Gorey, 78, of Stamford, CT died on April 10, 2012 after an extended illness. Born January 21, 1934, she was the youngest of two daughters. Her sister Bente Thomsen Grinbergs lives in Sydney, Australia. She was predeceased by her parents Marie Nikoline Thomsen and Erik Theodor Thomsen. Else’s beloved Read the full article → from Obituary: Else Gorey, 78