The week in government (3/5/12 – 3/9/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/5/12 – 3/9/12)
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Obituary: James W. Hong, 43
James W. Hong, 43, of Southborough and formerly of Boston lost his courageous battle to lung cancer on Thursday, March 1, 2012. He died peacefully with dignity, surrounded by his family. James was the beloved and adored husband of Suzanne Brown Hong and irreplaceable Daddy to Corey, Chloe and Haley. He was the much loved Read the full article → from Obituary: James W. Hong, 43
Obituary: Harvey D. Bigelow Sr., 80
Harvey D. Bigelow Sr., 80, a lifelong resident of Southborough, died Saturday, March 3, 2012, after a period of declining health. He was the devoted and loving husband of Elizabeth Betty (Murray) Bigelow for the past 54 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Francis and Mae Bigelow. Harvey attended Southborough Read the full article → from Obituary: Harvey D. Bigelow Sr., 80
Obituary: Esther E. (Ercolani) Lesieur, 76
Esther E. (Ercolani) Lesieur, 76, of Southborough, MA passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Esther battled cancer for over 35 years. She was born in Sudbury, MA and raised in Marlborough. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Edna (Dufault) Ercolani and married for almost Read the full article → from Obituary: Esther E. (Ercolani) Lesieur, 76
Reminder: Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast on Sunday
It’s pancake time! The 43rd Annual Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, March 4 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Neary School cafeteria. In addition to the pancakes, scouts will serve up sausage and ham, coffee, tea, milk, and OJ. The breakfast is all-you-can-eat, so you’re sure to leave happy. Read the full article → from Reminder: Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast on Sunday
Neary ice cream social and book fair on Wednesday
Enjoy a sweet treat on Wednesday, March 7 at the Neary School Ice Cream Social. It’s part of the school’s annual Book Week. After your ice cream, you can swing by the Barnes and Noble book fair in the school’s library. Read the full article → from Neary ice cream social and book fair on Wednesday
Catch a family-friendly matinee at Fay School on Saturday
Matinees at Fay return with a showing of Gnomeo and Juliet on Saturday, March 3 at 2:00. Read the full article → from Catch a family-friendly matinee at Fay School on Saturday
Does the primate center pose a risk to Southborough?
The sad saga surrounding the recent death of several monkeys at Harvard’s primate center on Parmenter Road continued yesterday when the facility’s interim director abruptly stepped down. Read the full article → from Does the primate center pose a risk to Southborough?
New recreation programs announced for the spring and summer
I learned to swim at McCarthy Pool on Route 9, so the announcement by the Recreation Department that swim lessons will once again be offered there brought back a flood of memories. In addition to the new swim lessons, the Rec Department has also added Zumba classes and a Super Sports Camp to its spring/summer lineup. Read the full article → from New recreation programs announced for the spring and summer
A final chance to stock up on Girl Scout cookies
When it comes to Girl Scout cookies, I have an embarrassingly well-stocked pantry. But for those of you who have missed out on the cookie sales – or for those of you who have already exhausted your supply – you have one more chance to stock up. Read the full article → from A final chance to stock up on Girl Scout cookies
Annual Rotary Club Talent Show postponed to March 15
I love this event. It’s the annual Talent Show sponsored by the Southborough Rotary Club and this year it happens on Friday, March 2. The show starts at 7:00 pm at Trottier Middle School. Come cheer on some super-talented Southborough kids as they take the stage. Read the full article → from Annual Rotary Club Talent Show postponed to March 15
Obituary: Virginia Wiese Challen – February 25, 2012
Virginia Wiese Challen Virginia passed away on February 25, 2012, after a brief illness at age 89. Born in Spokane, WA, she lived in Olympia for more than 70 years. She was a graduate of Olympia High School and attended the University of Washington until leaving to work as a mechanic at Boeing during WW Read the full article → from Obituary: Virginia Wiese Challen – February 25, 2012
Southborough police logs (2/27/12 – 2/29/12): Slick roads and disabled motorists
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (2/27/12 – 2/29/12): Slick roads and disabled motorists
Capasso farm stand plan scrapped – for now
As first reported last night, the Capasso family has withdrawn its application for a zoning variance to reestablish a farm stand at the site of the former Capasso Farms on Framingham Road. But that doesn’t mean all hope is lost for those of you (including me) who were excited about having a local option for our summer produce. Read the full article → from Capasso farm stand plan scrapped – for now