State Representative Carolyn Dykema will hold office hours at the Southborough Library on Thursday, and she invites Southborough residents to stop by. It’s your chance to meet Dykema and discuss anything that might be on your mind. Dykema will be at the library from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Thursday
Thomas Joseph Potenza, age 74, of Northbridge, formerly of Framingham, died, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at his home in Northbridge surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 50 years to Patricia (Annesi) Potenza of Northbridge. Born in Franklin, NH, he was the son of the late Bennie and Marie (St. Pierre) Potenza. Mr. Read the full article → from Obituary: Thomas Joseph Potenza – February 11, 2012
Are you considering a trip to China or the Far East? Even if that journey is only in your mind, join us at the Southborough Library on Thursday evening, February 16, at 7:00 p.m., when Richard Ferland will present interesting stories of travel to China and a beautiful collection of photos from his extensive travel and work in China. Read the full article → from Discover the culture and sights of China at the Southborough Library on Thursday
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (2/13/12 – 2/19/12)
The Southborough Food Pantry has received a couple of much-needed donations recently. Earlier this month St. Matthew’s Youth Group collected 331 pounds of food and raised more than $1,000 at their second annual Souper Bowl Sunday (at least something good happened that day). Read the full article → from Residents donate nearly 700 pounds of food to the Southborough Food Pantry
Here are a couple of stories you might have missed in the papers recently. One involves a Southborough resident, the other is about an employee at Westboro Tennis & Swim, a club many Southborough residents belong to. Read the full article → from Southborough and area crime news
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/13/12 – 2/17/12)
For more than ten years, Fay School has played host to a Special Olympics basketball tournament, and this year is no exception. On Saturday the school will welcome athletes and volunteers for one memorable day. The Southborough community is invited to stop by and check out the action. Read the full article → from Special Olympics basketball at Fay this weekend
Paul Weber of Clinton, Connecticut died February 8, 2012, at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Guilford. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Florence, his daughter Nancy Guindon (William Lastomirsky) of Clinton, CT. and his son Paul (Catherine) of Southborough, MA. He was predeceased by his daughter Susan from Clinton, CT. He will Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul Weber – February 8, 2012
Chestnut Hill Farm will host a collection of local artists for a Valentines gift sale on Saturday, February 11. It’s the perfect place to pick up a unique, handmade gift for the one you love. Read the full article → from Reminder: Valentines Gift Sale at Chestnut Hill Farm on Saturday
For the Southborough Scholarship Committee, the Valentine’s Day love came early this year. Last weekend they hosted a Valentine’s Day dance and silent auction to raise money for the town’s scholarship fund. Keep reading to find out how they did, and to learn about where the money goes. Good music and fun were the themes Read the full article → from Dance fundraiser nets enough to fund two scholarships
At the beginning of the budget season, Advisory Committee member John Butler volunteered to be the committee’s liaison to the K-8 School Committee. His goal was to help the finance committee better understand the school’s budget so it could make an informed recommendation to Town Meeting about what voters should approve. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee member says school committee uncooperative during budget process (UPDATED)
February is the month for romance. On Saturday, February 11, from 4:30 to 8:30, the Southborough Library will show the classic film Gone with the Wind based on the timeless novel by Margaret Mitchell. Relive the tempestuous romance between Rhett Butler and Scarlet O’Hara as the Civil War rages on around them. Read the full article → from Movie night at the Southborough Library on Saturday
It’s time for the annual Neary Drama Club play, and this year the students will stage a production of Sleeping Beauty. Read the full article → from Neary students to present Sleeping Beauty this weekend