As we all know, the election is less than one month away. That means there’s no escaping the commercials, the poll projections, the 24×7 analysis. It also means there’s no escaping the press releases that are currently flooding my inbox. Read the full article → from Political round-up: The week in press releases
Next month voters in Massachusetts will be asked to weigh in on the question of legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. Next week at the Southborough Library, resident and chairman of the Southborough Board of Health Dr. Louis Fazen will discuss the issues surrounding medical marijuana. Read the full article → from Board of Health chair to discuss medical marijuana at the Southborough Library – October 16
Thanks to everyone who sent in photos from Heritage Day and this year’s pumpkin lighting. The weather may not have been ideal for the pumpkin lighting, but from the photos it’s clear the rain did nothing to dampen the pumpkin (and pineapple!) creativity. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Your shots from Heritage Day and the pumpkin lighting
Steeple Coffeehouse, located in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall, will open its 17th season on Saturday with a special performance by the venerable Aztec Two-Step. It will be the debut performance of the acoustic duo’s 40th Anniversary show. Read the full article → from Steeple Coffeehouse opens for the season on Saturday
When Southborough police interrupted an alleged copper theft in progress at NStar early last month, one suspect was arrested at gunpoint but another was able to run away. The Metrowest Daily News reports this week the suspect who got away was arrested and arraigned recently in Westborough District Court. Read the full article → from MWDN: Man wanted in Southborough copper theft charged
Northborough/Southborough (NSPAC) and Westborough (SEPAC) Special Education Parent Advisory Councils Announce “Basic Rights in Special Education” on Tuesday October 16, from 7:00-9:00pm in the library at Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough, MA. Read the full article → from NSPAC presents ‘Basic Rights in Special Education’ – October 16
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Carnival-style games, face painting, crafts, and the always-popular bake sale will highlight the Finn Fall Festival on Friday night. All families are invited – you don’t need to have a child at Finn to attend. Read the full article → from Reminder: Finn Fall Festival on Friday night
Continuing their tradition of bi-annual care package drives, Southborough resident Lisa Braccio and friends will be hold their fall drive this weekend at the Senior Center. Braccio, who was recently honored for her work on behalf of the troops, says the need is as great now as ever. Read the full article → from Care package drive for the troops this weekend at the Southborough Senior Center
Southborough residents will soon have another option for their beer and wine needs. The Board of Selectmen earlier this month unanimously approved a liquor license for Sperry’s Country Market which will set up shop on Route 9 westbound at Middle Road in the other half of the building currently occupied by Red Barn Coffee. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve license for new ‘country market’ on Route 9 westbound
Incumbent state senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) and challenger Dean Cavaretta (R-Stow) will face off in a series of seven debates, with the first taking place tonight in Devens. The two are vying to represent the Middlesex and Worcester District, which encompasses 14 communities including Southborough. Read the full article → from Series of debates between Eldridge and Cavaretta starts tonight
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Southborough’s Salon Charisma is holding a fundraiser to put you in the pink. For a $10 donation, they will add a pink hair extension to your hair, and all of the proceeds will go to the Rays of Hope Foundation. Read the full article → from Go pink at Salon Charisma this month to support breast cancer research
Fall was in the air yesterday as many of you in Southborough turned out to celebrate Heritage Day. I’m putting together a gallery of your photos that I’ll post on the blog later this week (send me your shots at mysouthborough@gmail.com), but in the meantime here are some I took. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough celebrates Heritage Day
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports for the week (10/09/12 – 10/14/12)