Leo Bartolini is running for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Learn more about his plans and qualifications in his own words. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: Leo Bartolini Jr. (Board of Selectmen)
The deadline for signing up for Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Sizzling Summer Scene camp is fast approaching. If you’re looking for a fun local summer experience for your child entering sixth through ninth grade, you’ll need to get your registration in by May 15. Read the full article → from Registration deadline for SYFS summer camp is May 15
The Cradles to Crayons clothing drive sponsored by Fay School ends on Saturday, so you have until then to drop off gently used adult and children’s clothing in a collection box on Parkerville Road by the Fay athletic fields. Read the full article → from Reminder: Saturday is the last day to donate to the Cradles to Crayons clothing drive
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Southborough natives Robin and Kerry Kendall are worlds apart. Robin is here in Southborough and Kerry is deployed with Special Forces in Afghanistan. But later this month they’ll both make a journey to cross home plate. Read the full article → from Doing Good: Southborough sisters worlds apart race for veterans
Bird lovers take note. The Southborough Open Land Foundation has invited Jeff Collins of Massachusetts Audubon to lead an early-morning bird walk on Saturday. Read the full article → from SOLF hosts bird walk at the Beals Preserve on Saturday
The Southborough Fire Department has partnered with Marlborough-based Furnishing Options to collect small household items for those who were left temporarily homeless by last month’s six-alarm fire at the Lake Williams condo complex in Marlborough. The last day to donate is Thursday, May 10. Read the full article → from Reminder: Thursday is the last day to donate items to Marlborough fire victims
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police department logs (5/4/12 – 5/6/12): Woman threatened with gun in Town Center Plaza
The New England Center for Children will hold its 6th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism on Saturday, May 12 at Neary School. The race follows Clifford and Deerfoot Roads and returns down Parkerville Road. Read the full article → from NECC to hold 6th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism on Saturday
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (5/1/12 – 5/7/12)
It’s time to start thinking about your garden, and the Southborough Gardeners are here to help. Check out the details of their annual plant sale to be held on Saturday. Read the full article → from Annual Southborough Gardeners plant sale on Saturday, May 12
Conway Sax fans rejoice! The Metrowest-based auto mechanic turned reluctant detective is back in Southborough resident Steve Ulfelder’s just-released second novel The Whole Lie. Looks like life doesn’t get any easier for Sax in this installment of the series. Read the full article → from Southborough author Steve Ulfelder releases second novel today
Each year voters at Town Meeting decide how to allocate a couple hundred thousand dollars collected through the Community Preservation Act. A good chunk of the money goes to pay the Chestnut Hill bond, but there’s still plenty left over. In the past CPA money has gone toward things like the South Union Playground, volleyball courts at Neary School, and affordable housing projects. Read the full article → from Find out how to apply for CPA funds at a public forum on Thursday
When Wegman’s opened in Northborough last fall, many of us were so excited we wanted to sing. At Algonquin this week, students will be doing just that when they present “Wegman’s…The Musical!” at the school on Thursday. Read the full article → from Get ready for “Wegman’s…The Musical!” at Algonquin on Thursday