It breaks my heart to bring you this news, although I suspect a good number of you already know. Trottier Middle School seventh grader Eric Green passed away last night at his home from complications of a seizure condition. He was 13 years old. Read the full article → from Breaking news: A student from Trottier has died
Residents
Fay goes plaid in honor of the late Dick Upjohn (with PHOTOS)
Longtime Southborough resident Dick Upjohn, who passed away last week at the age of 82, had a passion for history, particularly ancient history. He had a passion for the outdoors and a for conservation. He also had a passion for plaid. Read the full article → from Fay goes plaid in honor of the late Dick Upjohn (with PHOTOS)
Southborough residents, Fay community pay tribute to Dick Upjohn
Southborough lost one of its great residents last week when Dick Upjohn died suddenly at the age of 82. I only knew Mr. Upjohn by sight, but what an awe-inspiring sight he was. He famously rode his bicycle all over town, briefcase strapped to the back. For my part, I would most often see him out jogging along Deerfoot Road, no matter the weather. It’s a sight – and a source of insipration – I will greatly miss. Read the full article → from Southborough residents, Fay community pay tribute to Dick Upjohn
Memorial service for Dick Upjohn on Sunday (UPDATED)
Longtime resident Dick Upjohn died suddenly on Wednesday at the age of 82. Often seen biking and running the streets of Southborough, Upjohn was a teacher at Fay School for more than 50 years and a member of the town’s Conservation Commission for 34 years. He was also a founding member of the Community Preservation Committee. Read the full article → from Memorial service for Dick Upjohn on Sunday (UPDATED)
Longtime resident Dick Upjohn has died
Southborough has lost one of its most remarkable residents. Dick Upjohn died on Wednesday at the age of 82. Read the full article → from Longtime resident Dick Upjohn has died
Southborough non-profit donates $15K in honor of Myra Kraft
Southborough residents Bruce and Linda Ledoux were at Gillete Stadium in Foxborough on Sunday, but it wasn’t just to watch the Patriots game. In a field-side ceremony, the couple, who founded Guardian Angel Motorsports, donated $15,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Boston in honor of the Myra Kraft Foundation. Read the full article → from Southborough non-profit donates $15K in honor of Myra Kraft
MWDN: Southborough teen to represent USA in Youth Olympics
For some high school athletes, football is the sport of choice. For others it’s soccer or lacrosse or basketball. Southborough 16-year-old Korey Dropkin has taken a less traveled path. He’s a curler, and next month he’ll represent the US in the first-ever Winter Youth Olympic Games. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough teen to represent USA in Youth Olympics
Southborough authors to discuss their novels at Pilgrim Church on Friday
Join us to hear two local authors read from and discuss their recently released novels. Whether you’ve read the books or not, we invite you to take part in a discussion of creativity, writing, reading, and the turbulent state of the publishing industry. It’s an evening for readers, writers, and anybody who loves books. Read the full article → from Southborough authors to discuss their novels at Pilgrim Church on Friday
Neary students sign petition to save the Swap Shop
The proposed closure of the Swap Shop has been a rallying point for many in town, including some of our youngest residents. Yesterday a group of Neary fifth-graders submitted a petition with more than 300 signatures in support of keeping the Swap Shop open. Read the full article → from Neary students sign petition to save the Swap Shop
Southborough resident organizes hockey game to benefit those with Down Syndrome
Marie Gadbois is an eighth grader at Trottier Middle School. As a child with Downs Syndrome, Marie has been “an inspiration to many” says her mother Karen. Read the full article → from Southborough resident organizes hockey game to benefit those with Down Syndrome
Parkerville Road couple’s Halloween display is out of this world
Halloween comes early for Blair Sutherland. The Southborough resident has a countdown to Halloween the way many of us have a countdown to Christmas. It makes sense. He has a lot to accomplish. Read the full article → from Parkerville Road couple’s Halloween display is out of this world
Southborough native to compete on Food Network tonight
Rob Evans has come a long way from waiting tables at White’s Corner. The Southborough native has made a name for himself in the culinary world as an award-winning chef, and tonight he’ll take on his latest challenge when he competes on the Food Network cooking show Chopped. Read the full article → from Southborough native to compete on Food Network tonight
Southborough residents in the news
It’s time for a periodic roundup of Southborough residents who have made the news lately. If you know of any I missed, given them a shout out in the comments. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news
Whit Beals headlines Sudbury Valley Trustees annual meeting
Sudbury Valley Trustees, which manages several open space parcels in Southborough, will hold its 58th Annual Meeting on Wednesday. The meeting will feature a talk by Southborough resident Whit Beals. Read the full article → from Whit Beals headlines Sudbury Valley Trustees annual meeting