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SOUTHBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

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Volunteer drivers needed by cancer patients

Region - The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program is in need of volunteers from central Massachusetts communities to drive local cancer patients...

Southborough Library hosts author Maryanne O”Hara Feb. 13

Southborough - Massachusetts author Maryanne O"Hara has published a novel, "Cascade," and will come to the Southborough Library Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m.,...

Letter to the Editor: Vote “NO” for a split tax rate at Southborough Town...

To the Editor: Article 24 on the Town Warrant of Southborough is proposing a dual property tax rate which would tax business at a higher...

Richard L. Fairfield, 77

Southborough - Richard L. Fairfield, 77, of Southborough, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 at Wingate at Sudbury, after a battle with Parkinson's disease. He...

Locals stay “Up “til Dawn” to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Region - The following local students participated in the Marist College "Up 'til Dawn" fund-raiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn....

William S. Titus, 87

Southborough - William S. Titus, formerly of Butler, Penn., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at age 87, surrounded by his family. Bill was born...

Southborough Library to host public forum on Town Manager Proposal

Southborough - The Southborough Library will be hosting a public forum Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m., on a Town Meeting warrant article that,...

A sobering statistic

Southborough - On this Veterans Day, St. Mark’s School “Supports our Veterans” by recognizing the approximately 22 veterans who nationwide  commit suicide each day. On...

Southborough voters increase in schools’ budgets approved

Residents at the April 11 Annual Town Meeting held at Trottier Middle School were in no mood to hear about the possibility of cuts or reductions to any of the schools" budgets.

New website for Southborough Trails Committee

Southborough - The Southborough Trails Committee (STC) recently announced a new website - http://www.southboroughtrails.org/ - where residents can find information on current events and...

Alvan R. Jones, 87

Southborough - Alvan R. Jones, 87, of Southborough died at his home Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, after a period of declining health. He was...

Southborough: Snow way!

Southborough - Footprints are left on Edgewood Road in Southborough in the first dusting of snow from a "historic" October nor'easter hitting the region.

Forum on Climate Change to be held at Southborough Library

Southborough – A forum on climate change, “Planning for Climate Change: State and Federal Issues” will be held Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 7-8:15 p.m.,...

Southborough selectmen recommend cutting school budget

Southborough – As town officials attempt to balance the fiscal year (FY) 2012 budget, one thing is certain: they all agree there will be some pain as they attempt to do so. The Board of Selectmen is proposing not only a 2 percent tax hike but also a $2 million cut to the requested school budget.

Southborough's pumpkin contest winner

Southborough – Brooke Gaddie won the "Guess the Pumpkin's Weight" contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus during Southborough's Heritage Day Oct. 14. Her...

Southborough's Rock monitors trees

Southborough - Dick Rock, senior equipment operator and tree warden at the Southborough Department of Public Works, says there's no such thing as a...

‘From Cows to Computers’ now available on Southborough Media Access

Southborough – “Southborough in the ‘70s: From Cows to Computers,” is now available for residents to view on Southborough Media Access (SAM) and Youtube. The presentation is by Southborough resident Donna McDaniel, a WATCH journalist, author, and historian.

Southborough to hold hands-on emergency training drill

Southborough - The Town of Southborough Emergency Services Departments, in conjunction with the UMass/Memorial Medical Center – Marlborough Hospital, will be conducting a hands-on...

Southborough students host book drive for homeless children

Southborough – Southborough residents Bob and Karen Sommers made a deliberate decision last fall to involve their oldest child, Olivia, in the charitable causes...

Southborough celebrates its annual Heritage Day Oct. 9 – 10

Southborough - Take advantage of the warm, sunny forecast this weekend and enjoy the sights, sounds and activities of the town of Southborough's annual Heritage Day celebration. The two-day festival will be held Sunday, Oct. 9 and Monday, Oct. 10. The Oct. 9 schedule includes the start of the Heritage Day Road Race at 10 a.m. at Trottier School, a Historical Society Museum Open House from 2 to 6 p.m., Light Up Southborough from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., pumpkin drop-off in front of Southborough Library, and the pumpkin lighting and viewing front 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Common Street.