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SOUTHBOROUGH LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS, MA

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Southborough winter parking ban in effect

Southborough – The town of Southborough has announced its winter parking ban is in effect now through March 15, 2012. Under the ban, there will...

Own a piece of Algonquin sports history

Northborough/Southborough - For anyone looking to own a piece of Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) sports history, road signs for five state championship teams will be auctioned off on Friday, Dec. 16.

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Southborough - Decorations were hung at this Middle Street bus stop with care in hopes that the school bus soon would be there. (Photo/ Sue Wambolt)

Southborough Senior Center holds holiday celebration Dec. 14

Southborough - The Southborough Senior Center will be holding a swingin' holiday celebration Wednesday, Dec. 14, starting a 11:30 a.m. with a luncheon and...

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Creating holiday gifts Southborough - First-grader Caroline Esten wears a tie-dyed T-shirt she designed as she paints pieces that will become a hanging mobile...

Mastersingers ring in holiday season with Handel classic

Northborough - The Assabet Valley Mastersingers, a chorus based in Northborough, will be ringing in the Christmas season Sunday, Dec. 11, with a rousing performance of selections from the "Messiah" oratorio

ARHS wrestling to raise dough this weekend

Northborough/Southborough - Wrestling was a sport offered at Algonquin Regional High School (ARHS) back in the "70s and "80s, but was dropped in 1989 after interest in it waned. With the help of parent, Gordy Wrin, the program was brought back in 2005 as a "club team." Ever year since then, ARHS has maintained a competitive varsity team.

Department of Public Utilities holds National Grid public hearing in Southborough

Southborough - The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) held a public hearing Nov. 29 at the Trottier Middle School regarding National Grid's preparation for Tropical Storm Irene and its follow-up response after the storm hit the region in late August. Statements concerning the Oct. 29 Nor'saster were also accepted at the public hearing.

Area food campaign needs additional help

Westborough - Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce, HYPE9, Doubletree Hotel, Westborough Community Education Department's SPIRIT program, and many of the area schools launched...

Interboro Community Band performs Dec. 11 in Southborough

Southborough - The Interboro Community Band will present a free holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m., at the Trottier Middle School in...

Northborough/Southborough preschool screening scheduled for Feb. 3

Northborough/Southborough - The Northborough/Southborough Public Schools" Integrated Preschool Program is inviting neighborhood children who will be 3 years old by June 15, 2012 for...

Students at Southborough's Neary School get tasty lesson

By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Southborough - King Arthur flour brought its "Life Skills Baking Program" to the Margaret Neary School in Southborough Nov. 4....

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Seeking Santa in Southborough Southborough - Owen Hart, 6, (r ) doesn's mind posing for a quick picture but his brother Henry, 4, ( l)...

Southborough celebrates 34th Santa Day

Southborough - Hundreds of kids and their families celebrated the 34th annual Santa Day in Southborough Dec.3. Each year Santa arrives via helicopter on the St. Mark's School lawn and then spends several hours visiting with local children across the street at the Community House. The event is a fundraiser for the Southborough Kindergroup, a cooperative play group for preschoolers and their parents.

Clean Energy companies report significant job growth

By Sue Wambolt, Contributing Writer Southborough - The 5th Annual Clean Energy Week showcased clean-energy companies throughout the commonwealth boasting impressive growth and a marked...

Local historian Donna McDaniel to discuss Southborough Memories Dec. 7

Southborough – Wednesday, Dec. 7, Southborough's own Donna McDaniel will discuss her new book, Southborough Memories, in the Southborough Library main reading room, beginning...

Southborough's annual Gobble Wobble draws crowd

Southborough - More than 1,000 area residents gathered at Trottier Middle School early Thanksgiving morning for the 5th Annual Southborough Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble: Run, Walk or Wobble.

‘Swap Shop’ to stay open until Jan. 7

Southborough - The Board of Selectmen has given the 'Swap Shop' located at the town's Transfer Station a reprieve. Karen Galligan, the superintendent of...

Holiday festivities this weekend in Southborough

Southborough – The town of Southborough will be ringing in the holiday season this weekend! Events will be held Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday,...

ARHS presents “Pippin” Dec. 8 – 10

Northborough – Algonquin Regional High School will be presenting "Pippin" Thursday, Dec. 8, Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. each...