February 2010

Tree stumps in Flagg Road area to be removed

February 23, 2010 02:24:54 PM

If you’ve driven around the Flagg Road area lately, you’re sure to notice some big stumps along the side of the roads – the remnants of some 38 trees cut down by National Grid in January.

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Algonquin gymnasts qualify for state championship meet

February 23, 2010 11:47:15 AM

It was déjà vu for the Algonquin girls gymnastics team this weekend. For the second year in a row, they narrowly missed taking home the South Sectional Championship title. Like last year, they lost to first-place Barnstable by a mere point.

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A portion of Southville Road to get a new sidewalk

February 23, 2010 09:37:41 AM

If all goes according to plan, the north side of Southville Road from Liberty Drive to about 200 feet before the Ashland town line — by the parking lot of the Rose Garden restaurant — will get a new sidewalk later this year.

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Save the date: Understanding autism talk – 3/9

February 23, 2010 07:04:12 AM

On March 9, the Northorough Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council (NSPAC) will present Understanding Autism and How Research Can Help: An Overview of a Whole-Body Approach to Autism by Dr. Martha Herbert of Mass General Hospital.

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Tech director hopes to integrate PCs at Trottier

February 22, 2010 02:15:17 PM

From the Apple IIe’s I used in school to the latest generation Macs the kids use today, Apple computers have long been the technology of choice for Southborough schools. But that could change.

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Sal Giorlandino to run for second term as selectman

February 22, 2010 11:49:56 AM

A number of incumbents appear to be planning their re-election campaigns this year, but as of last week, only one had officially thrown his hat in the ring.

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Lenten reflection series starts tomorrow

February 22, 2010 09:28:43 AM

The ninth annual United Parishes of Southborough Lenten reflection series starts tomorrow at St. Mark’s church. The theme this year is “What the Cross Means to Me.”

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The week in government

February 22, 2010 06:59:37 AM

A list of town meetings for the week of February 22 through February 26.

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Sponsors and teams sought for third annual spelling bee

February 19, 2010 03:48:32 PM

The third annual Southborough Education Foundation Spelling Bee will take place on Friday, March 26 at 7:00 pm at Trottier Middle School. It’s an evening of fun for a great cause.

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Update: How much has the Bonus Bucks program brought in?

February 19, 2010 09:30:22 AM

Earlier this year I told you about the A+ Bonus Bucks program from Stop & Shop that lets you earn money for Southborough schools as you shop. I thought it would be interesting to check on how much money the program is bringing in.

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Self defense classes for Algonquin seniors

February 19, 2010 07:07:10 AM

Complimentary self defense classes sponsored by the Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization.

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Agenda for tonight’s selectmen meeting

February 18, 2010 02:40:37 PM

Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Selectmen was canceled due to the snow. The selectmen had planned to focus on budget at their meeting tonight, but they’ve added to tonight’s agenda some of the items from Tuesday’s meeting. Here’s the agenda.

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How to run for an elected position in Southborough

February 18, 2010 11:50:32 AM

There’s been a lot of discussion on this blog lately about how the town is run. Things you like about what our elected officials do, things you don’t like … mostly things you don’t like. It’s easy to be an armchair quarterback when it comes to these things. It’s much harder to be the one actually making the decisions.

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