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The week in high school sports (1/23/12 – 2/5/12)

January 30, 2012 01:44:37 PM

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports.

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The week in government (1/30/12 – 2/3/12)

January 30, 2012 07:16:12 AM

A list of department and committee meetings for the week.

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Dick Curran, former owner of ‘The Spa’, has died

January 28, 2012 03:56:13 PM

For nearly thirty years, Dick Curran was the friendly face behind the counter at what old-timers call ‘The Spa’ (now Mauro’s Cafe). On Friday Mr. Curran died at the age of 82 after a long illness, and with his passing Southborough has lost another of its treasures. Mr. Curran was born in Framingham, and after

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Get informed: Public meeting on town manager legislation – Monday, January 30

January 25, 2012 02:10:52 PM

Voters at Town Meeting in April will face a decision that could fundamentally – and dramatically – change the way Southborough operates. It won’t be an easy decision, so it’s one we all need to get educated about. Here’s one great opportunity to do just that.

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The week in government (1/16/12 – 1/20/12)

January 16, 2012 07:00:52 AM

A list of department and committee meetings for the week.

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The Swap Shop is staying. Now will it expand?

January 4, 2012 09:12:16 AM

Southborough’s beloved Swap Shop is off the chopping block, at least for now. In the face of strong public opposition, DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan said last night she has backed off a plan to close the Swap Shop. Instead, she proposed making it even bigger.

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Obituary: Mercedes A. “Dee” (Halley) Evans – December 27, 2011

December 28, 2011 10:17:28 PM

Mercedes A. “Dee” (Halley) Evans, 71, of Southborough, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her loving husband of 49 years, John Evans; a son, Robert Evans and his wife, Nancy of Portland, Maine; a daughter, Diane Bacon and her husband,

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The year in review: A look at the numbers for 2011

December 28, 2011 02:20:31 PM
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I owe you all a tremendous amount of thanks for another banner year here at My Southborough. Traffic has grown steadily since I started blogging in August of 2008, and this year was no exception. As the year draws to a close, I thought I’d share some statistics to help you get a sense of the community you’ve helped create.

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Vacation week fun at the Southborough Library

December 27, 2011 08:07:24 AM
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The Southborough Library has some events planned this week to help keep the kiddos entertained while they’re on vacation. Here’s the schedule. Wednesday, December 28: Movie Day Children and their parents or caregivers are invited to a showing of “Happy Feet” (Rated PG, 87 minutes). Popcorn and juice will be served. Movie license and refreshments

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Public hearing on Swap Shop will not be held this month

December 21, 2011 11:49:14 AM
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The Swap Shop may be the main topic of conversation for many Southborough residents, but those upset with the decision to close the beloved shack will have to wait until next month to air their grievances.

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Southborough town administrator announces her intention to retire

December 21, 2011 09:26:09 AM
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Southborough Town Administrator Jean Kitchen told the Board of Selectmen last night that she plans to retire when her contract is up next July.

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Gobron: Reducing budget by 1% would result in loss of up to 11 teachers

December 16, 2011 02:41:57 PM

At the request of town officials, Superintendent Charles Gobron this week outlined how a 1% budget cut would impact Southborough schools. In a presentation to the K-8 School Committee, Gobron said the reduction could mean the loss of as many as 11 teaching positions.

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MWDN: Southborough school board rips selectman after he questions spending

December 15, 2011 10:50:50 AM

If you spend more money on schools do you necessarily ensure a higher-quality education for students? That’s the question posed by Selectman John Rooney at last night’s K-8 School Committee meeting. The question – and the data Rooney presented to back it up – was not well received by the School Committee.

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Ten miles of toilet paper: St. Mark’s tries to break mathematical record

December 12, 2011 10:11:21 AM
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Try this experiment. Go get yourself a length of toilet paper. Now fold it in half crosswise. Fold it in half again and again. It won’t take long – maybe three or four folds – before the paper won’t stay folded anymore. Now try taking 53,000 feet of toilet paper and folding it in half over and over. That’s exactly what a group of students from St. Mark’s did last week.

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