Wednesday, March 16, 2016

School spending: FY17 budgets, district rankings, and K-8 intitiatives on hold

March 16, 2016 04:27:06 PM

Last month, local media reported Southborough K-8 per pupil spending as above average for the state and higher than most area schools. And on Friday, the Town published the projected budget for next year’s spending.

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March Madness scholarship fundraiser cancelled

March 16, 2016 02:11:41 PM
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[Note: The following event has been cancelled.] The Southborough Scholarship Committee is hosting a March Madness fundraiser.

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Selectmen justify Police chief’s new salary as below area average

March 16, 2016 11:20:15 AM

Last night, the Board of Selectmen ratified a vote to approve Police Chief Kenneth Paulhus’ 15% raise. But first, selectmen shared their justification.

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Found (?) cat

March 16, 2016 09:14:07 AM
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A reader asked me to reach out to the owners of a cat who has been visiting her home.

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Red Cross Babysitting and Free “Home Alone” safety class

March 16, 2016 07:30:49 AM
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In November, the Recreation Department is offering two important course for tweens/teens. One is for kids getting too old for a babysitter. The other is for ones who are ready to become one.

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