Public school is out for summer this afternoon. But Children’s Librarian Kim Ivers has been working to keep kids from singing, “No more pencils, no more books”! Read the full article → from Summer reading program challenges kids to be super readers
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Master Sergeant Neil J. Morrison. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: June 23, 2015
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government (It’s a light one)
St. Mark’s School is buying a property on Main Street. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s School buying more land; offsetting lost taxes through land sale and PILOT increase
According to local legislators, planned projects to improve the interchange at 495 and Route 9, and another for 495 and the Mass Pike were in jeopardy. But, never fear, their priorities have be re-secured. Read the full article → from 495/9/90 Interchange projects no longer in jeopardy
This weekend, Southborough Galaxy won the President’s Cup in their Bays Division 2, BU11 championships. Read the full article → from President’s Cup win
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week: Spanish wine, bubbles, henna tattoos, and pj storytime (Updated)
It turns out that Southborough Youth Soccer’s 10-11 year old boys have a bit to brag about. The Southborough Galaxy team is the town’s first BU11 team to make it to the finals. Read the full article → from Boys soccer competing in President’s Cup finals (and making history)
I have a hodge podge of school news items to share. Read the full article → from School news: Access media moving to Trottier, regional transportation funding, an update on ARHS schedule changes, and Core forum reminder (Updated)
There are two events taking place in neighboring towns that are worth checking out tomorrow. One celebrates area rivers. The other makes use of a local lake for a fundraiser to battle breast cancer. Read the full article → from This weekend celebrate the water or conquer it: Riverfest and Against the Tide
Here is the promised presentation from Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Read the full article → from Presentation on public safety building project
Southborough Wicked Local covered some stories worth sharing this week. Read the full article → from SWL news roundup: Transfer Station recycling stickers approved (at $50), NECC $10M expansion, and looming state cuts to Kindergarten grants
Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Stranger Danger presentation, Author Night, and ARHS graduation and spring highlights
The fate of 911 field will be up for discussion by a committee of state legislators next week. Supporters are asking for letters and emails urging senators and reps to back the legislation. Read the full article → from 911 Field supporters ask community to send letters/emails ASAP (State oversight committee reviewing town’s request)