Beth Melo, Author at My Southborough

School hiring announcements: Finalist for Assistant Superintendent, new Neary Principal

on June 2, 2014

Assistant Superintendent Christine Johnson is set to move up to the top spot at the end of this month. On Friday, the administration has named the candidate they hope to replace her. Principal Gregory Martineau of Hopkinton’s Hopkins Elementary School is their “finalist”.
The week prior, Neary School’s new principal, Kathleen Valenti was announced. The news came one week after she was named the finalist. Read the full article → from School hiring announcements: Finalist for Assistant Superintendent, new Neary Principal

Events this week (6/2 – 6/8/14): Storytime, Big Band music, Pops night, and author night

on June 2, 2014

Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (6/2 – 6/8/14): Storytime, Big Band music, Pops night, and author night

Why flags are at half staff: Monday, June 2, 2014 (Updated)

on June 2, 2014

According to Selectman Bill Boland, Southborough’s flags have been flying half staff all weekend and today in honor of Retired Police Sargeant and long time public servant Ray O’Connell. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Monday, June 2, 2014 (Updated)

ZBA Park Central hearing: New “house rule”, improper mitigation talks, disturbing pressure, and questions on traffic study

on May 30, 2014

This week, the proposed Park Central development was back in front of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Read the full article → from ZBA Park Central hearing: New “house rule”, improper mitigation talks, disturbing pressure, and questions on traffic study

Obituary: Charles “Ray” O’Connell, 81

on May 30, 2014

Charles “Ray” O’Connell, 81, a lifelong resident of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a short illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Charles “Ray” O’Connell, 81

Yard sale to raise funds for pediatric cancer research – this Saturday

on May 30, 2014

For the fourth year in a row, the Bazikas family on Atwood Street will hold a yard sale to help raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. It’s an annual event in honor of 11-year-old Gabrielius Bazikas, himself a cancer survivor. Read the full article → from Yard sale to raise funds for pediatric cancer research – this Saturday

Police logs (5/26 – 5/28/14): Diesel spill on School Street

on May 30, 2014

The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (5/26 – 5/28/14): Diesel spill on School Street

Algonquin class of ’64: 50th reunion

on May 30, 2014

The class of 1964 is invited to celebrate its 50th Reunion this September. Read the full article → from Algonquin class of ’64: 50th reunion

Site enhancement: Helpful links

on May 29, 2014

Today, the Southborough Police Department’s Facebook page reached 1,000 likes. The timing is right for announcing a related page I just added to the website yesterday. Read the full article → from Site enhancement: Helpful links

On the market this week in Southborough

on May 29, 2014

What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough

Main Street Working Group wants constructive public input next week

on May 29, 2014

Last night, the Main Street Design Working Group expressed worries about necessary public comment and its pending deadline.

Next week, the group is inviting public comment from 7-9 on Monday, June 2 and Thursday, June 5. Member Claire Reynolds hoped that residents wouldn’t hold their objections to make a show at the June 18th state public hearing. Read the full article → from Main Street Working Group wants constructive public input next week

Southborough fire logs (5/20 – 5/27/14)

on May 29, 2014

The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (5/20 – 5/27/14)

End of school year gifts: “Apples” and gift cards

on May 28, 2014

End of school gift ideas for parents who have a child in the Southborough public school system. Read the full article → from End of school year gifts: “Apples” and gift cards

Park Central: New traffic study to be reviewed at tonight’s ZBA

on May 28, 2014

A public hearing on the proposed 40B development at Park Central is scheduled for tonight. Yesterday afternoon, the town tweeted news that the hearing will cover an updated Traffic Study. Read the full article → from Park Central: New traffic study to be reviewed at tonight’s ZBA

Eric Tapper on Enjoy the public art project at the corner of Richards & Cordaville roads: “Beautiful job, Keara! I see your work every morning driving into work and it always makes me smile!” Aug 27, 10:04

John Kendall on Obituary: David John Dockstader, 81: “I was a neighbor of Dave when I was in my teens. I worked with him on the fire department.…” Aug 19, 19:46

Kathy Cook on Cash for Camperships Thank You: “The Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission, Inc. (Friends) was the beneficiary of the Food Truck proceeds. Friends was able…” Aug 17, 13:58

Beth Melo on Gillespie reappointed to Stewardship Committee: “SOLF asked me to post the following comment here: The Southborough Open Land Foundation (SOLF) would like to congratulate Freddie…” Aug 17, 08:43

Mike Pojani on Select Board hiring consultant to study government structure: “Now we need an outside consultant to tell our town officials how to do their job??? What about the study…” Aug 15, 09:09

Author: Beth Melo

Posts by Beth Melo

School hiring announcements: Finalist for Assistant Superintendent, new Neary Principal

Events this week (6/2 – 6/8/14): Storytime, Big Band music, Pops night, and author night

Why flags are at half staff: Monday, June 2, 2014 (Updated)

ZBA Park Central hearing: New “house rule”, improper mitigation talks, disturbing pressure, and questions on traffic study

Obituary: Charles “Ray” O’Connell, 81

Yard sale to raise funds for pediatric cancer research – this Saturday

Police logs (5/26 – 5/28/14): Diesel spill on School Street

Algonquin class of ’64: 50th reunion

Site enhancement: Helpful links

On the market this week in Southborough

Main Street Working Group wants constructive public input next week

Southborough fire logs (5/20 – 5/27/14)

End of school year gifts: “Apples” and gift cards

Park Central: New traffic study to be reviewed at tonight’s ZBA