The Telegram & Gazette got the scoop on the ARHS swim team and its strongest swimmers in an interview with their coach. Read the full article → from Postseason: ARHS’ strong swimmers are heading to sectionals this weekend
The Planning Board will meet on Monday night to discuss 9 warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting. Two are old ones mired in controversy. Four of the articles are related to a recent citizen effort to reassess the Main Street project and burying/moving utility wires. Read the full article → from Planning Board to discuss reassesment of Main Street project articles and continuing controversies – February 10
The Southborough Senior Center is organizing a bus trip to Foxwoods for Monday, February 10. If you are interested in participating, pre-register soon. Read the full article → from Senior Center Foxwoods trip next Monday
Southborough Youth and Family Services has announced the annual NON-event of the year, Southborough UNscheduled. The goal is to help families reconnect in an era of over-scheduling and electronic distractions. Read the full article → from Clear your calendar: Southborough UNscheduled – March 6
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports (2/3/14-2/9/14)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/3/14-2/9/14): BOS talks budgets, BOH on possible rental housing regs, and open seats on Arts Council
Last night, the tires of seven cars were slashed in Owen O’Leary’s parking lot. The police are looking for a suspect. Read the full article → from Police seeking one legged tire slasher, plus latest log (1/31/14-2/2/14)
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (2/3/14-2/9/14): Legos, kids’ play, memorial tribute for AV student, Bollywood night for YA, free kids’ Valentine’s party and Rabbi humor (Updated)
Katharine Honora (Comerford) Gunning, 86, of Hingham, formerly of Harwich and Southborough, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Katharine Honora (Comerford) Gunning, 86
District school committees held a discussion on proposed changes to the school calendar at their combined meeting Wednesday night. Telegram & Gazette reports that about 35 people “packed” the meeting. According to The Metrowest Daily news, the majority were expressing displeasure at proposed changes. Read the full article → from Local media: Packed school committee meeting on calendar changes
The Department of Public Works tells me that there’s a water main break at corner of Boston Road (Route 30) and Winchester Street. The crew anticipates being done by 4:00 pm. Read the full article → from Break-ing news: Water main break on Winchester Street
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Weekend at a glance: A cappella, hiking, book sale, and Neary Noodle Night
Here are some stories about residents recemtly honored through their achievements: Read the full article → from Roundup of Algonquin news: Gymnasts for One Fund, champion poet, student business leaders, musician honor society, and travel scholarships
The Metrowest Daily News reports that school committees will seek internal candidates for superintendent before considering an external search. Read the full article → from MWDN: School committee will search internally for Superintendent