The business community got the answer it was hoping for at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. In front of a room filled with local business owners and representatives, Selectmen unanimously voted to uphold the town’s single property tax rate. Read the full article → from Single property tax rate upheld
Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff in honor of S/Sgt Brett Carnathan. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Thursday, November 7, 2013
ARHS soccer, Field Hockey and Volleyball are all still in the running for division champs. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin finals and semi-finals – Soccer tonight, Field Hockey and Volleyball Thursday (Updated)
The Metrowest Daily News spoke to the DOE and school officials. While they confirmed the legality of the 1:1 pilot is under investigation, a final ruling has not yet been made. Read the full article → from MWDN: Legality of iPad Pilot to be determined
William E. “Bill” Mallon, 83, of Southborough and Boynton Beach, FL passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. Read the full article → from Obituary: William E. “Bill” Mallon, 83
The Southborough Recreation Department is seeking to help parents, coaches, and teachers learn how to handle concussions for student athletes. Read the full article → from Safer concussions for student athletes: free session on November 18
The Planning Board discussed the working groups already in process of being formed. They clarified their compliance with open meeting laws. Read the full article → from Planning Board discusses town Working Groups
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (10/31/13-11/4/13): Neary shed vandalized and landscaper burgled
Registration has opened this month for Boys LaCrosse, Soccer, and Girls Softball. And Boys Lacrosse has an information session for parents and players Wednesday night. Read the full article → from Spring sports registrations this month: Soccer, softball, and lacrosse (Updated)
Nancy Vargas of le Jardin Blanc shares an online tutorial for a fall floral design. You can also register for one of her upcoming workshops. Read the full article → from Guest post: Fall gardening floral design
Southborough residents showed their generosity this fall in response to the two traditional collection drives: the Troop Drive and Scouting for Food. But one of the drives failed to meet its goal. The good news is that it’s not too late to help. Read the full article → from Collection drives: Generous and disappointing – help still needed
Here are the recent headlines from news about Southborough and ARHS that I haven’t had a chance to share. Read the full article → from Roundup of Southborough related news: Sex offender back in news, Building Inspector hired, and ARHS clean drug sweep
Here are some highlights of events in and around Southborough this week. Read the full article → from Events this week (11/5/13-11/10/13): Info nights to learn about ARHS, boys lacrosse, and celeb-author
A few reader contributions that were too cute not to share. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Halloween in Southborough 2013