At last night’s meeting, the Open Space Preservation Commission meeting decided to support accepting the Barn Hollow open space parcel at Monday night’s Special Town meeting. This is in lieu of accepting the compromise proposed earlier this week by Selectman John Rooney. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC
If you have concerns about the program, the school committee is the authority to address. An invitation has been issued to parents to voice concerns at this Wednesday’s meeting. Read the full article → from Invitation from School Committee: Discuss ipad pilot program on October 9
There has been a lot of coverage of problems with Barn Hollow open space over the last two months. And it’s been a hot topic on the agendas of several town boards and committees.
Thanks to Selectman John Rooney, there may now be a compromise acceptable to all parties. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space problems may be resolved through compromise and committee appointments delayed
Although I publish the logs for both Southborough Police and Fire Departments, that doesn’t cover everything there departments are up to.
Here are some updates on what’s happening with the departments. Read the full article → from Police and Fire department news: communication systems need upgrades, cells should call 9-1-1, and a snazzy new cruiser
The Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department have asked me to share their call for sponsors. They need help supporting this year’s Gobble Wobble. Read the full article → from Sponsors needed for the Gobble Wobble: Thanksgiving morning
The Friends of the Southborough Library will hold their annual book sale on Heritage Day, Monday, October 14, and they’re accepting donations of gently-used books. You can deliver them to the library up until Friday, October 11. Read the full article → from Library accepting donations of books – and baked goods – for annual Heritage Day sale
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
News and reports on our Southborough schools from the past two weeks. Read the full article → from Roundup of school news: Discrimination filings, SAT results, enrollment, and safety plans
POLITCH, Elizabeth “Libby” M. 32, of Southborough, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elizabeth “Libby” M. Politch, 32
The Southborough Recreation Department has shared its official schedule for Heritage Day, October 13, 2013. Read the full article → from Heritage Day 2013: Robotics, dancing and pie eating contests
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (9/25/13 – 9/30/13)
Southborugh residents are organizing a hardcore workout and fundraisers with a twist. Participants are encouraged to run through the muddy obstacle course in costume. Read the full article → from Runners who like to dress up to get dirty: Wicked Mud Run, October 12
Southborough’s town boards and department heads made headlines in The Metrowest Daily News this morning. Both stories relate to the town’s handling of developments proposed by Capital Group Properties. Read the full article → from Town government news: BOS meeting tonight and news story roundup
If you notice some construction around the library this week, you may be wondering what’s happening there. Especially, when you see the shrubs being dug up. Read the full article → from What are they doing to the Library?