Another major nor’easter has its sights set on southern New England. And with snow already piled up from past storms, many residents are no doubt wondering where this next batch — forecast at up to 12 inches — is going to go. Read the full article → from More snow on the way: Where are we going to put it?
The school committee last night voted to increase their budget in the hopes of adding back a teaching position, while across town the Board of Selectmen learned the town is $1.1M short on balancing its budget. Read the full article → from School committee wants to add a teacher, town faces $1M budget shortfall
Fire department logs for the week Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (1/18 – 1/24)
Southborough’s new ladder truck was pressed into active duty yesterday as the fire department responded to two chimney fires in town. In both cases the fire was contained to the chimney, so neither house was significantly damaged and no injuries were reported. Read the full article → from Firefighters battle two chimney fires on Monday
It’s A Cappellooza at Algonquin on Thursday night. The a cappella concert will feature the Clark University’s Clark Bars, along with performances by Algonqapella, Ladies First, and Soulfege. Read the full article → from A cappella concert at Algonquin on Thursday
When the Board of Selectmen last year considered imposing a local meal and raising the hospitality tax, they unanimously decided against it. This year the outcome was a bit different. Read the full article → from Selectmen support hotel tax increase, nix meals tax
Registration for this year’s Rotary Club Biggest Loser Winning Fitness Program has been extended to February 2, so if you’ve been thinking of signing up, there’s still time. Read the full article → from ‘Biggest Loser’ registration extended to February 2
On Thursday, January 27, the Southborough Library will present a children’s program called Dinosaur Science. Read the full article → from Learn about dinosaur science at the Southborough Library
On this day in 1776, a weary Colonel Henry Knox and his band of men arrived in Cambridge after hauling 60 tons of artillery 300 miles all the way from Fort Ticonderoga in New York. With few roads along the way, it was a daring and brutal journey over snow and ice, and across lakes, rivers, and mountains. Read the full article → from On this day in history: The journey of General Henry Knox
They may not have taken home the state championship this fall, but the Algonquin girls field hockey team still had an incredible season. On Friday night the team was honored during halftime at the boys varsity basketball game against Shrewsbury. Read the full article → from Algonquin field hockey team honored for winning season
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports (1/24 – 1/30)
Do you love your job? Consider sharing your passion for what you do with students at Trottier Middle School at their upcoming Career Day event. Read the full article → from Volunteers wanted for Trottier career day
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
We’ve had the snow, now we’re in for the cold. With the forecast calling for a frigid weekend, Southborough Emergency Management Director of Operations Neal Aspesi sent along some tips on how to keep your family and your home safe. Read the full article → from Ready for the cold? Southborough emergency management offers some tips