There were a number of fundraisers this weekend — for cancer research, the troops overseas, and for a club at Algonquin — and by all accounts each was successful. Here’s a recap. Read the full article → from A weekend of successful fundraising
It’s going to cost more to throw out your trash next year. Selectmen last night unanimously approved an increase in the cost of a transfer station sticker, from $110 to $140 annually. Read the full article → from The cost of a transfer station sticker is going up
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Learn to search military mecords at the Southborough Public Library Genealogy Club meeting, Thursday, May 20. Read the full article → from Learn to find your ancestors using military records at the Southborough Library
A few years ago, a committee appointed by Town Meeting came up with a set of recommendations on how to improve our method of government. The recommendations didn’t go anywhere then, but a band of Southborough residents thinks the time is right to try again. Read the full article → from Is it time to think about changing how Southborough is run? Some residents think so.
Former Southborough librarian Judy Williams-Thornton passed away on May 15. Judy became Southborough’s librarian in 1972, and stayed in the position for more than 30 years. She later moved to Yarmouthport. Read the full article → from Longtime Southborough librarian Judy Williams has died
Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff through Thursday, May 20 in honor of former Massachusetts House of Representatives member Frances Alexander of Beverly, who died Saturday, May 15, 2010. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Tuesday, May 18
The Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council will host a presentation on how our school district promotes successful inclusion. The talk will be held on Tuesday, May 25 at Algonquin. Read the full article → from NSPAC hosts presentation on promoting successful inclusion
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Hot on the heels of Fox 25 News’ visit to Southborough earlier this month, radio station WZLX broadcast live from Southborough Golf on Route 9 last Friday as part of their Drive for Charity event. Read the full article → from Radio station broadcasts live from Southborough
The main hall at the Senior Center is slated for a remodel later this summer. At their meeting last week, selectmen unanimously approved $56K in bids to install new folding wall panels, a new drop ceiling, and three air conditioning units in the large room at Cordaville Hall. Read the full article → from Senior Center improvements planned
Many of you know Southborough resident Linda Hubley best through her great site SouthboroughNews.com. What you may not know is that Linda has a long career in environmental education and conservation work. It’s that career for which she was honored last week by the Southborough Open Land Foundation. Read the full article → from Resident honored for conservation work
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
On Saturday, May 22, Trottier Middle School will partner with Project Green Schools to host an environmental fair. The fair is free, open to the public, and will have something for everyone with giveaways, environmental vendors and exhibits, face painting, eco crafts, and special presentations throughout the day. Read the full article → from Trottier to host environmental fair on May 22