I looked at both number of hits and comments to determine the top 10 stories of 2013. Read the full article → from 2013 in review: story countdown
Business
Roundup of business news: Grand opening, parties, real estate for charity, warming families, innovation recognition and federal fines
Most of the following are announcements that town businesses asked me to share with you. (There’s also one story that wasn’t proudly touted by the business, Harvard’s primate center, but was eagerly covered by local media.) Read the full article → from Roundup of business news: Grand opening, parties, real estate for charity, warming families, innovation recognition and federal fines
Guest post – All Economies are Local: A Better Jobs and Growth Strategy for Towns and Cities
Southborough’s Economic Development Team member, Chris Robbins, shares his vision for how towns can improve their economies. Read the full article → from Guest post – All Economies are Local: A Better Jobs and Growth Strategy for Towns and Cities
One week left to shop
Only one week left to shop and the weather isn’t helping! That’s OK, when there’s so many stores to hit right where you live. Read the full article → from One week left to shop
MWDN: Gulbankians lawyer claims Southborough’s ticketing process illegal
As reported in August, the Gulbankian family is appealing the $126,000 fine levied against the property owners. Recently, family’s attorney has amended their appeal with an additional claim. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians lawyer claims Southborough’s ticketing process illegal
The 4th Annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide
Are you making your plans for Black Friday? Why brave the malls when we have such great options right here in our own backyard? Read the full article → from The 4th Annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide
Single property tax rate upheld
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
Southborough business granted funds to train and hire workers
The Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Labor and Development announced its new round of matching workforce training grants. One of the 37 grant recipients, Kaz USA, Inc., is headquartered in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough business granted funds to train and hire workers
Sponsors needed for the Gobble Wobble: Thanksgiving morning
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
Governor Dukakis continues work supporting Southborough’s New England Center for Children
Former Governor Michael Dukakis is continuing his long time work to support New England Center for Children, a center for the education and treatment of autistic children. Read the full article → from Governor Dukakis continues work supporting Southborough’s New England Center for Children
MWDN: Town effort to increase economic growth through business outreach
The Metrowest Daily News ran an update on the Economic Development Committee’s efforts Read the full article → from MWDN: Town effort to increase economic growth through business outreach
Mauro’s Market is changing hands
Mauro’s Market, a downtown Southborough institution, will soon have a new owner, and for the first time in 46 years, the owner’s last name will not be Mauro. Read the full article → from Mauro’s Market is changing hands
MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
The Metrowest Daily News reported on Gulbankians heading back to court (sure to trigger some comments), a change in position for the Southborough Planning Board (for short term – if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em), and improved school safety strategies (empowering staff and students). Read the full article → from MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
MWDN: Gulbankians to shutter machine shop in Southborough
The Metrowest Daily News reports today the Gulbankian family has decided to close the machine shop it operates on its Mt. Vickery Road property after battling the town over zoning issues for the past three years. Read the full article → from MWDN: Gulbankians to shutter machine shop in Southborough