Under new legislation, last week was the deadline for school districts to submit anti-bullying plans to the state. According to the state, 99% of districts and charter schools submitted plans by the deadline — including Northborough-Southborough. Read the full article → from School district submits anti-bullying plan
Government
Beals Preserve closed this week as part of the forrest is cleared
The Beals Preserve — a parcel of land nestled between Main Street and Red Gate Lane — typically sees its share of nature lovers and dog walkers. This week it will play host to some heavy machinery instead. Read the full article → from Beals Preserve closed this week as part of the forrest is cleared
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Selectmen to discuss CSX chemical transfer station project on January 4
CSX officials may not be there, but that’s not stopping the Board of Selectmen from holding a discussion about the proposed CSX chemical transfer station at their meeting on January 4. Read the full article → from Selectmen to discuss CSX chemical transfer station project on January 4
The week in government
There are no meetings scheduled this week for town departments and committees. The Town House is closed today (for the Christmas holiday, not because of the snow) Read the full article → from The week in government
Holiday schedule for the transfer station, library, and other spots around town
Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from Holiday schedule for the transfer station, library, and other spots around town
Two Southborough police officers have resigned
Police Chief Jane Moran told Selectmen on Tuesday night that two Southborough police officers have resigned from the force to take positions in other departments. She said the officers were leaving for “personal reasons.” Read the full article → from Two Southborough police officers have resigned
Selectmen say they don’t support ban on cigarette sales in pharmacies
It wasn’t on the agenda at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, but before the meeting started I had a chance to ask the selectmen what they thought of the Board of Health’s recent decision to ban tobacco sales in Southborough pharmacies. Read the full article → from Selectmen say they don’t support ban on cigarette sales in pharmacies
Tower 21 now officially in service
You’ve probably seen Tower 21 — the newest addition to Southborough’s fire fighting fleet — cruising around town over the past few weeks. Most of those drives have been training exercises as the crew gets used to the new apparatus. Read the full article → from Tower 21 now officially in service
Planning Board defers decision on Gulbankian site plan
Emotions ran high as the Gulbankian family went before the Planning Board last night in the latest round of their ongoing dispute with neighbors. Read the full article → from Planning Board defers decision on Gulbankian site plan
Zoning board approves 4-story office building on Cordaville Road
In Southborough we have our share of office buildings, and it looks like we may be getting one more. The Zoning Board of Appeals earlier this month gave its stamp of approval to a new 4-story, 70,000-square-foot office building at 146 Cordaville Road. Read the full article → from Zoning board approves 4-story office building on Cordaville Road
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Seven shopping days left until Christmas – now’s the time to think local
Not to stress you out, but there are seven shopping days left until Christmas (not including what’s left of today). If you don’t have everything crossed off your list yet (and who does?), now is a great time to skip the crowds and traffic and shop local. Read the full article → from Seven shopping days left until Christmas – now’s the time to think local
Regional school committee gets first look at budget, considers school choice
Superintendent Charles Gobron presented a preliminary budget to the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee on Wednesday night. The budget represents a 2.7% increase over the current year and does not include teacher or staff reductions. Read the full article → from Regional school committee gets first look at budget, considers school choice