Last Thursday, the Board of Selectmen dedicated four hours to hashing through the budget. The board approved most choices made by the Town’s Admin/Finance team. But they made a few changes and tabled four decisions to this Tuesday. Read the full article → from BOS continues to struggle with FY20 Budget
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This week in sports
Highlights from last week’s competitions and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
The week in government: More on Budget talks at BOS and Regional School Committee; CPC on applications for FY20
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: More on Budget talks at BOS and Regional School Committee; CPC on applications for FY20
More than “100 Women of Southborough” making a charitable difference – next meeting March 7 (Updated)
100+ Southborough women gather to hear presentations, cast votes, and make combined donations towards a big difference. Read the full article → from More than “100 Women of Southborough” making a charitable difference – next meeting March 7 (Updated)
Miss me? Cat found near Oregon Road
Another reader is hoping to “rescue” a cat in Southborough by seeking it’s owner(s). This cat is apparently wandering the Oregon Road/Powdermill Lane/Garrison Lane area of town. Read the full article → from Miss me? Cat found near Oregon Road
Why flags are at half staff: Friday, January 11, 2019
Flags in Southborough and across are flying at half staff until sunset today, Friday, January 11, 2019, in honor of Sergeant First Class Eric Emond, a native of Fall River, Massachusetts, who was killed in Afghanistan on November 27, 2018. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: Friday, January 11, 2019
Obituary: Christopher Paul Davie, 41
Christopher Paul Davie (41) of Southborough, MA died on January 8, 2019 after living fully with a brain tumor for eleven years. Read the full article → from Obituary: Christopher Paul Davie, 41
EDC also to present budget at tonight’s BOS Meeting (Updated – again)
Just a quick update on yesterday’s story about tonight’s Board of Selectmen meeting. This morning, the Town posted an updated agenda adding a presentation by the Economic Development Committee. Read the full article → from EDC also to present budget at tonight’s BOS Meeting (Updated – again)
Southborough job listings: Summer camp jobs for adults and teens; Seasonal teaching/coaching for Tennis, Cross Country, and Track & Field
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Summer camp jobs for adults and teens; Seasonal teaching/coaching for Tennis, Cross Country, and Track & Field
Obituary: John “Jack” Cunneen, 86
Cunneen, John “Jack” Age 86, of Southborough, MA, and more recently Sarasota, FL, passed away quietly on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. Read the full article → from Obituary: John “Jack” Cunneen, 86
BOS dedicating Thursday night to budget: 6.37% tax increase recommended to board; several groups asking for increased funding (Updated-again)
The Board of Selectmen carved out this Thursday night to focus on fiscal issues. Read the full article → from BOS dedicating Thursday night to budget: 6.37% tax increase recommended to board; several groups asking for increased funding (Updated-again)
Thank you to Santa Day sponsors (and organizers)
Southborough Kindergroup reached out to share a Thank You from last month’s successful Santa Day. Read the full article → from Thank you to Santa Day sponsors (and organizers)
Photo Gallery: Community vigil for Peace and Unity
On Saturday afternoon, residents and special guests gathered to hold a “Candlelight Vigil for Peace and Unity”. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: Community vigil for Peace and Unity
Fire Chief job reposted with February 8th deadline
Details of the newly reposted job ad and ideal candidate profile for the Southborough Fire Chief. Read the full article → from Fire Chief job reposted with February 8th deadline