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)
News
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
BOS calls for improved respect; eliminated public comment (temporarily), and released 5 yrs of Closed Meeting Minutes
As I shared in a “quick update”, an incident in December made news after the selectman involved addressed it last week. But, it deserves more attention since it was under a headline about the blog’s technical issues and I have related news to add. Read the full article → from BOS calls for improved respect; eliminated public comment (temporarily), and released 5 yrs of Closed Meeting Minutes
Obituary: Evelyn J. (McCarthy) Littlefield, 97
Evelyn J. (McCarthy) Littlefield, 97, of Southborough, died on Friday, January 04, 2019, at Beaumont Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Evelyn J. (McCarthy) Littlefield, 97
This week in sports: ARHS stars in the spotlight
Highlights from last week’s action and what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: ARHS stars in the spotlight
The week in government: School Committee on FY20 budget (Updated)
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: School Committee on FY20 budget (Updated)
Rain or Shine – Outdoor Vigil for Peace and Unity – “Celebrate Our Community” on Saturday (Updated)
Southborough residents promoting peace and unity invite you to join them for an outdoor candlelight vigil. Read the full article → from Rain or Shine – Outdoor Vigil for Peace and Unity – “Celebrate Our Community” on Saturday (Updated)
Town seeks to make Fire Chief position more desirable in a hot market
Yesterday, I shared a link to Southborough Wicked Local’s story that the Board of selectmen voted to increase the salary range for a new Fire Chief. But that was buried under another headline and deserves it’s own post. Especially, since that failed to capture some things I felt were worth detailing. Read the full article → from Town seeks to make Fire Chief position more desirable in a hot market
Why flags are at half staff: January 4, 2019
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff until sunset today, January 4, 2019, in honor of an MIA WWII soldier from Brookline whose remains were recently identified. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: January 4, 2019