As one way of keeping the Town’s tax increase down, the Treasurer is recommending hiking overall fees collected for Transfer Station use. That may include new fees for seniors, but whose fees would increase by how much is undetermined. Read the full article → from Town Budget may trigger Transfer Station fee changes/hikes
Richard A. Draper, 79, of Southborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Leonard Morse Hospital after an illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Richard A. Draper, 79
Southborough Police are boasting of a new state Certification. The process is a voluntary one, taken on by departments which “strive to meet and maintain standards that have been established for the profession, by the profession.” Read the full article → from SPD Certified by Mass Commission
June A. (Voss) St. Andre, 71, of Southborough, died peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Read the full article → from Obituary: June A. (Voss) St. Andre, 71
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (1/31 – 2/5/18)
The call went out. Northborough and Southborough Public Schools are cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, February 6th. Read the full article → from Snow Day – February 7, 2018 (Updated)
Algonquin has musical accomplishments to boast and news to share. Read the full article → from School music news: Top musicians selected for Symphony Hall; upcoming concerts for grades 4-12
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: Planning discussions and Selectmen on budget and ATM warrant
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports (Updated)
Mary A. (Creasia) Braccio, of Southborough, formerly of Framingham died Thursday, February 1, 2018, peacefully, after a long, hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Uxbridge she was the daughter of the late Nicholas & Theresa (Merolli) Creasia, and the beloved wife of the late Robert J. “Rocky” Braccio. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary A. (Creasia) Braccio
SYFS is preparing for another season of Project Friend. The mentoring program pairs younger and older “Friends” to help build positive meaningful relationships. Read the full article → from Project Friend: Seeking both Mentors (grades 7 – adults) and Friends in need of mentoring (K-12)
The school district is bringing in another expert to talk to parents. This Monday’s talk focuses on the importance of music. Read the full article → from Reminder: District speaker on how science informs music education for all – Monday
Southborough Youth and Family Services has announced the annual NON-event of the year, Southborough UNscheduled. The goal is to help families reconnect in an era of over-scheduling and electronic distractions. Read the full article → from Clear your calendar: March 15th is UNscheduled
The Southborough Library is again asking patrons love the Library. But, it seems to me, staff is really asking you to join them in showing love for the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Library: Trade “love” for amnesty this month