Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of U.S. Army Cpl. Jules Hauterman, Jr., recently identified as killed in action during the Korean War. Read the full article → from Why flags will are at half staff: March 31, 2017
Girls grades 3-8 are invited to work with Algonquin’s varsity player this April. Over spring break the Girls Lacrosse varsity team is holding a mini-camp for two days. Read the full article → from Girls mini lacrosse camp: April 17-18
[Editor’s Note: Because of my clear failure to do what I intended when I wrote this story, I have written a new story that clearly lays out my opinion: Opinion: Rooney’s resignation is based on his ethical stance (not a result of the complaint).] Selectman John Rooney has submitted his notice to the Town. The resignation letter is on the heels of an ethics violation complaint filed against him and fellow board member Bonnie Phaneuf. But Rooney isn’t stepping down until the spring of 2018. And he is citing very different reasons. Read the full article → from Ethics complaint filed against 2 selectmen; one resigning (next spring), citing a planned stand against recall Articles (Updated-again)
Southborough’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to make deliveries. Read the full article → from Meals seek wheels: Volunteer drivers needed
Southborough and Algonquin students have plenty to brag about. Here’s a roundup of recent academic honors. Read the full article → from Student academic achievements: Masters of words, math, business and more (Updated)
On Tuesday, May 23, the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host its annual Go the Distance Award ceremonies. Read the full article → from Has someone made a difference to your special needs child? Nominations open for ‘Go the Distance’ awards
In February, an attorney representing a group of Southborough residents filed a supplement to his previous complaint to the state’s Ethics Commission. The letter added to information from a December complaint filed against Zoning Board of Appeals member Leo Bartolini. Read the full article → from Complaint against Bartolini expanded on; ZBA member refutes allegations
I received another posting of jobs available in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough job listings: Positions at accounting firm and school district
Mary E. (O’Connell) Mooney, 88, of Southborough, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary E. (O’Connell) Mooney, 88
Southborough and Algonquin students have been exhibiting their artistical and musical talents. Read the full article → from Student Arts: Musical performances, art displays and more (Updated)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
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
According to Southborough Wicked Local, the SPD participated in a manhunt in Hopkinton that led to arrest of a drive-by shooting suspect. Read the full article → from Southborough Police part of successful search for fugitive, shooting suspect
Southborough Democrats are invited to attend the the party’s caucus at the Southborough Library this weekend, to help elect delegates to the state convention held in July. Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats seeking delegates to help form new state party platform – Saturday