
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff effective yesterday April 3, 2017 in honor of State Senator Kenneth Donnelly who died on April 2, 2017. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: April 3, 2017

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff effective yesterday April 3, 2017 in honor of State Senator Kenneth Donnelly who died on April 2, 2017. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: April 3, 2017

The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (3/27 – 3/30/17)

A search for missing Southborough resident Michael Kelleher is happening in Boston today. The event, organized through Facebook, asks volunteers to help – even if it’s just for 30 minutes. Read the full article → from Recruiting help to search for Michael Kelleher: Grid search in Boston today

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: Decision on Bartolini removal hearing (tonight), Town Meeting Article discussions and hearings

Mary Ellen (Fidler) Bettinelli, 67, of Southborough, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 31, 2017, surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary Ellen (Fidler) Bettinelli, 67
Another candidate for the Board of Selectman has dropped out of the race. But he’s still weighing in on the election by endorsing two candidates. Read the full article → from Selectmen’s race dwindles: Hubley withdraws (endorsing 2 of remaining 5 candidates)

Southborough Police are asking for help finding a missing Southborough resident, Michael Kelleher. Read the full article → from Help find Southborough resident Michael Kelleher – 23 year old last seen in Boston on Wed night (Updated)

If you have a child with special education needs, two upcoming meetings may be of interest. Read the full article → from NSPAC’s monthly “Coffee and Connect” – April 5 (at C’est La Vie)
Yesterday, I made an attempt to write an objective balanced post laying out all the facts – hoping that the facts would lead people to the same conclusions as me.
I seriously failed. Read the full article → from Opinion: Rooney’s resignation is based on his ethical stance (not a result of the complaint)

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)