Next week, the Northborough-Southborough School District is holding the another presentation in this year’s Speaker Series for parents. Read the full article → from Learn how to Use Biological and Psychological Principles to Help Children Strive for Success – January 12
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Public Safety Building & Golf Course: Public tour, forums and meetings; Warrant article to consider other sites; and potential Special Town Meeting

The Town is preparing to make its case to voters on the St. Mark’s Golf Course land deal and building a new public safety complex. I had planned to wait on an update until after selectmen meet tonight. But there’s too much information to hold back. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building & Golf Course: Public tour, forums and meetings; Warrant article to consider other sites; and potential Special Town Meeting
Southborough business roundup: Company fighting hostile takeover, Best in Biz award, and $21K grant

Three Southborough based businesses made news recently – one of them twice. Read the full article → from Southborough business roundup: Company fighting hostile takeover, Best in Biz award, and $21K grant
Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th

As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
Free Throw contest for kids – January 9

Next Monday evening, Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Free Throw contest for kids – January 9
This week in sports

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
The week in government: BOS on Decorum and Golf Course Committee getting input, walking site

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: BOS on Decorum and Golf Course Committee getting input, walking site
Keep on top of Government news and meetings (e.g., the Golf Course and Public Safety Building)

The Town Clerk is encouraging residents who want to stay informed about the Town’s plans related to the St. Mark’s Golf Coures and a new public safety building to sign up for E-alerts. Read the full article → from Keep on top of Government news and meetings (e.g., the Golf Course and Public Safety Building)
2016 in review: story countdown

Here are the ten stories that generated the most interest and discussion on the blog in 2016. Read the full article → from 2016 in review: story countdown
Obituary: Raymond Joseph Tomasetti, 91
Raymond Joseph Tomasetti, 91, a lifelong resident of Southborough, died Friday, December 23, 2016 in his daughter’s home in Maynard after a short illness. Read the full article → from Obituary: Raymond Joseph Tomasetti, 91
Happy Holidays: Quick links to Christmas services & Town hours; What to do next week

I’ll be taking off the rest of this week to enjoy some family time.
But first, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a happy holiday season. (And offer some quick links to what you might be looking for.) Read the full article → from Happy Holidays: Quick links to Christmas services & Town hours; What to do next week
Supporting the Southborough Library

The Library’s Board of Trustees asked me to share their request to support the Southborough Library Fund. Plus, Library staff asked me to share news of a grant they received from the Southborough Community Fund.
As long as I’m sharing those stories, as President of the Friends of the Southborough Library, I feel compelled to bring attention to that organization as well. Read the full article → from Supporting the Southborough Library
What’s open and closed over the holidays (Updated)

Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays (Updated)
Police seeking help locating things that go BOOM in the night (near northside of Parkerville)

Police are asking the public to help them solve a mystery that has been plaguing presumably sleep deprived residents. Read the full article → from Police seeking help locating things that go BOOM in the night (near northside of Parkerville)