I just got the early morning call. Looks like there’s no public school in Southborough (and Northborough) today. Read the full article → from School delayed: December 12, 2016
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Planning Board to discuss Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings Bylaw – Monday
As promised at the October Special Meeting, Planning and the Historical Commission are collaborating to allow “Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings”. Read the full article → from Planning Board to discuss Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings Bylaw – Monday
Police Alert: Credit card skimmer discovered at Southborough gas station; other incidents in region

Southborough Police asked me to notify readers who may have been victims of a credit card skimming device discovered at the Mobile Station on Route 9 at Oak Hill Road. Read the full article → from Police Alert: Credit card skimmer discovered at Southborough gas station; other incidents in region
Golf Course: Updated Public Safety plans; Master Plan Committee expanded and members appointed

It’s time for another update on what’s happening with the Town’s plans for St. Mark’s Golf Course. Read the full article → from Golf Course: Updated Public Safety plans; Master Plan Committee expanded and members appointed
Hearing on ZBA Removal: Selectmen reviewing and considering evidence
Last night, the Board of Selectmen held a hearing to consider removal of Leo Bartolini from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board will now take time to review the “evidence” submitted and testimony given by both sides. Read the full article → from Hearing on ZBA Removal: Selectmen reviewing and considering evidence
Keep an eye out for your Kindergarten registration packets

2016-17 kindergarten registration will take place at Finn School in January. Read the full article → from Keep an eye out for your Kindergarten registration packets
Why flags are at half staff: December 7, 2016 (Updated)

Flags in Southborough are flying at half staff in honor of the 75th anniversary of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: December 7, 2016 (Updated)
Status of Town’s work on Committee transparency
This year, four articles are coming out of the Town Clerk’s office and another on its behalf. Read the full article → from Status of Town’s work on Committee transparency
School speaker series for parents: Video of “Managing School-Related Goals” presentation; two more dates to save
Last month, Trottier hosted the first part of this year’s Speaker Series through the Northborough-Southborough School District. Read the full article → from School speaker series for parents: Video of “Managing School-Related Goals” presentation; two more dates to save
This week in sports: Wrestling hits the mats and Boys Hockey hits the ice

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Wrestling hits the mats and Boys Hockey hits the ice
The week in government: Possible appointments to St. Mark’s Golf Course Master Plan Committee; Removal Hearing for ZBA member

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: Possible appointments to St. Mark’s Golf Course Master Plan Committee; Removal Hearing for ZBA member
Correction: How to contact “Pretzels for Presents”

Last week I shared a story about two girls raising funds to buy presents for patients at Children’s Hospital. I had a typo in one of the email addresses. So, if you reached out and didn’t hear back, please try again with the corrected information. Read the full article → from Correction: How to contact “Pretzels for Presents”
Seasonal StoryWalks at Woodward and Finn

If you’re spending time downtown tomorrow with your kids, swing by Woodward to walk through a story. Read the full article → from Seasonal StoryWalks at Woodward and Finn
Assabet admissions/exhibit night for prospective students and families – Wednesday

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School is holding a special Exhibit/Admissions night next week. Prospective students (especially 8th graders) and their families are welcome to explore the school. Read the full article → from Assabet admissions/exhibit night for prospective students and families – Wednesday