Last night, selectmen discussed their priority goals for the year. One of them was taking a look at eliminating some Town Committees and clarifying the roles of others. Read the full article → from Selectmen to re-evaluate town committees and their roles: Open Space & Public Works Planning up first (Updated)
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Youth basketball: Toss over your old balls to SYBA; Sign up for Town team or Rec’s mini-ballers class
Southborough Youth Basketball Association is collecting balls for their grades 1-3 program. Also, a reminder on registration opportunities for youth basketball. Read the full article → from Youth basketball: Toss over your old balls to SYBA; Sign up for Town team or Rec’s mini-ballers class
9th annual Gobble Wobble: Start trotting (or sign up to help out)
For those of you who like to get in shape for the 5K run, this is just a friendly reminder that it’s coming up soon. Read the full article → from 9th annual Gobble Wobble: Start trotting (or sign up to help out)
Proposed development off Chestnut Hill Road
Last night, the Planning Board held a preliminary discussion for a potential 10-16 home development off Chestnut Hill Road. Read the full article → from Proposed development off Chestnut Hill Road
Police news and logs (10/15-10/18/15): Tenant dispute and agressive solicitor, resident arrest for assualt, and fantasy football investigation
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police news and logs (10/15-10/18/15): Tenant dispute and agressive solicitor, resident arrest for assualt, and fantasy football investigation
Assabet Valley celebrating major renovation – October 24
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School has completed its 3 year, $64.2 Million renovation. The vocational/tech school is holding a celebration this Saturday. Read the full article → from Assabet Valley celebrating major renovation – October 24
This week in sports: Standings, media coverage, and schedule
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Standings, media coverage, and schedule
The week in government: Discussions on preliminary subdivision Chestnut Hill Farm Road; preliminary FY17 budget talks
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: Discussions on preliminary subdivision Chestnut Hill Farm Road; preliminary FY17 budget talks
Young girls’ hockey league through Triboro Youth for girls born ’07-’11
Southborough’s shared hockey league has kicked off its first of three youth skating/hockey clinics. Read the full article → from Young girls’ hockey league through Triboro Youth for girls born ’07-’11
SFD program to help residents reduce risk of serious stovetop fires
Last week, the Community Advocate ran a story on a safety program the Southborough Fire Department began at Colonial Gardens. Using grant funds, firefighters have begun installing safety devices in some of the units.
In addition to sharing the news, I wanted to find out how readers could take advantage of the program for themselves. Read the full article → from SFD program to help residents reduce risk of serious stovetop fires
MCAS results: Algonquin ranked 25; how Southborough performed
The Massachusetts Department of Education has released the results of the MCAS tests from spring 2014.
How did we do? It depends on your perspective. Read the full article → from MCAS results: Algonquin ranked 25; how Southborough performed
Controversy over safety fixes at Parmenter and Pine Hill intersection
The Department of Public Works responded to a neighborhood request to improve safety issues at Parmenter and Pine Hill road. But the fixes being implemented are sparking disagreement. Read the full article → from Controversy over safety fixes at Parmenter and Pine Hill intersection
Southborough judged the 15th “safest city” in the state (Updated)
This month, Safewise home security published its list of the 50 safest cities in Massachusetts based on crime reports. Our town was ranked at #15. Read the full article → from Southborough judged the 15th “safest city” in the state (Updated)
School district news: MCAS, student sleep issues, STEM, and curriculum advisory topics
Superintendent Christine Johnson recently shared news with parents on upcoming workshops, a task force, and updates on standardized testing. Read the full article → from School district news: MCAS, student sleep issues, STEM, and curriculum advisory topics