Southborough Wicked Local reports that the Northborough-Southborough school district is settling in a complaint brought by a former Algonquin janitor. Read the full article → from SWL: School district agrees to pay out on discrimination charges
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Fire Dept updates: Swan rescues, training, and more
It’s been too long since I’ve shared news from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fire Dept updates: Swan rescues, training, and more
This week in sports: Wrestling 1st in division, heads to states with Swimming and Indoor Track
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports: Wrestling 1st in division, heads to states with Swimming and Indoor Track
Why flags are at half staff (Updated)
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scolia. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff (Updated)
The week in government: BOS to hear recommendations on sidewalk priorities and use/disposition of Town-owned buildings (Updated)
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 to hear recommendations on sidewalk priorities and use/disposition of Town-owned buildings (Updated)
Spring indoor & outdoor sports for 3-6 year olds
Southborough Recreation Department is offering indoor sports again this fall/winter for children too young to join leagues. Read the full article → from Spring indoor & outdoor sports for 3-6 year olds
Dangerous wind chills over the weekend
Southborough Emergency Management warns that wind chills will dip to extremes over the weekend. Read the full article → from Dangerous wind chills over the weekend
Grants available for early childhood programs – apply by March 18
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced yet another grant opportunity. The focus this time is on early childhood programs. Read the full article → from Grants available for early childhood programs – apply by March 18
Southborough moves up to 12th “safest city” in the state
Southborough moved up three notches in the safest cities list for Massachusetts. (Despite the fact we aren’t technically a city.) Read the full article → from Southborough moves up to 12th “safest city” in the state
Registration open for Baseball, T-Ball, and Softball (baseball deadline 2/18)
Registration deadlines for spring baseball, tee-ball and softball are looming. So, it’s time to sign up. Read the full article → from Registration open for Baseball, T-Ball, and Softball (baseball deadline 2/18)
Hearings on Solar & Over 55 housing bylaws; Discussion on Flagg Road safety; and 9/11 Field and Burnett House updates you may have missed
I just discovered that two recent stories didn’t show up under “News” stories headings. That means some of you who follow News or Government News on the blog likely missed them. And there’s an update on tomorrow night’s Planning Board meeting. Read the full article → from Hearings on Solar & Over 55 housing bylaws; Discussion on Flagg Road safety; and 9/11 Field and Burnett House updates you may have missed
Today’s the deadline – Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary (Updated)
Did you know that Independent is a party affiliation, which is different than being unenrolled? And are you sure which way you are registered? Read the full article → from Today’s the deadline – Make sure you are correctly enrolled (or unenrolled) for the Primary (Updated)
Recreation Grants available – Apply by March 31st
Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? Applications for Choate Fund Recreation Grants are now being accepted. Read the full article → from Recreation Grants available – Apply by March 31st
Residents urged to help plan protection of land for recreation/conservation
About 500 acres of priority land has been lost to development in last 7 years. None has been protected.
Open Space members hope residents will help them buck that trend. Read the full article → from Residents urged to help plan protection of land for recreation/conservation