Here is the latest round of videos from local media and the schools. Read the full article → from Videos: Algonquin talents, invasive species, wolverines, and honoring Town Clerk
News
MassLive: Shots fired; man arrested with gun stolen from Southborough home
It’s been a while since home break-ins in Southborough made the news. This story is related to one – though what’s still unclear is how long ago the break-in occured. Read the full article → from MassLive: Shots fired; man arrested with gun stolen from Southborough home
Obituary: Anne L. (Paige) Nix, 77
Anne L. (Paige) Nix, 77, died unexpectedly Tuesday April 21 at her home. Read the full article → from Obituary: Anne L. (Paige) Nix, 77
Brush burning season ends this Friday
The Southborough Fire Department is reminding residents that Friday is the last day of brush burning season. Read the full article → from Brush burning season ends this Friday
Early bird discount for Rec Department summer camps ends Thursday
The Southborough Recreation Department is once again offering its popular summer camp programs at Finn and Woodward this year. Sessions run weekly from July 1 through August 16. Sign up before Thursday, April 18 to take advantage of the early bird discount. Read the full article → from Early bird discount for Rec Department summer camps ends Thursday
Town Election: Board of Health now uncontested (and don’t forget Candidates Night is Wed)
Another candidate has pulled out of a race for Town Election. Rose Mauro will be on the town ballot for Board of Health this spring. But she is publicly asking voters not to select it. Read the full article → from Town Election: Board of Health now uncontested (and don’t forget Candidates Night is Wed)
Police logs: Landscapers blowing leaves into the road
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: Landscapers blowing leaves into the road
Obituary: Todd A. Lapidas, 54
Todd A. Lapidas, 54, of Southborough, died Friday April 24, 2015 at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Residence. Read the full article → from Obituary: Todd A. Lapidas, 54
The week in government: Park Central back at ZBA, BOS to consider water rate increases; and Candidates Night
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: Park Central back at ZBA, BOS to consider water rate increases; and Candidates Night
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
Hydrant flushing this week – plan for some brown tap water (so check before you wash a load)
Next week is the last week of April, and that means it’s time for the annual flushing of the hydrants in Southborough. It will take nearly all week for the DPW to flush all the hydrants in town, and when they’re doing the ones in your neck of the woods, you may notice your tap water running brown. Read the full article → from Hydrant flushing this week – plan for some brown tap water (so check before you wash a load)
SWL: Cow fund needs volunteers, a coordinator, and sustainable funding
The Breakneck Hill Cow Fund asked supporters to join them at a public forum yesterday. Southborough Wicked Local covered the meeting. Read the full article → from SWL: Cow fund needs volunteers, a coordinator, and sustainable funding
Do you want increased transparency in Town Government? If so, how?
Two votes at Town Meeting left me wondering how voter/residents feel about transparency? What do you want? Is more openness worth paying for? Read the full article → from Do you want increased transparency in Town Government? If so, how?
Obituary: Timothy T. T. Barton, 62
A memorial service is planned this weekend for a member of the community who passed away last fall. Read the full article → from Obituary: Timothy T. T. Barton, 62