Southborough Wicked Local covered some stories worth sharing this week. Read the full article → from SWL news roundup: Transfer Station recycling stickers approved (at $50), NECC $10M expansion, and looming state cuts to Kindergarten grants
The fate of 911 field will be up for discussion by a committee of state legislators next week. Supporters are asking for letters and emails urging senators and reps to back the legislation. Read the full article → from 911 Field supporters ask community to send letters/emails ASAP (State oversight committee reviewing town’s request)
Without the support of school food drives, summer months can be tough for the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Don’t forget the Food Pantry this summer
The Public Safety Committee presented its initial findings on the Southborough’s police and fire station needs. The committee chair counseled investing in what “may be the most expensive thing we’ve ever done”, before delays cost the town even more. Read the full article → from Committee recommends renovate & expand fire station; build new connecting police station – shovels in ground by 2017 (Updated)
Southborough Little League honored one of its own in the 4th annual remembrance of another one of its own. Read the full article → from Photo Gallery: 4th annual Eric Green Sportsmanship Award ceremony
The Town tweeted news about an opening in the Department of Public Works. Read the full article → from DPW hiring Staff Engineer – Apply by July 7th
The 36th annual Pan-Mass Challenge takes place this August. And at least one Southborough cyclists has committed to the bike-a-thon. Read the full article → from Pan-Mass Challenge 2015: Support resident’s fundraising for the Jimmy Fund
The Community Preservation Committee is working on it’s new five-year plan. This week, you have an opportunity to weigh in, or just learn more. Read the full article → from Community Preservation invites you to a public information hearing – this Thursday
I’ve been asked to share news on Trottier’s baseball team. Read the full article → from Congrats to Trottier Baseball
The agenda for the Regional School Committee meeting does not include discussion of Common Core. But an item on the Combined committee agenda might open a window for discussion. Read the full article → from Common Core not to be addressed at Regional School Committee meeting; but might be at Combined meeting
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 Rec summer camps and CIT programs offer half day fun for Pre-K to 9th grade
Algonquin’s spring sports came to an end this weekend when Boys Lacrosse lost their division finals. Read the full article → from Postseason wrap up: ARHS Lacrosse falls to top seed powerhouse Longmeadow in Finals
Last week, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted on conditions for a Park Central Use Variance. During the meeting, Chair Leo Bartolini defended his handling of the conditions outside of the Public Hearing and a charge that he may be usurping power from the Planning Board. Read the full article → from ZBA chair defends handling of Park Central Use Variance as “exactly the way to do it”
Southborough’s Kirk Westphal will be speaking at the Southborough Library tomorrow night. The local author will be sharing his experiences and reading from his book No Ordinary Game: Miraculous Moments in Backyards and Sandlots. Read the full article → from Author night: Hometown writer on miraculous moments in youth/amateur sports – Tuesday night