Rec has coordinated with YMCA Boroughs Branch in Westborough to offer 9-week classes over the summer. Read the full article → from Summer swim classes through Rec begin this week
Summer swim classes through Rec begin this week
News
Storm warning and alert options
The National Weather Service is warning of severe thunderstorms heading through our region this afternoon. Read the full article → from Storm warning and alert options
Why flags are at half staff: June 23, 2015
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Master Sergeant Neil J. Morrison. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff: June 23, 2015
The week in government (It’s a light one)
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 (It’s a light one)
St. Mark’s School buying more land; offsetting lost taxes through land sale and PILOT increase
St. Mark’s School is buying a property on Main Street. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s School buying more land; offsetting lost taxes through land sale and PILOT increase
495/9/90 Interchange projects no longer in jeopardy
According to local legislators, planned projects to improve the interchange at 495 and Route 9, and another for 495 and the Mass Pike were in jeopardy. But, never fear, their priorities have be re-secured. Read the full article → from 495/9/90 Interchange projects no longer in jeopardy
President’s Cup win
This weekend, Southborough Galaxy won the President’s Cup in their Bays Division 2, BU11 championships. Read the full article → from President’s Cup win
Boys soccer competing in President’s Cup finals (and making history)
It turns out that Southborough Youth Soccer’s 10-11 year old boys have a bit to brag about. The Southborough Galaxy team is the town’s first BU11 team to make it to the finals. Read the full article → from Boys soccer competing in President’s Cup finals (and making history)
School news: Access media moving to Trottier, regional transportation funding, an update on ARHS schedule changes, and Core forum reminder (Updated)
I have a hodge podge of school news items to share. Read the full article → from School news: Access media moving to Trottier, regional transportation funding, an update on ARHS schedule changes, and Core forum reminder (Updated)
Presentation on public safety building project
Here is the promised presentation from Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Read the full article → from Presentation on public safety building project
SWL news roundup: Transfer Station recycling stickers approved (at $50), NECC $10M expansion, and looming state cuts to Kindergarten grants
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
911 Field supporters ask community to send letters/emails ASAP (State oversight committee reviewing town’s request)
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)
Don’t forget the Food Pantry this summer
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
Committee recommends renovate & expand fire station; build new connecting police station – shovels in ground by 2017 (Updated)
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)