The Town’s published budget recommendation includes a preview of twelve warrant articles for Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Upcoming Town Meeting articles: Drainage for country road, sticker for swap shop and recycling, repairs for tennis courts and much more
News
Town Budget preview
The Town has published a draft of the FY16 budget with a recommended $1.85 million increase. According to Town Administrator Mark Purple, the budget calls for an average tax bill increase of 2.87%. Read the full article → from Town Budget preview
Collection drive to deliver Birthday Wishes
A troop of Southborough Girl Scouts is seeking to give homeless children their Birthday Wishes. Read the full article → from Collection drive to deliver Birthday Wishes
Algonquin Start Time organizers ask for support on March 18
An update on the district’s study group to alleviate the problem of over-tired ARHS students. And a story by local news on the issue in the district and surrounding region. Read the full article → from Algonquin Start Time organizers ask for support on March 18
Photos and news: Wrestling championships and alum successes
An update on ARHS varsity and alum wrestlers, thanks to their biggest fans. Read the full article → from Photos and news: Wrestling championships and alum successes
The week in government: Street acceptance hearings for Metcalf and Thayer lanes
A list of board and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government: Street acceptance hearings for Metcalf and Thayer lanes
Postseason update: A slalom win, B Ball heartbreaker, and Boys Hockey to semi-finals
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from Postseason update: A slalom win, B Ball heartbreaker, and Boys Hockey to semi-finals
Town Election: Papers pulled; possible contest for Town Clerk between Boland and Hegarty
This month is the deadline to run for office in Southborough’s annual election. To help you decide, here’s a preview of who you may be seeing on the ballot this May. Read the full article → from Town Election: Papers pulled; possible contest for Town Clerk between Boland and Hegarty
Police logs: Snow doesn’t keep soliciters at bay
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs: Snow doesn’t keep soliciters at bay
Delivery or pickup? Why Mail Carriers aren’t carrying to some in town
A reader, frustrated that his mail was being held by the local post office asked me to follow up. Read the full article → from Delivery or pickup? Why Mail Carriers aren’t carrying to some in town
Transportation woes: MBTA announcement, legislators weigh in, potholes, and DPW budget
The onslaught of snow and arctic temperatures has undoubtedly hit public works the hardest this year. But commuters have to be a close second. Read the full article → from Transportation woes: MBTA announcement, legislators weigh in, potholes, and DPW budget
MassDOT meeting on Main St project – March 11
MassDOT has rescheduled its informational meeting on the Main Street reconstruction project. Read the full article → from MassDOT meeting on Main St project – March 11
Recreation sheds a light on town’s field constraints
The Recreation Department informed selectmen that town fields are “tapped out” for youth sports. The department head asked for relief that would allow her to make more use of the fields the town has. Read the full article → from Recreation sheds a light on town’s field constraints
Scouts challenged to become hydrant heroes; how to find hidden hydrants
Scouts in town are being asked to suit up (snowsuit that is) and help the town dig out. Read the full article → from Scouts challenged to become hydrant heroes; how to find hidden hydrants