Today, the Southborough Police Department’s Facebook page reached 1,000 likes. The timing is right for announcing a related page I just added to the website yesterday. Read the full article → from Site enhancement: Helpful links
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Main Street Working Group wants constructive public input next week
Last night, the Main Street Design Working Group expressed worries about necessary public comment and its pending deadline.
Next week, the group is inviting public comment from 7-9 on Monday, June 2 and Thursday, June 5. Member Claire Reynolds hoped that residents wouldn’t hold their objections to make a show at the June 18th state public hearing. Read the full article → from Main Street Working Group wants constructive public input next week
Southborough fire logs (5/20 – 5/27/14)

The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (5/20 – 5/27/14)
End of school year gifts: “Apples” and gift cards

End of school gift ideas for parents who have a child in the Southborough public school system. Read the full article → from End of school year gifts: “Apples” and gift cards
Park Central: New traffic study to be reviewed at tonight’s ZBA

A public hearing on the proposed 40B development at Park Central is scheduled for tonight. Yesterday afternoon, the town tweeted news that the hearing will cover an updated Traffic Study. Read the full article → from Park Central: New traffic study to be reviewed at tonight’s ZBA
Community members who went the distance for special needs students – 2013-14

On Thursday, May 15, 2012, the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host its fourth annual Go the Distance Award ceremonies. Organizers are looking for nominations for this year’s awards. Read the full article → from Community members who went the distance for special needs students – 2013-14
Graduations: Assabet on Sunday, Algonquin next week, and St. Mark’s recap

Students all over town are preparing to toss their caps to celebrate entry to “the real world”. And some have already collected diplomas. Read the full article → from Graduations: Assabet on Sunday, Algonquin next week, and St. Mark’s recap
Obituary: Margaret M. (Feola) Fyrberg, 92
Margaret M. (Feola) Fyrberg, 92, of Southborough passed away on Sunday, May 25, at Oakdale Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in W. Boylston. Read the full article → from Obituary: Margaret M. (Feola) Fyrberg, 92
The week in government (5/27-6/1/14): Main Street stakeholders and public comment, and Park Central hearing at ZBA
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/27-6/1/14): Main Street stakeholders and public comment, and Park Central hearing at ZBA
School Committee plans to increase iPad use in all grades (and possibly at home)

Earlier this month, the Southborough School Committee discussed their technology goals for the schools. The committee made it clear that they hope to increase the use of iPads in all grades. Read the full article → from School Committee plans to increase iPad use in all grades (and possibly at home)
This week in sports (5/26 – 5/31/14)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports (5/26 – 5/31/14)
Memorial Day observances this weekend

Here is the information you need to observe Memorial Day in Southborough. Events begin with the annual flag placement in the rural cemetery Friday night. Read the full article → from Memorial Day observances this weekend
School Committee plans increased cooperation, defends dialogue policy

Two days after last week’s election, the Southborough School Committee met. Members addressed issues of dialogue and cooperation raised by candidate Tim Martel during the election campaign. Read the full article → from School Committee plans increased cooperation, defends dialogue policy
Remembering those who still serve (plus a short “children’s book blog”)

A reader pointed out a prayer of support for military and their families. The source, a children’s book inspired me to share more stories on the subject. Read the full article → from Remembering those who still serve (plus a short “children’s book blog”)