I’ve had a few requests to share safety warnings. These all seem appropriate either for both today’s weather and Memorial Day weekend. Read the full article → from Safety warning roundup: Lightning, grilling, and swimming
September seems eons away. But it isn’t that long for the organizers of youth soccer teams. They need families to start registering now for league play in the fall. Read the full article → from Register for Fall soccer now – June 5 deadline and evaluations in process
The Metrowest Daily News has posted two new stories related to ongoing controversies in town government. Read the full article → from MWDN updates on town controversies: Advisory on layoff; former ZBA chief on handling of Park Central
If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it each year. Licenses for the past year expired. New licenses can be purchased by May 31st. Read the full article → from Reminder: Dog licenses deadline is May 31st
Southborough Wicked Local reported bad news for residents opposing the proposed 40B project at Park Central. The state overturned the Zoning Board of Appeals permit denial. Read the full article → from SWL: Park Central 40B back in play; ZBA permit denial overturned
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (5/13-5/19/14): Six accidents with injuries
7 News is reporting that what was presumably a senior prank angered students, administrators, and a goat. Read the full article → from 7 News: Algonquin prank went too far; angry goat charges students
Algonquin’s fall musical won 6 TAMY awards. What’s a TAMY? Basically, it’s the area’s high school version of the TONY’s. Read the full article → from Musical drama awards for ARHS cast and crew
Last Friday, The Boston Business Journal posted Massachusetts teacher salaries broken down by towns and districts. According to their figures, Southborough’s K-8 average teacher salaries moved up 11 spots from 2012 to #13th highest in 2013. Read the full article → from Southborough teachers move up the salary ranks
6th & 8th grade students earned a grant for their school that paid for a photography “studio” and other equipment. Read the full article → from Trottier students earn school a photography studio
This weekend marked the end of a 9 year community tradition. It’s one tradition we can be happy to no longer have a need to continue. Read the full article → from Final drive a success
According to Southborough Wicked Local, Selectman John Rooney is continuing to investigate the recent layoff of the Town’s Cemetery Supervisor. Read the full article → from SWL: Selectman files files public record request on DPW layoff
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/19-5/25/14): Main Street Working Group to focus from intersection East; Advisory on DPW budget
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports