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Election Results: 3 candidates re-elected, one return and one switch (Updated)

The results are in from today’s annual election. Read the full article → from Election Results: 3 candidates re-elected, one return and one switch (Updated)
This week in sports (5/12-5/18/14)

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports (5/12-5/18/14)
The week in government (5/12-5/18/14): Main St – Fay to Rte. 85; Historic District; cemetery layoff/resolution (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/12-5/18/14): Main St – Fay to Rte. 85; Historic District; cemetery layoff/resolution (Updated)
Roundup of election related news: Special education and 40B Safe Harbor filing
The Metrowest Daily News/Southborough Wicked Local covered two stories related to last week’s Candidates Night. Read the full article → from Roundup of election related news: Special education and 40B Safe Harbor filing
Vote on Monday

The signs are everywhere you go, but you may not realize how close the date is. In case it’s not on your calendar, make a note to vote in the Town Election this Monday, May 12th.
This year, there is a race for 5 contested seats on two different boards. To make it easier, I’ve compiled the information you need to be prepared. Read the full article → from Vote on Monday
Quick note on endorsement comments
The only way to see the list of recent comments made endorsing candidates is by checking the Recent Comments page. (They aren’t showing up in the sidebar list of recent comments.) Read the full article → from Quick note on endorsement comments
Police logs (5/5-5/7/14): 3 resident arrests and small fires

The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (5/5-5/7/14): 3 resident arrests and small fires
Help send imaginative 3rd and 4th graders to their “Global Finals”

Parents of five Southborough students are bursting to share their pride. The 3rd and 4th graders won regional and state Destnation Imagination competitions.
Now their parents have a problem to solve – getting them to the Global Finals in Tennessee in two weeks. Read the full article → from Help send imaginative 3rd and 4th graders to their “Global Finals”
Candidates’ Night: Video, School Committee highlights, and SWL coverage of BOS candidates (Updated)
Last night, candidates for contested positions in the May 12th town election made their cases to voters at the library’s annual Candidates’ Night. Read the full article → from Candidates’ Night: Video, School Committee highlights, and SWL coverage of BOS candidates (Updated)
Police warning: Common scams and distraction thefts

The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police warning: Common scams and distraction thefts
Help ‘Stamp out Hunger’ on Saturday, May 10

On Saturday, May 10, Southborough postal carriers will once again take part in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Items collected in Southborough as part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger event will go directly to the United Parishes of Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Help ‘Stamp out Hunger’ on Saturday, May 10
Save the Trees: Info on beetle infestations – May 15
Concerned by tree loss due to beetle infestation, the Southborough Conservation Commission is sponsoring community education on the topic. They are looking for help to save our hardwood trees. Read the full article → from Save the Trees: Info on beetle infestations – May 15
Reminder – Candidates’ Night tonight

I’m taking some personal time today. But I’m re-running my Candidates’ Night post as a reminder. Read the full article → from Reminder – Candidates’ Night tonight