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
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
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”)
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