Douglas Barnet Granville, 64, of Southborough passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2014, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Read the full article → from Obituary: Douglas Barnet Granville, 64 (Updated)
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SEM Warning: Prepare for flooding and avoid roof collapse
Southborough Emergency Management has issued an alert about all of the potential risks related to the changing weather.
In it, they encourage residents to clear drainage systems, be prepared for flooding basements, and take care of the heavy snow on old or flat roofs. Read the full article → from SEM Warning: Prepare for flooding and avoid roof collapse
Parents seeking parents: Help ARHS’ sleep deprived students
A Southborough resident researched the effects of students’ sleep deprivation for this month’s Algonquin Parent Teacher Organization meeting. Based on what they heard, the APTO is now looking for help on a workable proposal to address the problem. Read the full article → from Parents seeking parents: Help ARHS’ sleep deprived students
Remembering a legacy
Five years ago, the Algonquin community suffered the sudden loss of their longtime music teacher. Dennis Wrenn died on a student trip to Greece, February 20, 2009. Read the full article → from Remembering a legacy
Update on warrant articles: Marijuana zoning map, new controversy on Main Street project, and Barn Hollow still lacks consensus
Here are some updates on some of the controversial issues that have pending warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting. Read the full article → from Update on warrant articles: Marijuana zoning map, new controversy on Main Street project, and Barn Hollow still lacks consensus
Southborough fire logs (2/11/14-2/17/14): Six accidents with injuries
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (2/11/14-2/17/14): Six accidents with injuries
The trouble with snow: Town’s salt supply mirrors my depleting patience
I’ve been hearing about the shortage in salt supplies for DPWs in the region. So I thought I’d check in with our town’s department to see how we are dealing with it. Read the full article → from The trouble with snow: Town’s salt supply mirrors my depleting patience
The week in government (2/18/14-2/23/14) Barn Hollow, Deerfoot subdivision, OS process, and Park Central stockpiling
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/18/14-2/23/14) Barn Hollow, Deerfoot subdivision, OS process, and Park Central stockpiling
School retirements: Neary principal and three teachers/specialists
Outgoing Superintendent Dr. Charles Gobron announced that Neary Principal Linda Murdock and three other long term K-8 staff members will retire at the end of this school year. Read the full article → from School retirements: Neary principal and three teachers/specialists
This week in sports (2/17/14-2/23/14) (Updated)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports (2/17/14-2/23/14) (Updated)
Police Chief Paulhus is reporting for duty
he board voted to appoint Kenneth Paulhus the new chief, effective Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Read the full article → from Police Chief Paulhus is reporting for duty
Summer jobs for Southborough Rec
The Southborough Recreation Department is advertising positions for their summer camps. Read the full article → from Summer jobs for Southborough Rec
BOS sets sights on priorities; seeks to improve “customer service” (Updated)
This week, the Board of Selectmen delved into long and short term goal planning. Read the full article → from BOS sets sights on priorities; seeks to improve “customer service” (Updated)
2 hour delay, then back to school (for a day) – February 14
Southborough Public Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are in session today with a two hour delay.. Read the full article → from 2 hour delay, then back to school (for a day) – February 14