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Register by Wednesday for special election

The special election is only 3 weeks away. If you haven’t registered to vote yet, the deadline is tomorrow, November 20. Read the full article → from Register by Wednesday for special election

In a letter to parents, Neary School Principal Linda Murdock shared information on results of the iPad Pilot parent survey. She also expressed the hope to make a decision soon to implement a revised plan. Read the full article → from Neary Pilot survey results: 15.4% of 4th grader parents “made comments opposing the project”

Last May, Southborough resident and former Southborough firefighter PJ Phaneuf was injured in an ATV accident. Colleagues are raising funds to help him with medical and recovery expenses. Read the full article → from Fundraising for injured resident and firefighter

The ARHS varsity fall sports season is coming to a close without any state wins. Read the full article → from Fall sports postseason wrap up

If your children are big WWF fans they may be asking you to sign up for Algonquin’s Youth Wrestling Clinic.

They may be disappointed, and you may be relieved, to learn that coaches will be teaching amateur wrestling techniques. Read the full article → from Youth Wrestling registration by November 22

Friends of Southborough Recreation are asking for help this Thanksgiving Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble volunteers needed

At this week’s Recreation Commission, board members discussed the fate of Southborough’s 9/11 athletic field. The Metrowest Daily News reports that the board voted to recommend closing the field by the end of 2014. Read the full article → from Recreation Commission to end use of 9-11 field

At Wednesday’s School Committe meeting, Superintendent Dr. Charles Gobron reported on the results of Neary’s 1:1 Pilot survey. He also announced that the Southborough Schools will be hosting a community forum on 11/21 to explain the state’s MCAS transition. Read the full article → from Southborough Schools: Parents support 1:1 pilot and November 21 MCAS transition forum

The Police Chief Search Committe asked me to share a survey: Who Should Be Our Next Police Chief? Read the full article → from What do you want in your next Police Chief?

The Shop Local Guide has become an annual tradition here on My Southborough, and it’s always a hit with readers. The guide is intended to help Southborough businesses promote what they have to offer, while at the same time helping Southborough residents check items off their holiday to-do lists. Read the full article → from Southorough business owners: Get listed in the 4th Annual My Southborough Shop Local Guide

Matthew Gilmore on Costco Update: AG’s office pauses bylaw approval while looking into resident’s “spot zoning” complaint: “So sad. Feels like some people in town make it their mission to stop any sort of progress. Since the…” Jan 30, 11:10

Mike Pojani on Costco Update: AG’s office pauses bylaw approval while looking into resident’s “spot zoning” complaint: “As far as spraying poison ivy there are now non toxic materials that can be used! I use combination of…” Jan 30, 08:34

Mike Pojani on Costco Update: AG’s office pauses bylaw approval while looking into resident’s “spot zoning” complaint: “I agree Jeff this town has changed dramatically over the last years mostly worse! Constantly raising taxes with no justification!…” Jan 30, 08:27

Jeff Rudd on Costco Update: AG’s office pauses bylaw approval while looking into resident’s “spot zoning” complaint: “Wow. Stop the town from spraying the poison ivy on the side of the road, charge the seniors for transfer…” Jan 29, 09:58

Sean Connelly on Costco Update: AG’s office pauses bylaw approval while looking into resident’s “spot zoning” complaint: “How does one write the AG without looking up legal definitions? Vibes and feels are not legal definitions, nor should…” Jan 28, 23:02