A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/7/13-10/10/13): Town Meeting prep and the big show, OSPC member recommendation, and settlement talks (Updated)
News
Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6

Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6
Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting

In preparation for Monday night’s Special Town meeting, I’ve summarized the articles up for vote and public positions on them. Read the full article → from Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting
MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC
At last night’s meeting, the Open Space Preservation Commission meeting decided to support accepting the Barn Hollow open space parcel at Monday night’s Special Town meeting. This is in lieu of accepting the compromise proposed earlier this week by Selectman John Rooney. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC
Invitation from School Committee: Discuss ipad pilot program on October 9

If you have concerns about the program, the school committee is the authority to address. An invitation has been issued to parents to voice concerns at this Wednesday’s meeting. Read the full article → from Invitation from School Committee: Discuss ipad pilot program on October 9
MWDN: Barn Hollow open space problems may be resolved through compromise and committee appointments delayed
There has been a lot of coverage of problems with Barn Hollow open space over the last two months. And it’s been a hot topic on the agendas of several town boards and committees.
Thanks to Selectman John Rooney, there may now be a compromise acceptable to all parties. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space problems may be resolved through compromise and committee appointments delayed
Police and Fire department news: communication systems need upgrades, cells should call 9-1-1, and a snazzy new cruiser

Although I publish the logs for both Southborough Police and Fire Departments, that doesn’t cover everything there departments are up to.
Here are some updates on what’s happening with the departments. Read the full article → from Police and Fire department news: communication systems need upgrades, cells should call 9-1-1, and a snazzy new cruiser
Sponsors needed for the Gobble Wobble: Thanksgiving morning

The Friends of the Southborough Recreation Department have asked me to share their call for sponsors. They need help supporting this year’s Gobble Wobble. Read the full article → from Sponsors needed for the Gobble Wobble: Thanksgiving morning
4th Grade One:One Pilot Project – Update and Letter to the editor (Updated)
Parents of Neary 4th graders learned details on the pilot program to launch this January. Not all of them are happy about it. One mother, representing many, submitted a letter to the editor explaining her concerns. Read the full article → from 4th Grade One:One Pilot Project – Update and Letter to the editor (Updated)
Roundup of school news: Discrimination filings, SAT results, enrollment, and safety plans

News and reports on our Southborough schools from the past two weeks. Read the full article → from Roundup of school news: Discrimination filings, SAT results, enrollment, and safety plans
Obituary: Elizabeth “Libby” M. Politch, 32
POLITCH, Elizabeth “Libby” M. 32, of Southborough, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Read the full article → from Obituary: Elizabeth “Libby” M. Politch, 32
Southborough fire logs (9/25/13 – 9/30/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (9/25/13 – 9/30/13)
Town government news: BOS meeting tonight and news story roundup
Southborough’s town boards and department heads made headlines in The Metrowest Daily News this morning. Both stories relate to the town’s handling of developments proposed by Capital Group Properties. Read the full article → from Town government news: BOS meeting tonight and news story roundup
What are they doing to the Library?

If you notice some construction around the library this week, you may be wondering what’s happening there. Especially, when you see the shrubs being dug up. Read the full article → from What are they doing to the Library?