A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/3/14-2/9/14): BOS talks budgets, BOH on possible rental housing regs, and open seats on Arts Council
News
Police seeking one legged tire slasher, plus latest log (1/31/14-2/2/14)
Last night, the tires of seven cars were slashed in Owen O’Leary’s parking lot. The police are looking for a suspect. Read the full article → from Police seeking one legged tire slasher, plus latest log (1/31/14-2/2/14)
Obituary: Katharine Honora (Comerford) Gunning, 86
Katharine Honora (Comerford) Gunning, 86, of Hingham, formerly of Harwich and Southborough, died Thursday, January 30, 2014 surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Katharine Honora (Comerford) Gunning, 86
Local media: Packed school committee meeting on calendar changes
District school committees held a discussion on proposed changes to the school calendar at their combined meeting Wednesday night. Telegram & Gazette reports that about 35 people “packed” the meeting. According to The Metrowest Daily news, the majority were expressing displeasure at proposed changes. Read the full article → from Local media: Packed school committee meeting on calendar changes
Break-ing news: Water main break on Winchester Street
The Department of Public Works tells me that there’s a water main break at corner of Boston Road (Route 30) and Winchester Street. The crew anticipates being done by 4:00 pm. Read the full article → from Break-ing news: Water main break on Winchester Street
Roundup of Algonquin news: Gymnasts for One Fund, champion poet, student business leaders, musician honor society, and travel scholarships
Here are some stories about residents recemtly honored through their achievements: Read the full article → from Roundup of Algonquin news: Gymnasts for One Fund, champion poet, student business leaders, musician honor society, and travel scholarships
MWDN: School committee will search internally for Superintendent
The Metrowest Daily News reports that school committees will seek internal candidates for superintendent before considering an external search. Read the full article → from MWDN: School committee will search internally for Superintendent
CA: Southborough emergency response teams restructure (Updated)
A few weeks ago, members of Southborough’s Community Emergency Response Team/Medical Reserve Corp (CERT/MRC) set up camp in the woods near the reservoir to learn about and practice search and rescue skills. Read the full article → from CA: Southborough emergency response teams restructure (Updated)
AV Roundup: Reality check, renovation progress, and more
Here are some more stories about what’s happening at Assabet Valley. Read the full article → from AV Roundup: Reality check, renovation progress, and more
Update on iPads in 4th grade classrooms
Increased iPad use in the 4th grade to begin this February. Read the full article → from Update on iPads in 4th grade classrooms
Brush burning permits available through April 30
Brush burning season opened earlier this month, but before you break out the matches, don’t forget to get your permit. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available through April 30
Police logs (1/23/14-1/28/14): Burglaries, witness intimidation, and driver holding a gun. . . shaped lighter
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (1/23/14-1/28/14): Burglaries, witness intimidation, and driver holding a gun. . . shaped lighter
St Mark’s students capture images of Southborough
St. Mark’s School’s website posted some images of Chestnut Hill farm captured by student artists. Read the full article → from St Mark’s students capture images of Southborough
Algonquin Principal: School failing to provide adequate PhysEd; additional Gym teacher needed
ARHS Principal Tom Mead explains the importance of the request for increased phys ed staffing. Read the full article → from Algonquin Principal: School failing to provide adequate PhysEd; additional Gym teacher needed