Katherine (Irwin) Best, 83, of Southborough, died on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Westborough. Read the full article → from Obituary: Katherine (Irwin) Best, 83
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Police logs (1/9/14-1/12/14): out of control customer booted and another BB gun incident
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (1/9/14-1/12/14): out of control customer booted and another BB gun incident
BOS to select new police chief Thursday night (Updated)
Last night, selectmen interviewed the final three candidates for Southborough Police Chief. They announced their intention to cast their votes on Thursday night. Read the full article → from BOS to select new police chief Thursday night (Updated)
BBJ: Southborough rankings in millionaire earners
The Boston Business Journal broke down by town the number of Massachusetts residents reporting income of a million or more for 2011. Where we ranked depends on how you crunch the numbers. Read the full article → from BBJ: Southborough rankings in millionaire earners
Roundup of AVRT news: Staff raises funds for adversities, robotics team strategizes, students weld public art, and Harvard makes pitch to students
AVRT is hoping for 8th graders to submit applications by February 3rd. To help students (and parents) make up their mind, they are stepping up PR efforts this month. Read the full article → from Roundup of AVRT news: Staff raises funds for adversities, robotics team strategizes, students weld public art, and Harvard makes pitch to students
MWDN: Assabet mourns soccer captain
I was preparing a roundup of Assabet Valley Technical High School news when I came across their recent tragedy I missed about an Assabet student from Westborough. Read the full article → from MWDN: Assabet mourns soccer captain
This week in sports (1/13/14-1/19/14)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports (1/13/14-1/19/14)
The week in government (1/13/14-1/19/14): Police chief candidate interviews and Advisory discusses reporting of big chiefs and recommends changes to mitigation fund process
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/13/14-1/19/14): Police chief candidate interviews and Advisory discusses reporting of big chiefs and recommends changes to mitigation fund process
Why flags will be at half staff: January 11, 2014
Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff on Saturday in honor of SPC Ryan A. Goldie, U.S. Army. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: January 11, 2014
New approach to passing zoning bylaw revisions
At Monday’s Planning Board meeting, members discussed their intended warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting in April. They hope to include two zoning bylaw revisions: Medical Marijuana zoning (tabled from fall) and Site Plan Review bylaws. Read the full article → from New approach to passing zoning bylaw revisions
Updated – Southborough’s new commuter rail schedule – starting January 27
The MBTA announced it’s new schedule to begin this month. Is it an improvement for Southborough? Read the full article → from Updated – Southborough’s new commuter rail schedule – starting January 27
Kindergarten registration is next week.
2014-15 kindergarten registration will take place at Finn School on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. Read the full article → from Kindergarten registration is next week.
News roundup: Man arrested for rampages, problematic water main, tuition raised, proposed K-8 budget increase, and call for heavier fines
Here are some stories the Metrowest Daily News covered this week that I haven’t gotten to yet. Read the full article → from News roundup: Man arrested for rampages, problematic water main, tuition raised, proposed K-8 budget increase, and call for heavier fines
Get your nomination papers next week
If you are considering running for office in Southborough, the process begins next week. Read the full article → from Get your nomination papers next week