The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (12/17/13 – 12/30/13): Accidents, extrications, and over 20 EMS calls
News
Integrated Preschool screening on January 31 (schedule by 1/17)

The district has announced its upcoming integrated preschool screening for the next school year will take place on January 31, 2014. Read the full article → from Integrated Preschool screening on January 31 (schedule by 1/17)
MWDN: Barn Hollow compromise hits roadblock

The Metrowest Daily News reports that the compromise for the disputed open space isn’t proceeding as proposed last fall. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow compromise hits roadblock
New Year’s resolution: improve the dialogue (Updated)

I’m taking this time to solidify a recent resolution. And I’m asking you to make it one of yours. Let’s improve the dialogue on the blog. Read the full article → from New Year’s resolution: improve the dialogue (Updated)
Updated: Snow day lengthens holiday break
Southborough Schools and Algonquin Regional High School are cancelled this week. Read the full article → from Updated: Snow day lengthens holiday break
Why flags will be at half staff: January 2, 2014

Flags in Southborough and across the state will be flying at half staff in honor of US Marine Corps Sergeant Daniel M. Vasselian of Abington. Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: January 2, 2014
2013 in review: story countdown
I looked at both number of hits and comments to determine the top 10 stories of 2013. Read the full article → from 2013 in review: story countdown
What’s open and closed over New Year’s

Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the New Year’s holiday. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over New Year’s
Accreditation association releases report on ARHS: 44 commendations and 28 recommendations

The New England Association Of Schools and Colleges released its assessment of Algonquin Regional High School. The report listed 44 commendations and 28 recommendations. Read the full article → from Accreditation association releases report on ARHS: 44 commendations and 28 recommendations
Roundup of Town news: Conservation Commissioner needed, stellar review for TA, new facilities manager and public access funding

Here are some stories out of Town Hall over the past couple weeks. Read the full article → from Roundup of Town news: Conservation Commissioner needed, stellar review for TA, new facilities manager and public access funding
This week in sports (12/30/13 – 1/4/14) and an early bird tournament

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. You can also read news from Wrestling of success at their Early Bird tournament Christmas week. Read the full article → from This week in sports (12/30/13 – 1/4/14) and an early bird tournament
Roundup of business news: Grand opening, parties, real estate for charity, warming families, innovation recognition and federal fines

Most of the following are announcements that town businesses asked me to share with you. (There’s also one story that wasn’t proudly touted by the business, Harvard’s primate center, but was eagerly covered by local media.) Read the full article → from Roundup of business news: Grand opening, parties, real estate for charity, warming families, innovation recognition and federal fines
What’s open and closed over the holidays

Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from What’s open and closed over the holidays
Southborough Library: Puppet show and wish list

Kids aren’t the only ones making wish lists this holiday season. While they’re probably not sending a letter to Santa, the Southborough Library nonetheless has a list of items they’d love to have in the new year. Read the full article → from Southborough Library: Puppet show and wish list