The Metrowest Daily News reported on Gulbankians heading back to court (sure to trigger some comments), a change in position for the Southborough Planning Board (for short term – if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em), and improved school safety strategies (empowering staff and students). Read the full article → from MWDN round-up: Gulbankians, zoning update, and school safety strategy
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Obituary: John M. Schipper, 82
John M. Schipper, 82, of Southborough died on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Wingate in Sudbury, after a battle with Parkinson Disease. Read the full article → from Obituary: John M. Schipper, 82
Back to school daze

Here’s the info you need for your back to school routine. Read the full article → from Back to school daze
Police logs (8/14/13-8/23/13): Vandalism and several arrests
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (8/14/13-8/23/13): Vandalism and several arrests
Roundup of recent news stories: update on Bridge street closure and Madison Place plans to grow
Here are some recent news stories that concern Southborough. Read the full article → from Roundup of recent news stories: update on Bridge street closure and Madison Place plans to grow
The week in government (8/26/13-8/31/13): Public hearings for 40Bs and medical marajuana zoning
A list of department and committee meetings for the week, with agenda highlights. Read the full article → from The week in government (8/26/13-8/31/13): Public hearings for 40Bs and medical marajuana zoning
Obituary: Dorothy E. (Manning) Stossel, 89
Dorothy E. (Manning) Stossel passed away on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dorothy E. (Manning) Stossel, 89
Southborough fire logs (8/13/13-8/19/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (8/13/13-8/19/13)
Breaking news updates: bridge closure and coyote alert

A quick post, rounding up the alerts on Southborough Police Facebook page this week. Read the full article → from Breaking news updates: bridge closure and coyote alert
Finn-Woodward Bus Monitors: Sign up for a shift

The first three days of school, volunteers monitor the Finn-Woodward bus route. Most of the routes still need volunteers, and some don’t have any yet. Read the full article → from Finn-Woodward Bus Monitors: Sign up for a shift
The week in government (8/19/13-8/24/13) Library construction and maintenance issues and preliminary screening of Town Planner applicants
A list of department and committee meetings for the week with agenda highlights Read the full article → from The week in government (8/19/13-8/24/13) Library construction and maintenance issues and preliminary screening of Town Planner applicants
Taking a semi-break

It’s the last full week of summer break for my children. So I’m going to make the most of it. This means that I’ll only be posting two stories per day – and they are pre-written and scheduled. Read the full article → from Taking a semi-break
Alert: BB gun shot window on Marlboro Road and cars on Ledge Hill
Recently, a home window was shattered by BB and area cars shot. Read the full article → from Alert: BB gun shot window on Marlboro Road and cars on Ledge Hill
Get new shirts and caps at the dump this Saturday
SOLF is raising funds through t-shirt and cap sales Read the full article → from Get new shirts and caps at the dump this Saturday