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
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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
Southborough fire logs (12/31/13-1/6/14): Three accidents with injuries
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (12/31/13-1/6/14): Three accidents with injuries
Barn Hollow open space issues still need working through
Monday night, the Planning Board discussed the developer’s new proposal. The only real consensus in the room was that it needed more work. Read the full article → from Barn Hollow open space issues still need working through
Southborough students will benefit from teacher mini-grants awarded by Corridor Nine
This past November, the Corridor Nine Chamber awarded 22 mini-grants to educators in the region. Three of them were awarded to teachers of Southborough students. Read the full article → from Southborough students will benefit from teacher mini-grants awarded by Corridor Nine
MWDN: Superintendent hopes to increase Algonquin staffing, considering cap on activity fees
The Metrowest Daily News reports that Superintendent Dr. Charles Gobron would like to increase staffing in Algonquin Regional High School’s FY15 budget. Right now, he is waiting to see what the state’s required contribution assessment to the district will be. Read the full article → from MWDN: Superintendent hopes to increase Algonquin staffing, considering cap on activity fees
Police logs (1/2/14-1/5/14): Intruder scare, larceny, and a hit and run
The latest log from Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Police logs (1/2/14-1/5/14): Intruder scare, larceny, and a hit and run