It’s another snow day in Southborough and Northborough. Superintendent Charles Gobron made the call early this morning to close schools due to the weather. By my (unofficial) count, today marks the sixth snow day this year. When putting together the calendar, the district builds in only five snow days for the school year, so it Read the full article → from School is closed today in Southborough and Northborough
News
MCAS test scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to the storm
In anticipation of school closings and delays from the winter storm expected to hit overnight tonight, the Massachusetts Department of Education has decided to postpone the MCAS ELA Composition test scheduled for Tuesday. Read the full article → from MCAS test scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to the storm
MWDN: Southborough School Committee OK’s Fay School
Fay School was founded in 1866. In 1922 it incorporated. But it wasn’t until last week that the school was approved by the town as a legitimate private school. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough School Committee OK’s Fay School
Another round of snow on the way…[sigh]
I love winter. I really do. I love the cold, I love snow, but even I’m getting sick of this winter. Read the full article → from Another round of snow on the way…[sigh]
The week in government (3/18/13 – 3/22/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/18/13 – 3/22/13)
MWDN: Southborough selectmen support expanding board to five members
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on Tuesday night to lend their support to an article at Town Meeting next month that would increase the size of the Board of Selectmen from three to five members. While they agreed they wanted to give voters a chance to weigh in on the idea, they didn’t all agree expanding the board is a good idea. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen support expanding board to five members
Press release round-up: News from the State House
Our state representatives, Carolyn Dykema in the House and Jamie Eldridge in the Senate, have sent out a number of press releases over the past few weeks to update constituents on the goings-on in Boston. Here’s a round-up of their latest announcements. Read the full article → from Press release round-up: News from the State House
Job opening: Part-time administrative assistant for the Southborough Recreation Department
The Town of Southborough seeks applicants for a part-time [no benefits] position in the Recreation Department. Read the full article → from Job opening: Part-time administrative assistant for the Southborough Recreation Department
Selectmen praise public works union for concessions in new contract
The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night voted unanimously to ratify a new 3-year contract for the town’s public works employees. It’s a contract Chairman John Rooney characterized as a “tremendously beneficial” one for the town. Read the full article → from Selectmen praise public works union for concessions in new contract
Obituary: Edward Albert Stettner
STETTNER, Edward Albert On March 10, 2013 at his home in Southborough, Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Obituary: Edward Albert Stettner
Drug-sniffing dogs to search Algonquin on Thursday
As part of an effort to dissuade students from bringing drugs to schools, police will use drug-sniffing dogs to search inside Algonquin for illegal substances. They’ll also search any cars parked on school grounds. It will mark the first time ever K-9 units have been used to search for drugs at the school. Read the full article → from Drug-sniffing dogs to search Algonquin on Thursday
Southborough fire logs (3/5/13 – 3/11/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (3/5/13 – 3/11/13)
Obituary: Ann A. (Supeck) Garavente, 81
Ann A. (Supeck) Garavente, 81, of Southborough died peacefully on Monday March 11, 2013 at Beaumont of Westborough, after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ann A. (Supeck) Garavente, 81
Southborough Montessori school invites parents to an open house on Friday
If you’re thinking about preschool options for next year and want to learn more about a Montessori approach, consider attending an open house at Southborough’s Montessori Children’s House on Friday. Read the full article → from Southborough Montessori school invites parents to an open house on Friday