A round-up of press releases from Representave Dykema and Senator Eldridge. Read the full article → from Roundup of news from the State House
Roundup of news from the State House
News
Southborough business granted funds to train and hire workers
The Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Labor and Development announced its new round of matching workforce training grants. One of the 37 grant recipients, Kaz USA, Inc., is headquartered in Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough business granted funds to train and hire workers
A chance to improve Southborough’s commuter rail schedule
The MBTA is soliciting feedback from businesses and commuters. If Southborough commuters want their needs met, this is the time to speak up. Read the full article → from A chance to improve Southborough’s commuter rail schedule
Singers invited to join Messiah chorus for 35th annual concert
Pilgrim Church will host the 35th annual Messiah concert this December. Rehearsals for the traditional concert start later this month, and the Messiah Community Chorus has put out a call for for singers to join them. Read the full article → from Singers invited to join Messiah chorus for 35th annual concert
Southborough fire logs (10/1/13-10/7/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (10/1/13-10/7/13)
Wrap up of Monday night’s Special Town meeting: Postponed votes on Marijuana and Barn Hollow
n case you didn’t make it to last night’s Special Town Meeting (and judging by the turnout, you probably didn’t), here’s my recap. Read the full article → from Wrap up of Monday night’s Special Town meeting: Postponed votes on Marijuana and Barn Hollow
Algonquin wins art and literary magazine gold medal for 4 years running
In August, The Columbia Scholastic Press Association awarded a gold medal to Algonquin’s Art & Literary Magazine. Read the full article → from Algonquin wins art and literary magazine gold medal for 4 years running
Update on Neary iPad Pilot: Neary’s facebook defense and new parent petition (Updated)
Over the past few days the Neary iPad Pilot controversy has continued to develop. So here’s a brief update. Read the full article → from Update on Neary iPad Pilot: Neary’s facebook defense and new parent petition (Updated)
This week in sports
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
Where do you lunch (locally)? (Updated)
Assabet Valley is opening a new restaurant to the public this Wednesday for lunch three days a week. This got me thinking, “Where do people like to grab lunch in and around Southborough?” Read the full article → from Where do you lunch (locally)? (Updated)
The week in government (10/7/13-10/10/13): Town Meeting prep and the big show, OSPC member recommendation, and settlement talks (Updated)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/7/13-10/10/13): Town Meeting prep and the big show, OSPC member recommendation, and settlement talks (Updated)
Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff in honor of Read the full article → from Why flags will be at half staff: Sunday, October 6
Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting
In preparation for Monday night’s Special Town meeting, I’ve summarized the articles up for vote and public positions on them. Read the full article → from Get ready for Monday night’s Special Town meeting
MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC
At last night’s meeting, the Open Space Preservation Commission meeting decided to support accepting the Barn Hollow open space parcel at Monday night’s Special Town meeting. This is in lieu of accepting the compromise proposed earlier this week by Selectman John Rooney. Read the full article → from MWDN: Barn Hollow open space “compromise” rejected by OSPC