If things go according to plan, voters at a special town meeting in June will consider an overhaul of the town’s zoning code. It’s a rewrite that has been in the works for years, but some are concerned it’s not ready for prime time. Read the full article → from MWDN: Ex-ZBA chief in Southborough critical of proposed zoning changes
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Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Michael J. Greene. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, February 19, 2013
High school sports this week (2/18/13 – 2/24/13)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (2/18/13 – 2/24/13)
The week in government (2/18 – 2/22)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week Read the full article → from The week in government (2/18 – 2/22)
After six years, Southborough News website comes to an end
Last week the end of an era quietly slipped by. After six years of running the website SouthboroughNews.com, resident Linda Hubley published her last post. Read the full article → from After six years, Southborough News website comes to an end
Southborough player selected for international hockey program
Congratulations go out to Southborough’s Meghan Ward after she was selected for an elite hockey team that will compete in Stockholm, Sweden this spring. Read the full article → from Southborough player selected for international hockey program
Town officials praise blizzard response
Last weekend’s blizzard delivered more snow than Southborough had seen in quite a while, but officials said this week the town’s emergency responders and public works employees did an admirable job managing the storm. Read the full article → from Town officials praise blizzard response
MWDN: Southborough study says closing elementary school is possible
The question of how many schools Southborough needs in the face of declining enrollment has been an ongoing – and often heated – debate for several years now. A study released this week suggests the town could get away with closing one school as soon as 2016, but the K-8 School Committee isn’t necessarily convinced it’s a good idea. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough study says closing elementary school is possible
Southborough police logs (2/8/13 – 2/13/13): Home and vehicle break-ins, minor school bus accident
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (2/8/13 – 2/13/13): Home and vehicle break-ins, minor school bus accident
Southborough K-8 School Committee approves $17 million schools budget
Back in January Superintendent Charles Gobron told the K-8 School Committee the district may have to eliminate up to four full-time positions to make the budget numbers work. Last night he told the committee he was recommending the reduction of only two positions thanks to a budget “gamble” on special education funding. Read the full article → from Southborough K-8 School Committee approves $17 million schools budget
Registration now open for Recreation After-school Program (RAP) Session 4
Registration is ongoing for Session 4 of the popular Recreation After-school Program (RAP). Age-appropriate programs ranging from art to sports to cooking to games are offered at each of the four Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Registration now open for Recreation After-school Program (RAP) Session 4
Algonquin boys, girls basketball and gymnastics capture league titles (with PHOTOS)
It’s been a winning week for Algonquin. On Tuesday both the boys and girls basketball teams beat Wachusett to capture their respective Midland A league titles. Read the full article → from Algonquin boys, girls basketball and gymnastics capture league titles (with PHOTOS)
MWDN: New open space bylaw in Southborough in jeopardy
As town boards continue their review of a massive overhaul of the town’s zoning code, one element of the proposal is drawing some fire. At a Planning Board meeting earlier this week, the Open Space Preservation Committee reiterated their opposition to new rules that are intended to encourage builders to preserve more open space. Read the full article → from MWDN: New open space bylaw in Southborough in jeopardy
Fire department logs for the week (2/5/13 – 2/11/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (2/5/13 – 2/11/13)