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
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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)
Obituary: Henry W. Welch, Jr., 86, former Advisory Board Chairman, Library Trustee
Henry W. Welch, Jr., 86 of Chatham, passed away peacefully in his home on February 6, 2013. Read the full article → from Obituary: Henry W. Welch, Jr., 86, former Advisory Board Chairman, Library Trustee
Former selectman to run for K-8 school committee
Oak Hill Road resident Roger Challen served the town for three years as a member of the Board of Selectmen. Now he’s looking to serve the town once again, but in a different capacity. Read the full article → from Former selectman to run for K-8 school committee
Learn about proposed changes to Southborough’s town government – TONIGHT
Legislation to move to a town manager style of government failed narrowly at Town Meeting last year, but proponents of the idea have continued their effort to bring some of the changes proposed in the legislation to bear. Tonight the Board of Selectmen will hear a presentation on three related articles that will come before voters at Town Meeting this year. Read the full article → from Learn about proposed changes to Southborough’s town government – TONIGHT
Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, February 12
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of PFC Michael A. Gorman. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Tuesday, February 12
The week in high school sports (2/11/13 – 2/17/13)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (2/11/13 – 2/17/13)
Residents concerned about group soliciting for ‘Southborough troops’
A number of Southborough residents have reportedly received phone calls from a group saying they are soliciting funds for “Southborough troops overseas,” but local veterans and volunteers say the group is not affiliated with any known town organizations. Read the full article → from Residents concerned about group soliciting for ‘Southborough troops’
The week in government (2/11/13 – 2/15/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week Read the full article → from The week in government (2/11/13 – 2/15/13)
Obituary: William Eldred McKie, 90, Peters High graduate, WWII veteran
William Eldred McKie, 90, of Natick passed peacefully from this life on Friday, February 8, 2013. Bill died at home surrounded by family members and his loving wife of 69 years, Evelyn (Johnson) McKie. Read the full article → from Obituary: William Eldred McKie, 90, Peters High graduate, WWII veteran
School events, including The Little Mermaid, are canceled on Sunday
Neary Principal Linda Murdock sent out this note to parents today informing them at all events scheduled at the schools today, including basketball and the Neary Drama Club’s production of The Little Mermaid have been cancelled. Read the full article → from School events, including The Little Mermaid, are canceled on Sunday