With Hurricane Sandy expected to make landfall some 600 miles away, you might be tempted to dismiss this storm, but Southborough officials say that would be a mistake. Here’s the latest update from Chairman of the Board of Selectmen John Rooney on what forecasters expect and how the town is getting ready. I, along with Read the full article → from Southborough officials gearing up for Hurricane Sandy
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Southborough officials urge residents to be prepared for a “major impact” from Hurricane Sandy
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen John Rooney issued a statement on Friday night urging residents to take the threat of Hurricane Sandy seriously. While the path of the storm is still uncertain, Rooney said the town should be ready for a major impact. Read the full article → from Southborough officials urge residents to be prepared for a “major impact” from Hurricane Sandy
Political round-up: The week in press releases
Here are all the political press releases that made it to my inbox this week. The election is 11 days away and counting. Read the full article → from Political round-up: The week in press releases
Senior Center newsletter for November/December now available
The Senior Center has a busy holiday season planned, and you can read all about it in their recently-released November/December newsletter. Read the full article → from Senior Center newsletter for November/December now available
Southborough facilities received drugs from pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week posted a (corrected) list of customers who received medicine from the Framingham pharmaceutical compounding company linked to a nationwide meningitis outbreak. Two Southborough facilities, including Southboro Medical Group, are on the list. Read the full article → from Southborough facilities received drugs from pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak
Is Hurricane Sandy headed to Southborough?
Talk about October surprises. I dismissed the hype about then Tropical Storm Sandy from early this week as just that – hype. But forecasting models now have the storm getting uncomfortably close to New England, and today the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency said Sandy could have “a major impact” on our area early next week. Oh boy. Read the full article → from Is Hurricane Sandy headed to Southborough?
MWDN: Algonquin School Committee sets budget goals it may not reach
The Regional School Committee said last week it expects another tough budget year, one that may force it to give up on goals like reducing class size. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin School Committee sets budget goals it may not reach
Southborough community leaders kick off Fay School Day of Service
Last week eighth graders at Fay School got out of the classroom and into the world for a school-wide Day of Service. It was a day designed to give students a hands-on opportunity to explore the idea of service and the many ways people can pitch in and make a difference. Read the full article → from Southborough community leaders kick off Fay School Day of Service
Upcoming programs from the Recreation Department: Swimming, skating, and more
The Recreation Department says it still has space in some of its upcoming programs for both adults and kids. Here’s a list of what’s coming up. Read the full article → from Upcoming programs from the Recreation Department: Swimming, skating, and more
Southborough’s new town administrator gets down to work
He’s only been on the job for three days, but Chairman of the Board of Selectmen John Rooney reported last night Southborough’s new Town Administrator Mark Purple is already getting down to work. Read the full article → from Southborough’s new town administrator gets down to work
Southborough police logs (10/19/12 – 10/21/12): A house party gets loud
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (10/19/12 – 10/21/12): A house party gets loud
Registration now open for the Recreation After-school Program (RAP)
Registration opened this week for Session 2 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 the Recreation After-school Program (RAP)
High school sports this week (10/22/12 – 10/28/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (10/22/12 – 10/28/12)
The week in government (10/22/12 – 10/26/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/22/12 – 10/26/12)