A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/1/13 – 4/5/13)
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Need a babysitter for Town Meeting?

Town Meeting will be held on Monday, April 8 starting at 7:00 pm. If you haven’t yet lined up a babysitter for the evening, the Recreation Department is here to help you out. Read the full article → from Need a babysitter for Town Meeting?
Register now for fall NSYFCA football and cheer programs

It may be difficult to start thinking about next fall when it doesn’t even quite feel like spring yet, but now is the time to get your kids signed up for the Northborough Southborough Youth Football & Cheer Association fall 2013 season. Read the full article → from Register now for fall NSYFCA football and cheer programs
Southborough committee encourages residents to get a free home energy assessment

Did heating bills get you down this winter? Maybe it’s time to have a professional assess just how energy efficient (or not) your home is. The Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee asked me to pass along information about a free state program that will help you do just that. Read the full article → from Southborough committee encourages residents to get a free home energy assessment
Nominations sought for ‘Go the Distance’ awards

Has someone made a difference in the life of your special needs child? Nominate them for a Go the Distance Award. Here’s more information from the Northborough-Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Read the full article → from Nominations sought for ‘Go the Distance’ awards
Obituary: Cosmo D. “Gus” Fabrizio, 94, World War II veteran
Cosmo D. “Gus” Fabrizio, 94, of Plymouth and formerly of Southborough, died on Monday, March 25, 2013. He was the husband of the late Louise (Pessolano) Fabrizio, who passed away in 2008. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Nicoletti) Fabrizio. Read the full article → from Obituary: Cosmo D. “Gus” Fabrizio, 94, World War II veteran
MWDN: Sides begin compromise on controversial Southborough zoning measure
A subcommittee created by the Planning Board in an effort to find middle ground on a controversial zoning proposal, met for the first time last night. An account in today’s Metrowest Daily News suggests some progress was made. Read the full article → from MWDN: Sides begin compromise on controversial Southborough zoning measure
Southborough police logs (3/22/13 – 3/27/13): Couple tries to flee the scene after traffic stop
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (3/22/13 – 3/27/13): Couple tries to flee the scene after traffic stop
Do you know when Town Meeting is?

Southborough’s Annual Town meeting is less than two weeks away. If it’s not marked on your family calendar yet, now is the time to add it in and start making arrangements to be there. Read the full article → from Do you know when Town Meeting is?
Selectmen ratify new three-year contract for police officers
The Board of Selectmen announced at their meeting last night they have reached a “fair and equitable” agreement with the police union on a new 3-year contract. The agreement marks the end of negotiations on the second of four municipal contracts set to expire later this year. Read the full article → from Selectmen ratify new three-year contract for police officers
Only one contested race this year
The deadline for filing nomination papers to run for town office has come and gone. The good news is there is a candidate for each available spot. The not-so-good news is there is only one contested race this year. Read the full article → from Only one contested race this year
Southborough fire logs (3/19/13 – 3/25/13)
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (3/19/13 – 3/25/13)
Planning Board subcommittee to meet on Wednesday
Many of you were left with questions last week after the Planning Board voted to create a subcommittee charged with reviewing specific portions of a zoning code overhaul that will come before voters next fall. In particular, some of you asked whether the subcommittee would be required to meet in public and comply with the state’s Open Meeting law. Read the full article → from Planning Board subcommittee to meet on Wednesday
Fundraising meeting for new Algonquin turf field and track – Wednesday, March 27
Late last year, a group of “enthusiastic volunteers” kicked off an initiative that aims to install a new turf field, track, and stadium at Algonquin. Planning is underway, and organizers invite anyone interested in the project to a community meeting on Wednesday to discuss fundraising efforts. Read the full article → from Fundraising meeting for new Algonquin turf field and track – Wednesday, March 27