The kick-off to Southborough’s election season begins today, with nomination papers now available in the Town Clerk’s office. There are a number of elected positions up for grabs this year, both high profile ones and not. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved in how our town is run, one of these positions might just be for you. Read the full article → from Election season starts today: Here’s how to run for office in Southborough
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/14/13 – 1/18/13)
Jean Scott-Conti, 83 , of Southborough died on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Beaumont Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough, surrounded by her loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Jean Scott-Conti, 83, former Southborough Gardners president
Earlier this week the Southborough Recreation Department held a grand opening celebration for a new play space designed for the preschool set. A crowd of youngsters and their parents enjoyed games, activities, and a sing-along led by local musician Dave Garden. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Southborough Recreation opens new play space at South Union School
One year ago tomorrow our community was shocked and heartbroken at the sudden passing of 7th grader Eric Green. Today students at Trottier took time to remember their classmate. Read the full article → from Trottier remembers Eric Green one year later
Calling it “a great idea,” the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday voted unanimously to create a new 5-member committee charged with maintaining and managing Southborough’s network of trails. They’ll also play a key role in the creation of new trails. Read the full article → from Selectmen create new trails committee, members sought
If you made a resolution to get healthy this year, Boot Camp, sponsored by Southborough Recreation, just might be the program to help you do it. Read the full article → from Southborough Recreation boot camp aims to help you meet your fitness goals
Superintendent Charles Gobron unveiled preliminary fiscal year 2014 budget numbers for the Southborough K-8 schools last night. The early numbers have the schools coming in at about $17.6M, a 4.06% increase over the current fiscal year. Read the full article → from Southborough schools could face staff reductions next year
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (1/1/13 – 1/7/13): iPhone stolen, woman locked inside ATM enclosure, public urination
When it comes to the numbers, there are still more unknowns than there are knowns, but the Board of Selectmen last night got an early look at the municipal budget for fiscal year 2014. All indications suggest it’s going to be another tight year. Read the full article → from Southborough selectmen get early look at budget numbers
The latest in a series of trials surrounding the murder of a Framingham man began in Barnstable Superior Court this week. Read the full article → from Barnstable murder trial has Southborough ties
During a break in some winter sports on Saturday, Algonquin took a moment to recognize its championship spring sports teams. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Algonquin basketball and gymnastics action, spring champions get their plaques
Discussions about how to improve the interchange at Routes 9 and 495 have been ongoing for a while now. Last night the Planning Board got a look at the latest proposals which were developed after an 18-month study by the state. Read the full article → from MWDN: State details recommendations for I495/Rte. 9 interchange
By all accounts, Kindle Fires, iPads, and other portable devices were popular gifts this holiday season. If you’re the proud new owner of such a device, you might be interested to know you can download ebooks and other digital titles for free from the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Did you know? Free ebooks available from the Southborough Library