It’s not uncommon for Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting to stretch into a second or even third night as voters consider budgets, bylaw changes, and more. But this year, Town Moderator David Coombs said things might be different. Read the full article → from Moderator hopes to wrap up Town Meeting in one night
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (3/28/13 – 4/1/13)
You probably know Southborough has a food pantry, but did you know we also have a pet food pantry? It’s a cause that is being helped along this year by Trottier student Ben Gordon, who is collecting donations as part of his Bar Mitzvah volunteer project. Read the full article → from Trottier student seeks pet food donations
Today we continue our look at the questions voters will tackle at Town Meeting next week with a rundown of the various capital requests. Read the full article → from On the warrant: A new ambulance, police cars, and DPW equipment (Article 11)
Last month, Democrats in Southborough met to elect delegates to the state convention in June. Here’s more from the Southborough Democratic Town Committee. Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats elect delegates
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (4/1/13 – 4/7/13)
Southborough’s Annual Town Meeting gets underway one week from today. (You’ll be there, right? Right?). To help you with your vote, this week we’ll be taking a look at some of the articles that appear on the warrant this year. I’ll share what information I have, but I encourage you to ask questions and share your opinions in the comments below. First up is a series of articles that aims to change aspects of our town government. Read the full article → from On the warrant: Giving the town administrator more authority, expanding the Board of Selectmen (Articles 7-9)
Breezy conditions sent flames from a permitted backyard burn creeping toward an animal barn at a home on Middle Road on Sunday. Read the full article → from MWDN: Blaze nearly scorches Southborough barn
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)
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?
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
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
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
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