A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/29/12 – 11/2/12)
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Who to call for help during and after Hurricane Sandy
Exactly what Hurricane Sandy delivers in terms of rain and wind remains to be seen, but in the event you need assistance during or after the storm, here are some numbers that might help. Read the full article → from Who to call for help during and after Hurricane Sandy
Breaking news: Southborough schools canceled tomorrow
Superintendent of Schools Charles Gobron just announced that school in Southborough and Northborough will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 29 due to the impending storm. “This decision has been made in conjunction with public safety officials in both Northborough and Southborough. We will update you on further developments as the storm progresses,” Gobron said in Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough schools canceled tomorrow
Southborough officials gearing up for Hurricane Sandy
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
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