A group of Neary fourth graders raised just under $100 selling hot chocolate on Wednesday. They’re donating the proceeds to St. Jude Hospital. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Neary students raise money for St. Jude
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Southborough police warn residents about package thefts
I don’t know about you, but I’m doing a good bulk of my holiday shopping online this year (when I’m not shopping local, that is), so this warning from the Southborough Police Department is one I’m taking to heart. Read the full article → from Southborough police warn residents about package thefts
Gobron previews K-8 school budget
Superintendent Charles Gobron previewed the K-8 school budget at a meeting earlier this week. He didn’t talk numbers – that comes next month – rather he discussed the overarching factors that impact the budgeting process. Gobron said the school district is dealing with some significant fiscal constraints, including the loss of one-time savings and the cost of implementing new state mandates. Read the full article → from Gobron previews K-8 school budget
Southborough conservation administrator honored by Sudbury Valley Trustees
At a meeting earlier this fall, Southborough Conservation Administrator Beth Rosenblum was honored by the Sudbury Valley Trustees for her work both here in Southborough and also in Ashland. Read the full article → from Southborough conservation administrator honored by Sudbury Valley Trustees
Reminder: Bring unwrapped toys to the Southborough Fire Station before December 18
The Southborough Fire Department is once again holding its annual toy drive. The majority of toys they collect will go to Hopkinton-based Project Just Because, but Southborough Youth and Family Services gets first dibs on toys for Southborough families. Read the full article → from Reminder: Bring unwrapped toys to the Southborough Fire Station before December 18
MWDN: Southborough middle school probing ‘extremely hurtful’ texts
A student is believed to have sent harassing text messages to as many as 15 Trottier eight graders, and Southborough Police and school officials are investigating. The messages were sent using a service that keeps the sender anonymous, so the source has not been identified. Trottier Principal Keith Lavoie described the messages as “extremely hurtful.” Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough middle school probing ‘extremely hurtful’ texts
Jack Peltier, ‘revered’ Southborough Fire Safety Officer, has died at 71
Retired Southborough Fire Safety Officer Jack Peltier, 71, died on Sunday after a sudden illness, and his death is being mourned not just in Southborough, but in fire houses across the nation. Read the full article → from Jack Peltier, ‘revered’ Southborough Fire Safety Officer, has died at 71
Families invited to schedule screening for admission to preschool at Finn
If you’re thinking about sending your kid to Finn’s integrated preschool program next year, here’s some information you need. Read the full article → from Families invited to schedule screening for admission to preschool at Finn
MWDN: Ken’s Foods buys Southborough warehouse for $15 million
The Metrowest Daily News reports today Marlborough-based Ken’s Foods has purchased the warehouse at 325 Turnpike Road in Southborough. That’s the old Verizon building near the intersection with Crystal Pond Road. Read the full article → from MWDN: Ken’s Foods buys Southborough warehouse for $15 million
Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students
Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students
Dykema cleared of wrongdoing in GOP complaint
There’s an update this week on a topic that caused much debate here on the blog in the run-up to this year’s election. In September the Massachusetts Republican Party filed a complaint alleging improper corporate contributions were made to the campaign of Representative Carolyn Dykema. Read the full article → from Dykema cleared of wrongdoing in GOP complaint
Southborough police logs (12/7/12 – 12/9/12): Intoxicated woman in the roadway
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (12/7/12 – 12/9/12): Intoxicated woman in the roadway
High school sports this week (12/10/12 – 12/16/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (12/10/12 – 12/16/12)
The winter moths make their return
In what has become an annual occurrence, the winter moths are back. I noticed the small brown moths for the first time several years ago, and have seen them every winter since. That’s not a good thing. The moths are harmless, but the eggs they lay turn into caterpillars that can do some serious damage. Read the full article → from The winter moths make their return