Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week. This is an annual recognition of the sacrifices public safety officers make and the dangers they face in protecting citizens. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Tuesday, May 15
The votes are in, and Bill Boland has won reelection to the Board of Selectman. Boland received 942 votes to challenger Leo Bartolini Jr’s 509. In Southborough’s other contested race, Andrew Mills was awarded a seat on the Planning Board over Sam Stivers by a margin of 903 to 463 votes. Town Clerk Paul Berry Read the full article → from Breaking news: Boland and Mills win at the polls
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (5/14/12 – 5/20/12)
Surely you’ve heard about the accident this weekend that killed three BU students studying abroad in New Zealand. The Metrowest Daily News reports a student from Southborough was traveling in the same caravan, but was thankfully not in the van that crashed. Read the full article → from BU student from Southborough at the scene of fatal crash in New Zealand
Southborough residents will make their choice today in two hotly contested races. Read the full article → from Town elections are TODAY – Don’t forget to get to the polls
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (5/14/12 – 5/18/12)
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com. The following was authored by Bill Boland, who is running for reelection to the Board of Selectmen.] I do not usually post to blogs. I think Susan Fitzgerald and Linda Hubley do a great job keeping the town informed. Read the full article → from Letter: Bill Boland responds to fire truck criticism
Southborough’s annual town elections are on Monday. Here’s everything you need to know before you head to the polls. Read the full article → from Town elections are Monday – here’s what you need to know
Bailey, an adorable West Highland Terrier from Southborough, has his sights set on the title. No, not Westminster. Bailey is vying for the prestigious honor of being voted New England’s Baseball-Loving Pet. Read the full article → from Southborough dog vies for top honor
On Saturday, Southborough postal workers won’t just be delivering the mail, they’ll also be collecting bags of food as part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. All the food collected will go to the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Reminder: Take part in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday
[Ed note: My Southborough accepts signed letters to the editor. Letters may be emailed to mysouthborough@gmail.com.] Bill Boland is taking credit for things he did not do! At the recent Candidates Night Forum sponsored by the Southborough Public Library Trustees and in a campaign flier that he has been distributing to Southborough Town residents he Read the full article → from Letter: Rebecca Waterfall seeks to set record straight on the fire truck (UPDATED)
Leo Bartolini is running for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Learn more about his plans and qualifications in his own words. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: Leo Bartolini Jr. (Board of Selectmen)
The deadline for signing up for Southborough Youth and Family Services’ Sizzling Summer Scene camp is fast approaching. If you’re looking for a fun local summer experience for your child entering sixth through ninth grade, you’ll need to get your registration in by May 15. Read the full article → from Registration deadline for SYFS summer camp is May 15
The Cradles to Crayons clothing drive sponsored by Fay School ends on Saturday, so you have until then to drop off gently used adult and children’s clothing in a collection box on Parkerville Road by the Fay athletic fields. Read the full article → from Reminder: Saturday is the last day to donate to the Cradles to Crayons clothing drive