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
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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
Registration now open for the Recreation After-school Program (RAP)
Registration opened this week for Session 2 of the popular Recreation After-school Program (RAP). Age-appropriate programs ranging from art to sports to cooking to games are offered at each of the four Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Registration now open for the Recreation After-school Program (RAP)
High school sports this week (10/22/12 – 10/28/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (10/22/12 – 10/28/12)
The week in government (10/22/12 – 10/26/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (10/22/12 – 10/26/12)
Obituary: Pauline A. “Sister’ True, 74
Pauline A. “Sister’ (Barry) True, 74, of Southborough, died on Thursday, October 18, 2012 after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of the Reginald True who passed away in 1997. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Sheridan) Barry. Read the full article → from Obituary: Pauline A. “Sister’ True, 74
MWDN: Future of Gulbankian machine shop in limbo in Southborough
The Metrowest Daily News has an update today on the ongoing saga involving the Gulbankian family and the businesses they operate on their Mt. Vickery Road property. It’s a case many of you have been following with interest. Read the full article → from MWDN: Future of Gulbankian machine shop in limbo in Southborough
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 18 days away and counting. Read the full article → from Political round-up: The week in press releases
Troop drive organizers thank community for support
Southborough resident Lisa Braccio said when she held her first care package drive in 2005 to benefit troops overseas, she never dreamed she would still be at it 16 drives later. But she is, and she and co-organizer Debbie Depp Wilson sent along these words of thanks to those who contributed to their latest drive held this past weekend at the Senior Center. Read the full article → from Troop drive organizers thank community for support
Globe: Sex offender case rekindles debate on bans
When Southborough police acknowledged they made a mistake in allowing a registered Level 2 sex offender to live in close proximity to a preschool despite a town bylaw prohibiting it, it made news beyond the borders of our town. Today the Boston Globe takes a look a the case and the larger debate about whether residency restrictions are constitutional and whether they even work. Read the full article → from Globe: Sex offender case rekindles debate on bans
Southborough schools to host MCAS forum – Tuesday, October 23
You might remember last year there was considerable discussion about Southborough’s MCAS scores, in particular whether our numbers were up to par with comparable districts. This year, the schools hope to get out in front of the MCAS messaging. Read the full article → from Southborough schools to host MCAS forum – Tuesday, October 23
Finn holds Community Reading Day
Students at Finn school welcomed some special guests last week as part of its annual Community Reading Day. Preschool, kindergarten and first grade classes simultaneously hosted volunteer readers from a cross section of the Southborough community. Read the full article → from Finn holds Community Reading Day
What’s up with the peeling street signs?
Pay attention to street signs as you drive around town, and it won’t take you long to notice some of them are in rough shape. The signs are peeling, and in a number of cases, street names are no longer discernible. Many of you have been wondering why they haven’t been replaced. I sat down with DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan last week to find out. Read the full article → from What’s up with the peeling street signs?