The Department of Education released the state’s MCAS scores for 2012 yesterday. You’ll all be happy to hear Algonquin performed phenomenally well. In the 10th grade MCAS, Algonquin had the most students pass of any school to take the exam. Of the 375 students who took the English test and the 376 who took the math test, not a single one failed. Read the full article → from MCAS scores are out: Here’s how Southborough schools did
In what marks the tenth home break in since August, a home on Liberty Drive was burglarized yesterday. The Metrowest Daily News reports the burglars went to unusual lengths to make their way inside. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough police say burglars used ladder to enter home
State Representative Carolyn Dykema will hold office hours at Mauro’s Cafe (2 Main Street) on Friday, and she invites Southborough residents to stop by. It’s your chance to meet Dykema and discuss anything that might be on your mind. Dykema will be at Mauro’s from 8:00 to 9:00 am. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Friday
The Southborough schools announced recently they’re looking for substitute teachers and cafeteria workers for the current school year. Both are opportunities to work with kids and help out the schools. Read the full article → from Substitute teachers and cafeteria workers needed in Southborough
Dennis D. Sullivan, 59, life long resident of Southborough died on Monday, September 17, 2012 while stricken ill at work. Read the full article → from Obituary: Dennis D. Sullivan, 59
There wasn’t much to cheer about at Saturday’s Algonquin football home opener, from the mosquitoes that forced the game to be rescheduled from Friday night to Saturday afternoon, to a final score of 35-0 that did not end up in Algonquin’s favor. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Algonquin football home opener
Above: Pipes extend from a culvert on Wood Street that is partially blocked by a beaver dam Beavers are nothing if not persistent. Last year a family of the critters built a dam inside a culvert under Wood Street. The town trapped the beavers and broke up the dam, but a new family has moved Read the full article → from The beavers are back, but not for long
There have been a number of Southborough-related stories in the local media of late, more than I’ve been able to keep up with. So, in an attempt to get us all up-to-speed, here is a collection of stories from the past couple of weeks you may have missed. Read the full article → from Roundup: Southborough stories in the media
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports for the week (9/17/12 – 9/23/12)
Last spring the Northborough-Southborough schools embarked on a project to develop a new strategic plan to guide the district over the next decade or so. Now they’re looking for your feedback as parents, taxpayers, and members of the community on what that vision should be. Read the full article → from Reminder: Residents invited to strategic planning focus group on Tuesday at Trottier
Lawmakers, along with state and local officials, visited Chestnut Hill Farm in Southborough on Monday as part of a tour of farms in the 8th Middlesex District to discuss agricultural issues. On hand were Rep. Carolyn Dykema and Senator Jamie Eldridge, among others. Read the full article → from Local lawmakers tour Southborough’s Chestnut Hill Farm
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (9/17/12 – 9/21/12)
The battle against mosquitoes continues in Southborough tonight as many of the town’s schools, athletic fields and playgrounds are scheduled to be sprayed with insecticide in an effort to reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases including EEE and West Nile. Read the full article → from Southborough schools, athletic fields, and playgrounds to be sprayed for mosquitoes tonight
We’ve talked about a wide range of topics here on My Southborough, but I don’t believe dog poop has ever been among them. That all changes today. Read the full article → from Board of Health: Dog poop doesn’t belong in a storm drain