Victor J. Graves, 75, of Southborough and formerly of Somerville, died on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Wayland he was the son of the late Victor F. and Mary F. (Sullivan) Graves. Victor was a US Marine veteran and worked as a driver for Schuster Trucking for many Read the full article → from Obituary: Victor J. Graves – February 23, 2012
News
Car accident, downed tree to blame for weekend power outages in Southborough
I slipped out of town for a few days last week, and in doing so I missed a few notable events (sorry, it happens). Thanks to a number of faithful readers for sending in the tips. Read the full article → from Car accident, downed tree to blame for weekend power outages in Southborough
Southborough selectman says below-average MCAS growth a troubling trend
We’ve had discussions on this blog before about whether MCAS scores are an accurate way to judge the performance of our schools, but Southborough Selectman John Rooney said recently that the scores in our district suggest a troubling trend. Read the full article → from Southborough selectman says below-average MCAS growth a troubling trend
Third monkey death reported at Harvard-owned primate center
The USDA revealed in a report released this week that another monkey has died at Harvard University’s New England Primate Research Center in Southborough. That makes three primate deaths in the last 19 months for the Parmenter Road facility. Read the full article → from Third monkey death reported at Harvard-owned primate center
Algonquin post-season action: Gymnastics, basketball, hockey, and more
The playoff season is underway for Algonquin’s winter sports teams. Here’s a list of what’s coming up this week. Read the full article → from Algonquin post-season action: Gymnastics, basketball, hockey, and more
Southborough police log (2/24/12 – 2/26/12): Suspect tries to make charges ‘go away’
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (2/24/12 – 2/26/12): Suspect tries to make charges ‘go away’
Selectmen, Advisory Committee to talk school budgets on Tuesday night
At tomorrow night’s joint meeting between the Advisory Committee and Board of Selectmen, our town leaders will get their first official look at both the K-8 and Algonquin budgets. The two school budgets are by far the largest line items in the overall town budget. Earlier this month the K-8 School Committee approved a $16.99M Read the full article → from Selectmen, Advisory Committee to talk school budgets on Tuesday night
Why flags are at half staff today: Monday, February 27, 2012
Acting Governor Timothy P. Murray has ordered flags lowered to half staff today in honor of Marine Corporal Christopher Arzola. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Monday, February 27, 2012
The week in government (2/27/12 – 3/2/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/27/12 – 3/2/12)
MWDN: Southborough’s revised zoning bylaws not ready
For the past several years a group of volunteers has been working on an overhaul of Southborough’s zoning bylaws. The goal was to have it ready for voters to consider at Town Meeting in April, but the committee has decided to hold off on the vote. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough’s revised zoning bylaws not ready
MWDN: Southborough selectmen ask whether clerical staff could be shared
Selectmen were back at the task of reviewing annual budgets last night, and the question of how to make the most efficient use of Town House clerical staff apparently took center stage. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen ask whether clerical staff could be shared
Fire department log for the week (2/14/12 – 2/20/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department log for the week (2/14/12 – 2/20/12)
News round-up: From the halls of Algonquin
Northborough has two online news sources – The Daily Northborough and Northborough Patch – that each do a great job of covering all things Algonquin. Here’s a round-up of some of the stories coming out of the Reg. Read the full article → from News round-up: From the halls of Algonquin
The week in high school sports (2/20/12 – 2/26/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (2/20/12 – 2/26/12)