A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/6/12 – 2/10/12)
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Algonquin field hockey team honored for district championship
During a halftime celebration at the Algonquin/St. John’s basketball game on Tuesday, the Algonquin girls field hockey team was honored for its winning season. The team captured the Central District 1 championship title last fall. It was their second championship win in as many years. Read the full article → from Algonquin field hockey team honored for district championship
Fit Studio28 introduces classes for teens
Southborough residents Cindy Evangelous and Leah Ammon, owners of Fit Studio28 in Westborough, recently announced that they’re adding teen fitness classes to their lineup. The classes are intended for kids ages 9 through 14. Read the full article → from Fit Studio28 introduces classes for teens
A roundup of Southborough retail and restaurant happenings
Southborough shops and eateries have been making some changes lately – both in town and out. Here’s the latest. Read the full article → from A roundup of Southborough retail and restaurant happenings
Want to vote in the presidential primary? Make sure you’re registered by February 15
Massachusetts will hold its presidential primary election on March 6. If you want to cast your ballot, and you’re not already registered to vote, you’ll need to do so no later than Wednesday, February 15. Read the full article → from Want to vote in the presidential primary? Make sure you’re registered by February 15
Cumberland Farms on Route 9 to get an upgrade
The Cumberland Farms on Route 9 west just before the interchange with Route 495 will be getting a new look. Cumberland Farms president, and Southborough resident, Ari Haseotes told the Zoning Board of Appeals last month he plans to raze the current structure and build a new one in its place. Read the full article → from Cumberland Farms on Route 9 to get an upgrade
Selectmen to interview additional candidates for fire chief
Two new candidates will be considered for the position of Southborough Fire Chief, the screening committee announced today, and both are current members of the Southborough Fire Department. Captain Joseph Mauro and Lieutenant Christian Dano will be interviewed for the position by the Board of Selectmen at a meeting later this month. Read the full article → from Selectmen to interview additional candidates for fire chief
Southborough public safety chiefs warn against proposed budget cuts
Southborough’s public safety chiefs went before the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee last night to make the case for a level-service budget for next year. Both Interim Fire Chief Michael Dunne and Police Chief Jane Moran said proposed cuts would harm their already understaffed departments. Read the full article → from Southborough public safety chiefs warn against proposed budget cuts
Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, February 1
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of former Boston mayor Kevin White. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, February 1
Fire department logs for the week (1/24/12 – 1/30/12)
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/24/12 – 1/30/12)
Residents say town manager legislation goes too far
There were no fireworks at last night’s well-attended public meeting to discuss the pros and cons of moving to a town manager form of government – just plenty of thoughtful discussion. I was impressed all around. Read the full article → from Residents say town manager legislation goes too far
Southborough police log (1/28/12 – 1/29/12): Rabid raccoons and lost lambs
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (1/28/12 – 1/29/12): Rabid raccoons and lost lambs
Southborough firefighters help battle Framingham blaze
Southborough firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire in Framingham last night that heavily damaged a vacant multi-family home, reports the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Southborough firefighters help battle Framingham blaze
Dick Curran: Memories of my neighbor
The Spa has been called The Spa for about as long as anyone around here can remember. But growing up, my family didn’t call it that. We called it Dick’s. Read the full article → from Dick Curran: Memories of my neighbor