The subject of teacher evaluations has come up on the blog before, in conversations about overall school performance, teacher contracts, and the like. Recently the state rolled out a new evaluation system for teachers that school districts across the Commonwealth will be required to adopt. Read the full article → from MWDN: Northborough, Southborough discuss new teacher evaluation method
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Southborough police logs (6/22/12 – 6/28/12): Residents find ‘very large’ snake
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (6/22/12 – 6/28/12): Residents find ‘very large’ snake
The week in government (7/2/12 – 7/6/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (7/2/12 – 7/6/12)
Southborough Junior Police Academy seeking new cadets
It’s a week of drills and challenges, from physical fitness to public speaking. Orders are barked, rules are meant to be followed, and lessons are learned. At the end, members of the Southborough Police Department hope it’s a week that changes some lives. Read the full article → from Southborough Junior Police Academy seeking new cadets
Selectmen pass on plan to bury utility wires along Main Street
Many of you may remember there’s a project in the works to upgrade Main Street, one that will include repaving the road and widening it at some points. While selectmen approved the project design in 2010, still outstanding was the question of whether utility lines along Main Street should be buried underground while the reconstruction work was taking place. Read the full article → from Selectmen pass on plan to bury utility wires along Main Street
Last day for Town Administrator Jean Kitchen
Today is the last day for Southborough Town Administrator Jean Kitchen, who is retiring after six years on the job. At her final Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday night, selectmen thanked her for her service. Read the full article → from Last day for Town Administrator Jean Kitchen
Obituary: Mabel M. (Trioli) Pugni, 103
Mabel M. (Trioli) Pugni, 103, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 , at Countryside Nursing Home, in Framingham. She was the wife of the late Joseph Pugni, who died in 1973. Read the full article → from Obituary: Mabel M. (Trioli) Pugni, 103
Former Southborough resident to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ on Friday
One former resident’s Southborough education will be put to the test this week. Southborough native Matt Samberg will compete on “Jeopardy!” on Friday night. Read the full article → from Former Southborough resident to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ on Friday
New fees and policies at the Transfer Station
The Board of Selectmen earlier this week signed off on a new set of rules and regulations for the Transfer Station. They left the price of a sticker alone at $175, but approved a number of other changes recommended by Department of Public Works Superintendent Karen Galligan. Here’s a rundown of what’s new. Read the full article → from New fees and policies at the Transfer Station
Obituary: Maureen (Gormley) Haley, 77
Maureen (Gormley) Haley, 77, of Marlborough, died on Tuesday June 26, 2012 at her home. Born in Framingham, daughter of the late Joseph and Clotilda (Michaud) Gormley, she was the wife of the late Robert J. Haley, who died in December of 1991. Maureen was a graduate of Framingham High School Class of 1959 and Read the full article → from Obituary: Maureen (Gormley) Haley, 77
Southborough author Ann Port releases her third novel
In her recently-published third novel, Southborough author Ann Port takes a turn at historical fiction. A Fair Exchange is a novel and mystery set in Munich and Dachau during World War II. Read the full article → from Southborough author Ann Port releases her third novel
K-8 School Committee elects new officers
As is their tradition at the first meeting after town elections in May, the K-8 School Committee earlier this month elected new officers for the upcoming year. Read the full article → from K-8 School Committee elects new officers
Voluntary odd/even water ban now in effect
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously last night to impose a voluntary odd/even water restriction starting immediately and running through September 22. Under the ban, outside water use is restricted based on your house number, so odd-numbered houses use water on odd-numbered days, and even-numbered houses use water on even-numbered days. Read the full article → from Voluntary odd/even water ban now in effect
No increase in sticker fee, but changes for the Transfer Station could be on the way
An increase in the cost of a Transfer Station sticker has been an annual event for several years now. Last night Selectmen decided to hold the fee at its current rate of $175, but there was little consensus on the board about how the Transfer Station should operate and be funded in the future. Read the full article → from No increase in sticker fee, but changes for the Transfer Station could be on the way