In a surprise move at last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Zoning Board of Appeals member Regina McAuliffe withdrew her application for reappointment to the board. Her withdrawal paved the way for selectmen to appoint Southborough businessman David Eagle as a new permanent member of the ZBA. Read the full article → from McAuliffe steps aside, selectmen appoint Eagle to zoning board
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Care packages sent to troops, as special thanks comes in from overseas
Earlier this week a group of Southborough residents gathered at the Senior Center to package up gifts from home to send to soldiers serving overseas, including one Southborough native far from home. Read the full article → from Care packages sent to troops, as special thanks comes in from overseas
Southborough DPW equipment to be sold at public auction on June 30
A collection of surplus equipment from Southborough’s Department of Public Works will hit the auction block later this week. DPW Superintendent Karen Galligan said the equipment, which includes several vehicles and lawn mowers, is no longer used. Read the full article → from Southborough DPW equipment to be sold at public auction on June 30
Superintendent to form committee to evaluate school building needs
The question of whether Southborough needs fours schools or whether it could get away with three has been an ongoing debate for several years now. The School Committee has looked into the issue in the past, but Superintendent Charles Gobron said at a meeting earlier this month he plans to form a new committee dedicated to evaluating Southborough’s school housing needs. Read the full article → from Superintendent to form committee to evaluate school building needs
Obituary: Eleonora F. Burke, 99
Eleonora F. Burke, 99, an attorney at law, of South Kingstown, R.I., since 1999, and formerly of Southborough, died Friday, June 22, 2012. She was the wife of the late Philip W. Burke. Read the full article → from Obituary: Eleonora F. Burke, 99
MWDN: Southborough’s Trottier School band pays tribute to Eric Green
Admittedly, I’m a bit delayed in sharing this story. But for anyone lucky enough to hear the Trottier Middle School Big Band play with jazz great Walter Beasley earlier this month (I was), no doubt the music is still reverberating in your head. It was a truly wonderful concert, and not just for the amazing music, but also for the touching tribute to Trottier seventh-grader Eric Green. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough’s Trottier School band pays tribute to Eric Green
Planning Board continues public hearing on zoning changes – TONIGHT
When the Planning Board meets tonight, it will continue its discussion of a proposed overhaul to Southborough’s zoning bylaws. Tonight the focus will be on changes to the bylaws that govern open space requirements in residential subdivisions. They’re changes not everyone agrees with. Read the full article → from Planning Board continues public hearing on zoning changes – TONIGHT
Southborough police logs (6/17/12 – 6/19/12): Juveniles made to clean up their mess
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (6/17/12 – 6/19/12): Juveniles made to clean up their mess
The week in government (6/25/12 – 6/29/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/25/12 – 6/29/12)
Young athletes from Southborough have success on the field
Yesterday I shared the story of Patrick Solomon, who will compete in the MLB’s Pitch, Hit, and Run competition at Fenway Park this weekend. There are plenty of other Southborough youngsters who, like Patrick, are doing great things on the field. Here are some of their stories. Read the full article → from Young athletes from Southborough have success on the field
Southborough Library collecting feedback from teens and ‘tweens
The Southborough Library is planning a new space just for ‘tweens and teens, and they’re looking for input. The library developed a survey to help determine everything from why young adults use the library (or don’t), to what services they’d like to see more of, to the sort of look and feel an area geared toward young adults should have. Read the full article → from Southborough Library collecting feedback from teens and ‘tweens
MWDN: Algonquin to cut two classes to stay within budget
From today’s Metrowest Daily News comes word that Algonquin will need to cut two classes in order to close a budget gap next year. Read the full article → from MWDN: Algonquin to cut two classes to stay within budget
Obituary: Nancy Arone Bassett, 60
Surrounded by family, Nancy Arone Bassett, passed away Wednesday June 20, 2012. Read the full article → from Obituary: Nancy Arone Bassett, 60
Tiny Tomahawks Preschool accepting registration for fall 2012
Did you know Algonquin offers a preschool as part of its Early Childhood Development program? They do, and the Tiny Tomahawks Preschool located at the high school is now accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 school year. Read the full article → from Tiny Tomahawks Preschool accepting registration for fall 2012