Selectmen this week started hashing out a new job description for Southborough’s Town Administrator. Current Town Administrator Jean Kitchen will retire next month, and selectmen hope to strengthen the role of her successor by delegating as many of their day-to-day responsibilities as town bylaws will allow. Read the full article → from MWDN: Board discusses job duties for Southborough town administrator
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Southborough police log (4/30/12 – 5/2/12): Harassment complaints and an out-of-control patient
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (4/30/12 – 5/2/12): Harassment complaints and an out-of-control patient
Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, May 4, 2012
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of SFC Donald Reis of Fall River who died of cancer earlier this week. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, May 4, 2012
Community garden almost ready for planting, plots still available
he planting season is approaching, and volunteers are busy getting the town’s community garden ready to go. The field, located in a corner of the Breakneck Hill Conservation Land, was plowed last weekend and the plots will be laid out on Saturday. Read the full article → from Community garden almost ready for planting, plots still available
Candidates talk communication, town manager legislation, more at Candidates’ Night
It was a pretty mellow evening at the Southborough Library as candidates for town elections last night introduced themselves to voters at the annual Candidates’ Night. No big drama, no real snark, just candidates asking for a vote. Read the full article → from Candidates talk communication, town manager legislation, more at Candidates’ Night
Southborough Rotary to host visitors from India
This weekend members of Southborough Rotary will introduce a team of fellow Rotarians from India to the charms of Southborough as part of an exchange program. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary to host visitors from India
Southborough postal carriers hope to help ‘Stamp Out Hunger’
On Saturday, May 12, Southborough postal carriers will join their peers across the country in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Items collected in Southborough as part of the 20th Annual Stamp Out Hunger event will go directly to the United Parishes of Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Southborough postal carriers hope to help ‘Stamp Out Hunger’
Cradles to Crayons clothing drive running now through May 12
Fay School is hosting a clothing drive for Brighton-based Cradles to Crayons. All Southborough residents are invited to drop off gently used adult and children’s clothing in a collection box on Parkerville Road by the Fay athletic fields. Read the full article → from Cradles to Crayons clothing drive running now through May 12
Fire department logs for the week (4/24/12 – 4/30/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (4/24/12 – 4/30/12)
Meet the candidate: Gerald Capra (K-8 School Committee)
Gerald Capra is running for a seat on the K-8 School Committee. Learn more about his plans and qualifications in his own words. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: Gerald Capra (K-8 School Committee)
MWDN: Northborough, Southborough give superintendent top marks
Superintendent Charles Gobron got is annual performance evaluation at a joint school committee meeting last month, and the Metrowest Daily News reports the feedback was all positive. Read the full article → from MWDN: Northborough, Southborough give superintendent top marks
Reminder: Candidate’s Night at the library on Wednesday
On Wednesday, May 2, the Southborough Library will host its annual Candidates’ Night. The event is a chance for you to hear from the candidates directly. You also have the opportunity to ask questions. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidate’s Night at the library on Wednesday
Southborough police log (4/27/12 – 4/29/12): Reservoir dumping and cell phone thefts
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (4/27/12 – 4/29/12): Reservoir dumping and cell phone thefts
High school sports this week (4/30/12 – 5/6/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (4/30/12 – 5/6/12)