Since the town started using the system a couple years back, Reverse 911 calls have become an important communication tool for the Southborough Police Department. The police have used the system to warn us about things like home break-ins, road closures, and even a black bear on the loose. Read the full article → from Reverse 911 system now accepts cell phone and other numbers
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/23/12 – 1/27/12)
With snow in the forecast, the organization that manages Chestnut Hill Farm wants to remind residents that, should the snow come, the farm will be open for winter fun. Read the full article → from More snow is forecast for Saturday, and Chestnut Hill Farm is ready for sledding
Above: Help reunite this Christmas ornament with its owner My Southborough reader Sue was at the Transfer Station a couple of weeks ago and found a Christmas ornament lying on the ground near the tree disposal area. She picked it up and brought it home for safe-keeping and has been trying to track down its Read the full article → from Do you recognize the family in this lost Christmas ornament? (UPDATED)
The kick-off to election season began last week with the first day to take out nomination papers on January 9. Already we’ve learned that some incumbents in Southborough intend to run again, while others will give up their seats. Read the full article → from Get involved: How to run for office in Southborough
For the second time this week, residents on the south side of town woke up to no electricity. National Grid reports 71 customers lost power at around 7:45 am today. On Tuesday, 100 customers also on the south side were without power for a couple of hours in the morning. Read the full article → from Power goes out on south side for a second time this week
Earlier this week I told you about a new support group for parents of teenagers. Today I have something for those at the other end of the parenting spectrum. Beginning later this month, Southboro Medical will offer a class for those working their way through the toddler years. Read the full article → from Southboro Medical offers advanced parenting class for parents of toddlers
The Regional School Committee met last night to review preliminary budget numbers for Algonquin. Superintendent Charles Gobron told the committee that due to a loss of one-time federal funds and increasing operational costs, the school budget is projected to increase by nearly 6% next year. Read the full article → from Preliminary Algonquin budget shows 6% increase
Snuggling up with a good book is one of the great joys in life. Finn School wants to make sure it’s a pleasure some of their Worcester peers don’t miss out on. Read the full article → from Finn School collecting books and blankets through Friday
I’ve been grateful to the number of you who have visited this blog in the past few days to share your tributes and remembrances of Eric Green, the beloved Southborough 12-year-old who died suddenly and far too young last week. I hope this site in some small way has helped us come together as a community to grieve. Read the full article → from Out of tragedy rises community: A Southborough mom reflects on the death of Eric Green
The Metrowest Daily News today gives us a peek into what the upcoming town election season might hold. Candidates were able to start pulling papers last week, and many incumbents have already done so, but one has said she won’t run again. Read the full article → from School committee, selectmen: An early look at who’s running for re-election and who isn’t (Corrected)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/10/12 – 1/16/12)
A joint investigation by Southborough and Framingham police, along with state police, led to the arrest of two Southborough residents on multiple drug and weapons charges early this morning. Read the full article → from Southborough residents arrested today on drug and weapons charges (UPDATED)
Should Southborough join a growing number of Massachusetts towns that have become certified as “green” communities? That’s the question the town’s Green Technology and Recycling Committee will discuss at an information session on Thursday. Read the full article → from Reminder: Information session on green communities on Thursday