The field of candidates vying for fire chief in Southborough was cut in half this week when one of the two finalists for the position dropped out. Read the full article → from One of the two candidates for fire chief has dropped out of the running
News
Southborough Library seeks part-time circulation clerk
This is a 10 hour/week position. Primary responsibility is front desk coverage: providing materials to the general public and assisting with library programs and services. Position reports to the Library Director. Read the full article → from Southborough Library seeks part-time circulation clerk
Southborough police log (12/16/11 – 12/18/11): Burglar alarms and temper tantrums
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (12/16/11 – 12/18/11): Burglar alarms and temper tantrums
Obituary: Ethel (Nelson) Armstrong – December 19, 2011
Ethel (Nelson) Armstrong 94, of Southborough died on Monday, December 19, 2011 at her home. She was the wife of the late Hamilton Armstrong, who passed away in 1988. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ethel (Nelson) Armstrong – December 19, 2011
Obituary: Doris R. Cyr – December 9, 2011
Doris R. Cyr, 81, of Punta Gorda, Fla. passed away Dec. 9, 2011. She was born March 13, 1930 in Leavenworth, Kan. and moved to in 1990 from Portland. Mrs. Cyr retired from Unum Insurance Company in Portland and was an avid bowler. Read the full article → from Obituary: Doris R. Cyr – December 9, 2011
Obituary: Chun Don Wong – December 17, 2011
WONG Chun Don, 79, of Boston, passed away on December 17, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Chun Don Wong – December 17, 2011
The week in high school sports (12/19 – 12/25)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (12/19 – 12/25)
K-8 school committee approves new union contract for secretaries
At their meeting on Wednesday, the K-8 School Committee unanimously ratified a new 3-year contract for secretaries and support professionals after several months of negotiation. The details of the contract are similar to those approved by other school unions earlier this year. Read the full article → from K-8 school committee approves new union contract for secretaries
Winter parking rules now in effect
If you don’t count the freak storm in October, it’s been a snow-free season so far. Snow or no snow, the annual winter parking ban went into effect at the beginning of the month. Read the full article → from Winter parking rules now in effect
The week in government (12/19 – 12/23)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/19 – 12/23)
Shop local: Southborough-themed gifts
It’s the last full weekend before Christmas, and my guess is many of you are still working on your holiday gift list. But if you’re anything like me, you’ll go to great lengths to avoid the mall. Fortunately, with so many wonderful gift-giving options in our own backyard, that’s not hard to do. Need ideas? Just take a look at the My Southborough Shop Local Guide. Read the full article → from Shop local: Southborough-themed gifts
Gobron: Reducing budget by 1% would result in loss of up to 11 teachers
At the request of town officials, Superintendent Charles Gobron this week outlined how a 1% budget cut would impact Southborough schools. In a presentation to the K-8 School Committee, Gobron said the reduction could mean the loss of as many as 11 teaching positions. Read the full article → from Gobron: Reducing budget by 1% would result in loss of up to 11 teachers
National Grid responds to question about clearing wires – UPDATED
Reader Jim said he called National Grid’s main number and used their phone system’s spell-by-name feature to reach Marcy Reed, president of National Grid in Massachusetts. “I left a polite message on her voice mail advising her of the unresponsiveness of National Grid as shown on this blog, and asked her to view the blog and get this dangerous situation resolved,” he wrote in a comment on Wednesday. Read the full article → from National Grid responds to question about clearing wires – UPDATED
Start your year off healthy with Rotary’s Winning Wellness Challenge
The holidays are a season of indulgence for many (who me?), but we all know New Year’s and its resolutions are just around the corner. If one of your resolutions for 2012 will be to improve your health and fitness, the Rotary Clubs of Southborough and Northborough have just the program for you. Read the full article → from Start your year off healthy with Rotary’s Winning Wellness Challenge