The schools took center stage at a marathon 4-hour Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee meeting last night. During a discussion of the K-8 school budget, Superintendent Charles Gobron defended the district’s performance in the face of recent concerns about MCAS scores. Read the full article → from Gobron defends school performance
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Snow is on the way, but how much will we get?
It looks like the first real snow event of the winter is headed our way – finally! – but it remains to be seen how much of the white stuff we’ll get. Read the full article → from Snow is on the way, but how much will we get?
Harvard suspends new experiments after fourth monkey dies in Southborough
Yesterday I told you the USDA would be taking a hard look at the Harvard-owned New England Primate Research Center after a monkey died under questionable circumstances in December – the third primate death in 19 months. Today comes word that a fourth monkey died on Sunday, on the very day the USDA released their report. Read the full article → from Harvard suspends new experiments after fourth monkey dies in Southborough
Fire department logs for the week (2/23/12 – 2/27/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (2/23/12 – 2/27/12)
Obituary: John Edward Bullock – February 23, 2012
Dr. John Edward Bullock, D.D.S., 68, died unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. He was born in Baltimore, Md., the son of the late Lawrence Bullock and Doris (Carr) Bullock. Dr. Bullock is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Susan J. (Duckworth) Bullock of Framingham. He was the devoted and loving father of Christopher Read the full article → from Obituary: John Edward Bullock – February 23, 2012
Obituary: Mary L. Stadig – February 27, 2012
Mary L. (Hartnett) Stadig, 90, of Southborough and formerly of Ashland, died at home surrounded by her family on Monday morning, February 27, 2012. She was the wife of the late Ralph Stadig, who passed away in 1974. Mary was a nurse and worked at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston for many years until Read the full article → from Obituary: Mary L. Stadig – February 27, 2012
Obituary: Victor J. Graves – February 23, 2012
Victor J. Graves, 75, of Southborough and formerly of Somerville, died on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Wayland he was the son of the late Victor F. and Mary F. (Sullivan) Graves. Victor was a US Marine veteran and worked as a driver for Schuster Trucking for many Read the full article → from Obituary: Victor J. Graves – February 23, 2012
Car accident, downed tree to blame for weekend power outages in Southborough
I slipped out of town for a few days last week, and in doing so I missed a few notable events (sorry, it happens). Thanks to a number of faithful readers for sending in the tips. Read the full article → from Car accident, downed tree to blame for weekend power outages in Southborough
Southborough selectman says below-average MCAS growth a troubling trend
We’ve had discussions on this blog before about whether MCAS scores are an accurate way to judge the performance of our schools, but Southborough Selectman John Rooney said recently that the scores in our district suggest a troubling trend. Read the full article → from Southborough selectman says below-average MCAS growth a troubling trend
Third monkey death reported at Harvard-owned primate center
The USDA revealed in a report released this week that another monkey has died at Harvard University’s New England Primate Research Center in Southborough. That makes three primate deaths in the last 19 months for the Parmenter Road facility. Read the full article → from Third monkey death reported at Harvard-owned primate center
Algonquin post-season action: Gymnastics, basketball, hockey, and more
The playoff season is underway for Algonquin’s winter sports teams. Here’s a list of what’s coming up this week. Read the full article → from Algonquin post-season action: Gymnastics, basketball, hockey, and more
Southborough police log (2/24/12 – 2/26/12): Suspect tries to make charges ‘go away’
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (2/24/12 – 2/26/12): Suspect tries to make charges ‘go away’
Selectmen, Advisory Committee to talk school budgets on Tuesday night
At tomorrow night’s joint meeting between the Advisory Committee and Board of Selectmen, our town leaders will get their first official look at both the K-8 and Algonquin budgets. The two school budgets are by far the largest line items in the overall town budget. Earlier this month the K-8 School Committee approved a $16.99M Read the full article → from Selectmen, Advisory Committee to talk school budgets on Tuesday night
Why flags are at half staff today: Monday, February 27, 2012
Acting Governor Timothy P. Murray has ordered flags lowered to half staff today in honor of Marine Corporal Christopher Arzola. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Monday, February 27, 2012