The oft-stated goal of last night’s meeting between the Advisory Committee and K-8 School Committee was “to find a way to move forward” after a very public breakdown in communication between the two groups. Whether they did that remains to be seen. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee, School Committee fail to see eye-to-eye
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Southborough preschoolers deliver special valentines
As the mother of a preschooler, I know Valentine’s Day is an important holiday for the pre-K set (and likely beyond), and it’s always nice to see the kids spreading the cheer beyond the confines of their own classroom. Read the full article → from Southborough preschoolers deliver special valentines
Southborough police log (2/10/12 – 2/14/12): House parties and TP’d trees
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (2/10/12 – 2/14/12): House parties and TP’d trees
MWDN: Southborough selectmen support library budget hike
I attended the Board of Selectmen meeting last night from the comfort of my couch which meant I could hear most, but not all, of the compelling discussion about the library’s budget (remember those mics, folks!). Given that, I’ll let Brad from the Metrowest Daily News do the heavy lifting in recaping the discussion. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen support library budget hike
Fire chief candidates to be interviewed on Thursday
With Southborough’s months-long search for a new fire chief hopefully nearing its conclusion, three candidates will be interviewed by the Board of Selectmen tomorrow night. It is not known whether the board will vote on an appointment at tomorrow’s meeting or at a future date. Read the full article → from Fire chief candidates to be interviewed on Thursday
Fire department logs for the week (2/7/12 – 2/13/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (2/7/12 – 2/13/12)
Obituary: Rachel (Janus) Panzeri – February 12, 2012
Rachel (Janus) Panzeri, of Newton, February 12, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Panzeri. Devoted mother of Allen and his wife Paulette of Ontario, Canada, Judith Panzeri-Hill and her husband Charles of Southboro, Debra Duffy and her husband Thomas of Wilmington. Dear sister of George Janus of Canada and the late Betty Janus, Mary Read the full article → from Obituary: Rachel (Janus) Panzeri – February 12, 2012
Reminder: Wednesday is last day to register to vote before primary
Massachusetts will hold its presidential primary election on March 6. If you want to cast your ballot, and you’re not already registered to vote, you’ll need to do so no later than Wednesday, February 15. Read the full article → from Reminder: Wednesday is last day to register to vote before primary
Advisory Committee, School Committee to discuss budget communication woes
A week after an Advisory Committee member publicly called out the K-8 School Committee for refusing to engage in debate over the school budget, the two committees will meet on Wednesday to hash out their differences. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee, School Committee to discuss budget communication woes
Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Thursday
State Representative Carolyn Dykema will hold office hours at the Southborough Library on Thursday, and she invites Southborough residents to stop by. It’s your chance to meet Dykema and discuss anything that might be on your mind. Dykema will be at the library from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Read the full article → from Rep. Dykema to hold office hours in Southborough on Thursday
Obituary: Thomas Joseph Potenza – February 11, 2012
Thomas Joseph Potenza, age 74, of Northbridge, formerly of Framingham, died, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at his home in Northbridge surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 50 years to Patricia (Annesi) Potenza of Northbridge. Born in Franklin, NH, he was the son of the late Bennie and Marie (St. Pierre) Potenza. Mr. Read the full article → from Obituary: Thomas Joseph Potenza – February 11, 2012
High school sports this week (2/13/12 – 2/19/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (2/13/12 – 2/19/12)
Residents donate nearly 700 pounds of food to the Southborough Food Pantry
The Southborough Food Pantry has received a couple of much-needed donations recently. Earlier this month St. Matthew’s Youth Group collected 331 pounds of food and raised more than $1,000 at their second annual Souper Bowl Sunday (at least something good happened that day). Read the full article → from Residents donate nearly 700 pounds of food to the Southborough Food Pantry
Southborough and area crime news
Here are a couple of stories you might have missed in the papers recently. One involves a Southborough resident, the other is about an employee at Westboro Tennis & Swim, a club many Southborough residents belong to. Read the full article → from Southborough and area crime news