A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/13/12 – 2/17/12)
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Special Olympics basketball at Fay this weekend
For more than ten years, Fay School has played host to a Special Olympics basketball tournament, and this year is no exception. On Saturday the school will welcome athletes and volunteers for one memorable day. The Southborough community is invited to stop by and check out the action. Read the full article → from Special Olympics basketball at Fay this weekend
Obituary: Paul Weber – February 8, 2012
Paul Weber of Clinton, Connecticut died February 8, 2012, at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Guilford. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Florence, his daughter Nancy Guindon (William Lastomirsky) of Clinton, CT. and his son Paul (Catherine) of Southborough, MA. He was predeceased by his daughter Susan from Clinton, CT. He will Read the full article → from Obituary: Paul Weber – February 8, 2012
Dance fundraiser nets enough to fund two scholarships
For the Southborough Scholarship Committee, the Valentine’s Day love came early this year. Last weekend they hosted a Valentine’s Day dance and silent auction to raise money for the town’s scholarship fund. Keep reading to find out how they did, and to learn about where the money goes. Good music and fun were the themes Read the full article → from Dance fundraiser nets enough to fund two scholarships
Advisory Committee member says school committee uncooperative during budget process (UPDATED)
At the beginning of the budget season, Advisory Committee member John Butler volunteered to be the committee’s liaison to the K-8 School Committee. His goal was to help the finance committee better understand the school’s budget so it could make an informed recommendation to Town Meeting about what voters should approve. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee member says school committee uncooperative during budget process (UPDATED)
Local election season off to a slow start
It’s been a bit of a slow start to this year’s local election season. Since the process kicked off in early January, only nine residents have pulled papers to run for office. At this (admittedly still early) point in the game, there are no contested races and some positions have no interested candidates. Read the full article → from Local election season off to a slow start
Superintendent further trims K-8 school budget request
Calling it a “very modest increase,” Superintendent Charles Gobron asked the K-8 School Committee last night to approve a budget that represents a 0.68% increase over the previous year. The school committee voted to do just that, but not before some debate over the request. Read the full article → from Superintendent further trims K-8 school budget request
Obituary: Minnie J. Savoca – February 5, 2012
Minnie J. Savoca, 78 of Shrewsbury died in her home Feb 5, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born in New Brunswick, NJ and lived there for many years. She also lived with her family in Woolrich, PA and Delmar, NY before moving to Westbrook Crossing in Shrewsbury in 2005. She leaves behind three Read the full article → from Obituary: Minnie J. Savoca – February 5, 2012
Obituary: Robert M. Ercolani – January 31, 2012
Robert M. Ercolani, age 77, a lifelong Marlborough resident died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 31, 2012, while vacationing with his wife, Theresa, in Aruba. Born in Marlborough, MA on February 23, 1934, he was the son of the late Fred and Edna (Dufault) Ercolani. He was raised and educated in Marlborough and was a graduate of Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert M. Ercolani – January 31, 2012
Soutborough police log (2/3/12 – 2/6/12): Sheep, cows, and turkey running wild
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Soutborough police log (2/3/12 – 2/6/12): Sheep, cows, and turkey running wild
Selectmen adopt legislation that will give the town more control over health care costs
Selectmen late last month adopted a state law that will give them more leverage in negotiating health care costs with the unions. It’s a move that could save the town upwards of $500K, but selectmen said they don’t plan to implement any changes right away. Read the full article → from Selectmen adopt legislation that will give the town more control over health care costs
Fire department logs for the week (1/31/12 – 2/6/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/31/12 – 2/6/12)
New indoor playspace opens in Southborough
Here’s one I’ve been meaning to bring you for a while now. Last month a new indoor playspace opened up at 150 Cordaville Road in the former High Speed Video building where Metrowest Gymnastics most recently was. Read the full article → from New indoor playspace opens in Southborough
Four Algonquin wrestlers advance to state tournament
Four Algonquin wrestlers are heading to the Individual Division 1 State Tournament on Saturday. They qualified after strong showings in the division sectional tournament last weekend. Read the full article → from Four Algonquin wrestlers advance to state tournament