Each year the K-8 school committee defines a set of priorities to help guide them as they put together a budget for the upcoming year. At a meeting last night, the school committee said their top priorities for this budget season are to focus on personnel and improve the student-teacher ratio. Read the full article → from School committee sets priorities for upcoming budget debate
News
Postseason update: Algonquin volleyball wins quarterfinal match; girls soccer plays tonight
The good news for Algonquin sports continues this postseason, with a win by the girls volleyball team yesterday in the District 1 Central-West quarterfinals. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin volleyball wins quarterfinal match; girls soccer plays tonight
Fire department logs for the week (11/1 – 11/7)
What the fire department has been up tp Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (11/1 – 11/7)
Boys youth lacrosse holds information night on Wednesday, November 9
Want to learn more about youth lacrosse? The Northborough-Southborough Youth Lacrosse Association is holding an information night for new players tomorrow at the Northborough Library. Read the full article → from Boys youth lacrosse holds information night on Wednesday, November 9
Not to worry, Southborough, it’s only a test
If you’re watching television tomorrow at 2:00 pm, or if you’re listening to the radio, prepare to be interrupted as FEMA conducts the first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. Read the full article → from Not to worry, Southborough, it’s only a test
Proposed congressional map would mean changes for Southborough
Lawmakers released a sweeping redistricting plan yesterday that reduces the number of congressional districts in Massachusetts from ten down to nine. It’s a plan that would move Southborough to a new district with a new representative to the US Congress. Read the full article → from Proposed congressional map would mean changes for Southborough
Postseason update: Algonquin field hockey headed to the district finals; soccer teams also adavance
For the second year in a row, the Algonquin girls field hockey team is going to the district finals, after beating Groton-Dunstable in the semi-finals yesterday by a score of 3-0. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin field hockey headed to the district finals; soccer teams also adavance
With an eye toward busy families, Pilgrim Church adds Wednesday service
Recognizing that families are busier than ever these days, Pilgrim Church has decided to offer a church service on Wednesday evenings. The hope is that families with full schedules on the weekends will be able to attend a service during the week. Read the full article → from With an eye toward busy families, Pilgrim Church adds Wednesday service
Do you recognize this cat? – UPDATED
My Southborough reader Sue found a sweet stray cat at her home on Hillside Avenue this weekend, and she’s trying to track down its owner. Read the full article → from Do you recognize this cat? – UPDATED
Obit: Barbara E. Welch – November 6, 2011
WELCH, Barbara E. (Willis) Of South Yarmouth, formerly of Newton, on Nov. 6 at the age of 84 years. Read the full article → from Obit: Barbara E. Welch – November 6, 2011
Southborough police log (11/02 – 11/06): Hanging out on the railroad tracks and neighborhood disputes
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (11/02 – 11/06): Hanging out on the railroad tracks and neighborhood disputes
Scouts collect nearly 10,000 pounds of food this weekend
Southborough Scouts collected nearly 10,000 pounds of food for the Southborough Food Pantry this weekend. Food pantry volunteer Marge Coldwell sent along these words of thanks to all who participated. Read the full article → from Scouts collect nearly 10,000 pounds of food this weekend
Postseason update: Field hockey, volleyball win; soccer on tap for today
The Algonquin postseason started off on the right foot with wins this weekend by the girls field hockey and girls volleyball team. The girls and boys soccer team will have their first postseason games later today. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Field hockey, volleyball win; soccer on tap for today
The week in government (11/7 – 11/11)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (11/7 – 11/11)