A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/19 – 12/23)
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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
Algonquin championship road signs to be auctioned off on Friday
This week you have a chance to own a piece of Algonquin sports history. During the boys varsity basketball game on Friday the Algonquin Athletic Boosters will host a silent auction for five championship signs. Read the full article → from Algonquin championship road signs to be auctioned off on Friday
Cub Scouts visit Battleship Cove, spend a night aboard the USS Massachusetts
Southborough scouts – and some of their parents – got to spend the night on a battleship on a recent trip to Rhode Island’s Battleship Cove. My Southborough reaader Robert Flynn sent along this update. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts visit Battleship Cove, spend a night aboard the USS Massachusetts
Southborough sends fire crew to Worcester
Tens of thousands of firefighters and first responders are expected to attend today’s funeral of Wrocester Firefighter X who was killed while fighting a fire in the city last week. Southborough firefighters are there too, supporting their Worcester commrades on a very practical level. Read the full article → from Southborough sends fire crew to Worcester
MWDN: Southborough school board rips selectman after he questions spending
If you spend more money on schools do you necessarily ensure a higher-quality education for students? That’s the question posed by Selectman John Rooney at last night’s K-8 School Committee meeting. The question – and the data Rooney presented to back it up – was not well received by the School Committee. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough school board rips selectman after he questions spending
Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Firefighter Jon D. Davies Senior of the Worcester Fire Department. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Who has the best holiday display in Southborough?
Linda over at SouthboroughNews.com is looking for the best holiday lights in town. For the second year in a row, she’s running her Holiday Lighting Contest. Enter a photo of your done-up decorations for a chance to win some great prizes. Read the full article → from Who has the best holiday display in Southborough?
Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students
Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Red Apple Awards: The holiday gift that honors teachers and helps students
Neighbors concerned about branches on wires
A large branch hanging on the electrical wires along Main Street near Chestnut Hill Road is a power outage waiting to happen say area residents. But they say their attempts to get the branches removed have fallen on deaf ears. Read the full article → from Neighbors concerned about branches on wires
Corridor Nine scholarships available for Southborough students
The Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that a total of $12,000 is available in scholastic awards to graduating high school students. Students must be a resident of Westborough, Northborough, Southborough or Shrewsbury to apply. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine scholarships available for Southborough students