Would you vote for a Proposition 2-1/2 override? What is your biggest concern when considering options for trash and recycling? Would you attend Town Meeting if it was moved to a different day? Would you recommend living in Southborough to others? Now is your chance to voice your opinions on these questions and more through the town-wide citizen survey sent out late last month. Read the full article → from Reminder: The deadline to submit your resident survey is FRIDAY
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Postseason update: Algonquin girls soccer falls in semis, field hockey in finals tonight
For the second year in a row, the Algonquin girls soccer team’s season has been ended by Shrewsbury. Algonquin fell in yesterday’s Central Division 1 semifinal match by a score of 2-0. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin girls soccer falls in semis, field hockey in finals tonight
Obit: Charles J. “Chic” Christina – November 8, 2011
Charles J. “Chic” Christina, 84, beloved husband of Linda (Sorensen) Christina, of Plateau Road, Westerly, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011. Read the full article → from Obit: Charles J. “Chic” Christina – November 8, 2011
Girls lacrosse league expands to include younger players – registration opens tomorrow
New players can sign up for the spring girls lacrosse season starting tomorrow. The Northborough-Southborough Girls Lacrosse (NSGL) league is open to girls in both towns in grades 3 through 8. New this year, the league is expanding to include players in first and second grades, as well. Read the full article → from Girls lacrosse league expands to include younger players – registration opens tomorrow
School committee sets priorities for upcoming budget debate
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
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