The state attorney general’s office has a second time declined to investigate Open Meeting Law allegations made by a resident against the town. While they decided not to investigate, they did express some concern. Read the full article → from MWDN: State won’t investigate Open Meeting Law allegations in Southborough
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Postseason update: Algonquin girls lacrosse headed to district finals
The Algonquin girls lacrosse team pulled off a resounding win against Groton-Dunstable in the Central Division semifinals yesterday, qualifying them for the finals on Saturday. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin girls lacrosse headed to district finals
Zoning board the center of criticism at selectmen meeting
Southborough’s Zoning Board of Appeals has been the focus of some criticism in the past year. The complaints came to a head last night as the Board of Selectmen considered the reappointment of ZBA Chairman Sam Stivers to another 5-year term. Read the full article → from Zoning board the center of criticism at selectmen meeting
Fire department logs for the week (5/31 – 6/6)
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (5/31 – 6/6)
More bear sightings in Southborough
After a few days of laying low, our resident black bear has made another appearance tonight, this time on the south side of town. Read the full article → from More bear sightings in Southborough
Postseason update: Algonquin girls and boys tennis both advance
The Algonquin girls and boys tennis teams both won their quarterfinal matches yesterday to advance to their respective Central Division 1 semi-final rounds. Both play again on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin girls and boys tennis both advance
First lieutenant appointed to Southborough police force
While commending both candidates in the running for a promotion to Southborough’s first-ever position of police lieutenant, the Board of Selectmen last night unanimously threw their support behind former Sergeant Sean James. Read the full article → from First lieutenant appointed to Southborough police force
Donate supplies for tornado victims at the Southborough Fire Department through Thursday
Members of the Southborough Fire Department headed to Springfield after the devastating tornadoes last week to help the disaster response. Now they’re helping in another way. Read the full article → from Donate supplies for tornado victims at the Southborough Fire Department through Thursday
MWDN: Men charged with stealing scrap metal in Southborough
Apparently stealing scrap metal in Southborough doesn’t pay. For the second time in as many months, Southborough police nabbed would-be metal thieves, this time at the old Capasso Farms on Framingham Road. Read the full article → from MWDN: Men charged with stealing scrap metal in Southborough
Selectmen choose James, DeLuca, and Widdis for police promotions
The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night unanimously chose Sean James to be Southborough’s first-ever police lieutenant. Read the full article → from Selectmen choose James, DeLuca, and Widdis for police promotions
Graduation wrap-up: Funny signs, silly string, and albino alligators
The class of 2011 is marching into the real world. On Sunday, Algonquin graduated 355 seniors in front of a packed crowd in the school’s gymnasium. On Friday, Assabet handed out diplomas to 210 grads, including four from Southborough. Read the full article → from Graduation wrap-up: Funny signs, silly string, and albino alligators
Selectmen to decide on police promotions tonight
In what they have said will be a “difficult decision,” the Board of Selectmen will vote to promote three members of the Southborough Police Department tonight. The promotions come after a round of interviews last week. Read the full article → from Selectmen to decide on police promotions tonight
Postseason update: Algonquin boys and girls lacrosse, boys tennis advance
It was a mostly winning weekend for Algonquin sports. The boys and girls lacrosse teams, along with boys tennis, all won their postseason matches. Sadly, for the girls softball team it was the end of the road. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin boys and girls lacrosse, boys tennis advance
No more reports of black bear in Southborough
No telling if the black bear spotted on Saturday enjoyed his stay in Southborough or not, but he has apparently moved on. The Southborough Police Department says they have not had any reports of bear sightings since Saturday. Read the full article → from No more reports of black bear in Southborough