The two candidates for selectmen will be at the Southborough Library tonight to answer questions from voters and share their viewpoints on town issues at the library’s annual Candidates Night. Read the full article → from Reminder: Candidates Night at the library TONIGHT
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Town, developer try to reach agreement on Woodland Meadows 40B
A state-appointed mediator has asked the town to revisit its decision on a 40B housing unit off Oak Hill Road. Read the full article → from Town, developer try to reach agreement on Woodland Meadows 40B
MWDN: Northborough wants judge to act on school lawsuit
By now most of you probably know that Northborough is suing Southborough – along with the regional school district – over how to assess costs associated with the Algonquin renovation. The Metrowest Daily News reports today that Northborough will soon ask to judge to make a summary judgement in the case. Read the full article → from MWDN: Northborough wants judge to act on school lawsuit
What the fire department has been up to (4/19 – 4/25)
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (4/19 – 4/25)
St. Mark’s accepting applications for recreation grants
Each year St. Mark’s awards several thousand dollars in Choate Fund grants to sponsor recreation programs in Southborough. This year they’ll be dolling out $3500. The deadline for applying for a grant is May 6. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s accepting applications for recreation grants
Finalist withdraws from assistant school superintendent search
TheDailyNorthborough.com reports William Collins, the sole finalist in the district’s search for an assistant superintendent, withdrew his name for consideration one day after doing a site visit at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Finalist withdraws from assistant school superintendent search
Senator Eldridge to host community budget hearings this week
State Senator Jamie Eldridge, who represents all of Southborough, will host two Community Budget Hearings this week to give constituents an opportunity to learn more about the state budget process and voice their thoughts and concerns. Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge to host community budget hearings this week
Candidates night at the Library on Thursday
It’s election season in Southborough, and you’ve no doubt noticed political signs popping up on front lawns around town. On Thursday you have a chance to meet some of the candidates at the Southborough Library’s annual Candidates Night. Read the full article → from Candidates night at the Library on Thursday
The week in sports (4/25 – 5/1)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports (4/25 – 5/1)
The week in government (4/25 – 4/29)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (4/25 – 4/29)
Welcome sponsor: Integrated Insurance Solutions
Please join me in welcoming the latest My Southborough sponsor, Integrated Insurance Solutions. Read the full article → from Welcome sponsor: Integrated Insurance Solutions
Trottier musicians bring home the medals
Earlier this week I told you about ensembles from Algonquin who have been acquiring accolades this month. Today it’s Trottier’s turn. Read the full article → from Trottier musicians bring home the medals
Planning Board to hear presentation on regional development
The Southborough Planning Board invites residents to attend their meeting on Monday to hear a presentation by Bruce Leish of the Metrowest Regional Collaborative on the 495/Metrowest Development Compact project. Read the full article → from Planning Board to hear presentation on regional development
Crime in Southborough: Domestic complaints down, burglaries and larcenies up
The Metrowest Daily News ran a story yesterday comparing crime rates in Southborough last year to the previous year. While the overall crime rate in Southborough notched down about 9% — driven in large part by a significant reduction in domestic complaints from 2009 to 2010 — the town saw a notable increase in burglary and theft last year. Read the full article → from Crime in Southborough: Domestic complaints down, burglaries and larcenies up