A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
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Southborough Girl Scouts volunteer at Boston Marathon training run
My Southborough reader Francie sent in this report about Southborough girl scouts who provided some welcomed encouragement for marathon runners. Read the full article → from Southborough Girl Scouts volunteer at Boston Marathon training run
Rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday
The Southborough Board of Health will host a rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, April 2. Read the full article → from Rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday
Boston Globe: Family imprisoned in a home of horrors
A reader pointed me to this story in today’s Boston Globe about Southborough residents Kathryn and Christian Culley who seven years ago bought a home on Lovers Lane, a home that is now crumbling around them. Read the full article → from Boston Globe: Family imprisoned in a home of horrors
UPDATED: Multiple power outages in Southborough this morning
National Grid reports more than 150 customers in Southborough are without power this morning — presumably due to the six inches of heavy, wet snow we received. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Multiple power outages in Southborough this morning
Photos: Mother Nature has a sense of humor
Happy April Fool’s Day, everyone. Mother Nature proved she’s not above a good laugh every now and again, as those of us in Southborough woke up to several inches of wet, heavy snow on the ground. Read the full article → from Photos: Mother Nature has a sense of humor
Woodward students put their imagination to the test in state competition
My Southborough reader Michelle sent in this great report about a group of Woodward students using creativity and teamwork in challenging situations. Read the full article → from Woodward students put their imagination to the test in state competition
Should teachers and town employees get raises next year?
That’s been a hot topic on this blog and elsewhere recently as the town continues to look for ways to trim municipal and school budgets. Read the full article → from Should teachers and town employees get raises next year?
Pizza 19 owner: Southborough neighborhood support growing (MWDN)
The Zoning Board of Appeals postponed a scheduled hearing last night on zoning issues surrounding Pizza 19, the newest pizza shop on Rte. 85, but owner Pedro Franco said he thinks he’s already making strides in the court of public opinion. Read the full article → from Pizza 19 owner: Southborough neighborhood support growing (MWDN)
Trottier Big Band plays on its success
It’s 7:00 am on a recent weekday. A few cars dot the parking lot at Trottier Middle School. It will still be [time] before most kids show up for the school day, but already the Trottier band room is coming to life. Read the full article → from Trottier Big Band plays on its success
High school spring sports season opens on Thursdsay
Both Algonquin and Assabet kick off their spring sports season this week with games on Thursday and Saturday. For Assabet it’s boys volleyball and lacrosse. For Algonquin it’s boys lacrosse and girls rugby. Read the full article → from High school spring sports season opens on Thursdsay
Selectman to hold office hours at the Senior Center on Saturday
Selectman Bill Boland will hold office hours at the Senior Center on Saturday morning. It’s a chance for residents to meet informally with Boland in advance of town meeting. Read the full article → from Selectman to hold office hours at the Senior Center on Saturday
Superintendent says he’ll leave it up to voters
Superintendent Charles Gobron told parents and seniors at a series of budget forums last week that the schools have done all they can to trim the K-8 budget, and they don’t plan to make any more cuts in advance of town meeting. It’s a message he reiterated to selectmen last night. Read the full article → from Superintendent says he’ll leave it up to voters
No fooling: Significant snow possible Friday
We spent last weekend outside working in the yard. It was chilly, but the sun was bright, the neighborhood kids were out playing in their driveways, and we truly felt spring was just around the corner. Turns out what’s actually around the corner might be more snow. Read the full article → from No fooling: Significant snow possible Friday