Fire department logs for the week Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
News
Pansies for Progress fundraiser runs through Friday
For the fourth year in a row, Southborough Town House employees are participating in Pansies for Progress, a fundraising drive for the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance. Read the full article → from Pansies for Progress fundraiser runs through Friday
Nominations sought for public health service award
The Southborough Board of Health is seeking nominations for their annual Doctor Stone Award for Outstanding Public Health Service to the Southborough Community. Read the full article → from Nominations sought for public health service award
Jr. T-Hawks football and cheer information night on Wednesday
The Northborough-Southborough Jr. T-Hawks football and cheer program made a big change earlier this year, switching from Pop Warner to the American Youth Football League. If you’re wondering what the change will mean for your kids, or if you just want to learn more about the Jr. T-Hawks’ program, attend an information session on Wednesday night. Read the full article → from Jr. T-Hawks football and cheer information night on Wednesday
Census numbers show population growth in Southborough
It probably won’t come as a surprise to learn that there are more Southborough residents now than there were ten years ago. Read the full article → from Census numbers show population growth in Southborough
Electronic whiteboards engage both students and teachers in Southborough
We all know technology has changed the way teachers teach and students learn. Things in the classroom today are different than when we were students. When you see the electronic whiteboards now installed in classrooms at Woodward, Neary, and Trottier, you’ll realize just how far it’s come. Read the full article → from Electronic whiteboards engage both students and teachers in Southborough
Town meeting warrant and annual report now available
Town Meeting is less than two weeks away. We’ve talked about many of the issues that will be on the warrant, but certainly not all of them. For those of you who want to start doing your homework, the complete warrant has been posted on the the town website. Read the full article → from Town meeting warrant and annual report now available
Some tweaking
I’ve been working on a number of tweaks to (hopefully!) improve your browsing experience over here at My Southborough, the first of which I rolled out just a short time ago. Perhaps you noticed? Read the full article → from Some tweaking
MWDN: Southborough residents look to revive economic development panel
Southborough takes in about 20 percent of its tax revenue from businesses. The Metrowest Daily News reports that figure is on the low side compared to some neighboring towns in which businesses make up 40 to 50 percent of the tax base. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough residents look to revive economic development panel
What to do with Westborough State Hospital
Last year the state closed Westborough State Hospital, which sits on 123 acres on Lyman Street straddling Westborough and Northborough. Now the two towns are trying to figure out what to do with the property. Read the full article → from What to do with Westborough State Hospital
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Citizen scientists needed to identify vernal pool crossings
Southborough resident Frederica Gillespie says it’s not a pretty sight. Visit the roadways that border vernal pools in Southborough this time of year and what you’ll see is carnage – the remnats of frogs and salamanders crushed by passing cars. Read the full article → from Citizen scientists needed to identify vernal pool crossings
Doing some burning this weekend? Check with the Fire Department first
After the winter we had, there’s a good chance your yard is strewn with broken branches and other organic debris – mine certainly is. If you’re planning on cleaning it up with the help of a bonfire, don’t forget that you’ll need a permit from the Fire Department before you break out those matches. Read the full article → from Doing some burning this weekend? Check with the Fire Department first
POLL: Should town employees be reimbursed for legal fees?
On the warrant next month, Town Meeting voters will get to decide whether or not to reimburse town employees the $14K they spent in legal fees during a town-led investigation of alleged remarks made at an after-hours gathering at Pizzeria Uno. Read the full article → from POLL: Should town employees be reimbursed for legal fees?