The school committee last night voted to increase their budget in the hopes of adding back a teaching position, while across town the Board of Selectmen learned the town is $1.1M short on balancing its budget. Read the full article → from School committee wants to add a teacher, town faces $1M budget shortfall
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What the fire department has been up to (1/18 – 1/24)
Fire department logs for the week Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (1/18 – 1/24)
Firefighters battle two chimney fires on Monday
Southborough’s new ladder truck was pressed into active duty yesterday as the fire department responded to two chimney fires in town. In both cases the fire was contained to the chimney, so neither house was significantly damaged and no injuries were reported. Read the full article → from Firefighters battle two chimney fires on Monday
Selectmen support hotel tax increase, nix meals tax
When the Board of Selectmen last year considered imposing a local meal and raising the hospitality tax, they unanimously decided against it. This year the outcome was a bit different. Read the full article → from Selectmen support hotel tax increase, nix meals tax
‘Biggest Loser’ registration extended to February 2
Registration for this year’s Rotary Club Biggest Loser Winning Fitness Program has been extended to February 2, so if you’ve been thinking of signing up, there’s still time. Read the full article → from ‘Biggest Loser’ registration extended to February 2
Algonquin field hockey team honored for winning season
They may not have taken home the state championship this fall, but the Algonquin girls field hockey team still had an incredible season. On Friday night the team was honored during halftime at the boys varsity basketball game against Shrewsbury. Read the full article → from Algonquin field hockey team honored for winning season
The week in sports (1/24 – 1/30)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports (1/24 – 1/30)
Volunteers wanted for Trottier career day
Do you love your job? Consider sharing your passion for what you do with students at Trottier Middle School at their upcoming Career Day event. Read the full article → from Volunteers wanted for Trottier career day
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Ready for the cold? Southborough emergency management offers some tips
We’ve had the snow, now we’re in for the cold. With the forecast calling for a frigid weekend, Southborough Emergency Management Director of Operations Neal Aspesi sent along some tips on how to keep your family and your home safe. Read the full article → from Ready for the cold? Southborough emergency management offers some tips
Sports headlines for the week (1/15 – 1/21)
A round-up of high school sports headlines for the week. Read the full article → from Sports headlines for the week (1/15 – 1/21)
Cub Scout Pinewood Derby on Saturday
All three Southborough Cub Scout packs will take part in the annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday at Pilgrim Church. Races go on all day, with the final match scheduled to launch at 5:30 pm. Read the full article → from Cub Scout Pinewood Derby on Saturday
Snow cancels school in Southborough today
We’re in for another snowy day in Southborough, and that means another day off for the kids. Superintendent Charles Gobron made the call early this morning to cancel school due to the weather. Read the full article → from Snow cancels school in Southborough today
Algonquin musicians perform in district concert at Mechanics Hall
For the second year in a row, thirty-four students were selected to represent Algonquin Regional High School at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association’s (MMEA) Central District Senior Festival Concert which took place at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on Saturday, January 15th. Read the full article → from Algonquin musicians perform in district concert at Mechanics Hall