At last night’s regional school committee meeting, Superintendent Charles Gobron announced that assistant superintendent Ewa Pytowska has decided to resign at the end of the school year. Read the full article → from School district assistant superintendent Pytowska to resign
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Selectman questions CSX safety record, encourages residents to ‘rise up’
Selectman John Rooney took to this blog yesterday to again voice his concerns over the proposed CSX chemical transfer station to be built just over the border in Westborough. Read the full article → from Selectman questions CSX safety record, encourages residents to ‘rise up’
Becker College in Southborough to offer free financial success workshop
Becker College and Baystate Financial Services will offer a free workshop on financial success at Becker’s Southborough facility on Monday, January 24, at 6:00 pm. Read the full article → from Becker College in Southborough to offer free financial success workshop
Algonquin freshmen take competition to the mat
On Sunday, January 16, freshmen from the Algonquin wrestling team attended a state tournament hosted by Brookline High School. After the morning weigh-ins, the wrestlers were assigned brackets within their weight class. Several schools were represented and winners advanced throughout the day culminating with final matches in each weight class. Read the full article → from Algonquin freshmen take competition to the mat
Niva in Town Center plaza closing
After just over a year in business, Niva, a women’s clothing boutique in the Town Center Plaza, will be closing up shop. Owner Victoria Plotnik said she decided to close the store because the location just wasn’t working out. Read the full article → from Niva in Town Center plaza closing
A slick commute in Southborough
No doubt you or someone you know has a horror story about their commute to work yesterday morning. Like everywhere else, roads in Southborough were slick, and the fire department said it responded to two car accidents related to the storm. Read the full article → from A slick commute in Southborough
Fire Chief Mauro announces his intention to retire
After 38 years with the Southborough Fire Department, Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. has announced his plans to retire in September. Read the full article → from Fire Chief Mauro announces his intention to retire
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
There’s still time to join Rotary’s ‘Biggest Loser’ program
Last year nearly 125 people took part in the Northborough and Southborough Rotary’s Biggest Loser weight loss challenge, and together they lost a combined 1,356 pounds. This year’s program officially kicked off last week, but there’s still time to join. Read the full article → from There’s still time to join Rotary’s ‘Biggest Loser’ program
UPDATED: Storm closings and cancellations
The snow has switched over to rain, but with slick conditions possible, there are several closings and cancellations to note. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Storm closings and cancellations
Thinking about running for office? Nomination papers now available.
Last year’s town election was an exciting one, with several contested races on the ballot and no shortage of healthy debate among the candidates. It’s too early to tell if this year will be the same, but a number of key positions are once again up for grabs. Read the full article → from Thinking about running for office? Nomination papers now available.
Storm update: A change in forecast
Southborough Emergency Management Director Neal Aspesi says the National Weather Service has changed the forecast for today, and that means some good and some bad news for us. Read the full article → from Storm update: A change in forecast
No school on Tuesday – but it has nothing to do with snow
In what might be a case of good timing, Southborough students will get to stay home tomorrow for a planned teacher professional development day. Read the full article → from No school on Tuesday – but it has nothing to do with snow
High school sports this week (1/17 – 1/23)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (1/17 – 1/23)