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
News
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)
Phaneuf says she plans to seek re-election
Selectwoman Bonnie Phaneuf has announced her intention to run for re-election this year. to Read the full article → from Phaneuf says she plans to seek re-election
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Blog updates in progress
I’m doing a bunch of technology updates on the blog today. Things may look a bit strange around here from time to time while the upgrades happen. Please pardon any wonkiness. Read the full article → from Blog updates in progress
Get your Girl Scout cookies this weekend

Southborough Girl Scouts will be at the Recycling Center at the Transfer Station on Saturday, so bring a few extra dollars to stock up on your cookie supplies. Read the full article → from Get your Girl Scout cookies this weekend
Selectmen review budgets, ask about Sunday hours for the Transfer Station

Some of you have asked recently what it would take to get the Transfer Station open on Sundays. At their meeting on Tuesday, Selectwoman Bonnie Phaneuf wanted to know the answer to that same question. Read the full article → from Selectmen review budgets, ask about Sunday hours for the Transfer Station
Be part of March Madness in the Boros

Forget watching March Madness. How about getting off the couch and throwing some hoops yourself? Friends of the Southborough Youth Commission are sponsoring March Madness in the Boros, a championship-style 3-on-3 tournament to take place at Algonquin on Saturday, March 5. Read the full article → from Be part of March Madness in the Boros
Music association awards $6,000 to area students

The Northborough-Southborough Music Association (www.nsma.info) recently awarded $6,000 to area students to help offset the cost of private lessons or other music enrichment programs. Read the full article → from Music association awards $6,000 to area students
Photos: Snowy Southborough
Many around Southborough – myself included – were still shoveling out today after yesterday’s winter storm. Read the full article → from Photos: Snowy Southborough
Chief asks residents to adopt a fire hydrant

Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. is asking residents to help with the clean up from yesterday’s storm by clearing snow away from fire hydrants so they can be found more easily in case of emergency. Read the full article → from Chief asks residents to adopt a fire hydrant