Stop by the Environment Fair at Trottier on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be environmental vendors and exhibits, giveaways, face painting, eco crafts, and special presentations throughout the day. Read the full article → from Reminder: Environmental Fair tomorrow at Trottier
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Algonquin students are sleepy, but happy
In a recent survey conducted by Algonquin’s Student Advisory Committee, 82% of Algonquin students reported they don’t get enough sleep. But junior Eddie Lowe from Northborough, one of the students who helped administer the survey, told the Regional School Committee Wednesday night that while students may be sleep deprived, they’re not unhappy. Read the full article → from Algonquin students are sleepy, but happy
Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, May 21
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Ludlow native Sergeant Joshua D. Desforges who was killed while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan last week. He was 23. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Friday, May 21
Senator Eldridge to host community meeting with Governor Patrick on Sunday
Southborough residents are invited to attend a community meeting with Governor Deval Patrick sponsored by our state senator Jamie Eldridge, along with State Representative Jen Benson who represents the 37th Middlesex District (not Southborough). Read the full article → from Senator Eldridge to host community meeting with Governor Patrick on Sunday
Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director
Since he passed away unexpectedly on a school trip to Greece last year, friends and relatives of longtime Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn have pushed to name one of the performing arts spaces at Algonquin in his honor. Earlier this week, they learned that wasn’t going to happen because the district’s naming policy imposes a 5-year waiting period. Upon hearing the news, dozens took to Facebook to express their disappointment. Read the full article → from Regional school committee clears roadblock to honoring former music director
Fire department to seek grant for breathing apparatus
Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. told selectmen on Tuesday night that self-contained breathing apparatus are “literally the lifeline” of firefighters responding to fires, hazmat situations, carbon monoxide leaks, and the like. He also told selectmen some of Southborough’s SCBAs no longer meet current safety standards. Read the full article → from Fire department to seek grant for breathing apparatus
Silly Bandz a no-no at Finn
Last night WBZ-TV ran a piece on the latest fad in kid accessories: Silly Bandz. Those of you with young ones know that Silly Bandz are brightly-colored rubber bracelets in the shape of animals. A private school in Milton recently banned the bracelets because they’ve become such a distraction for kids. Turns out, they’re a distraction in our town, too. Read the full article → from Silly Bandz a no-no at Finn
Who made the honor roll
Algonquin and Assabet recently released their honor rolls for the previous term. She who made the list. Read the full article → from Who made the honor roll
A weekend of successful fundraising
There were a number of fundraisers this weekend — for cancer research, the troops overseas, and for a club at Algonquin — and by all accounts each was successful. Here’s a recap. Read the full article → from A weekend of successful fundraising
The cost of a transfer station sticker is going up
It’s going to cost more to throw out your trash next year. Selectmen last night unanimously approved an increase in the cost of a transfer station sticker, from $110 to $140 annually. Read the full article → from The cost of a transfer station sticker is going up
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
Is it time to think about changing how Southborough is run? Some residents think so.
A few years ago, a committee appointed by Town Meeting came up with a set of recommendations on how to improve our method of government. The recommendations didn’t go anywhere then, but a band of Southborough residents thinks the time is right to try again. Read the full article → from Is it time to think about changing how Southborough is run? Some residents think so.
Longtime Southborough librarian Judy Williams has died
Former Southborough librarian Judy Williams-Thornton passed away on May 15. Judy became Southborough’s librarian in 1972, and stayed in the position for more than 30 years. She later moved to Yarmouthport. Read the full article → from Longtime Southborough librarian Judy Williams has died
Why flags are at half staff today – Tuesday, May 18
Flags in Southborough and across the state will fly at half staff through Thursday, May 20 in honor of former Massachusetts House of Representatives member Frances Alexander of Beverly, who died Saturday, May 15, 2010. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Tuesday, May 18