There hasn’t been much good news on the budget front this year, but School Superintendent Charles Gobron got to share some last night. Gobron told the school committee that thanks to additional cuts, cooperation from teachers, and some help from Uncle Sam, the school was able to trim their budget by an additional $350K. Read the full article → from Good news (finally!) on school budgets, along with some words of caution
News
Who made the Algonquin honor roll last term
Algonquin recently released its honor roll for the second term of the school year. There are three levels of honors, with Principal’s List being the highest. Read the full article → from Who made the Algonquin honor roll last term
Pop Warner registration event on Saturday
The Northborough-Southborough Pop Warner Football and Cheer Dance program will hold a registration event on Saturday. At the even, coaches and board members will be available to answer your questions. Read the full article → from Pop Warner registration event on Saturday
Selectmen consider staffing changes at the police department
Some members of the Southborough Police Department may soon be moving up the ranks. At last night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Police Chief Jane Moran asked for the board’s approval to fill a lieutenant position on the force. Read the full article → from Selectmen consider staffing changes at the police department
NSPAC sponsors talk on special education law
On March 23, the Northorough Southborough Special Education Parents Advisory Council (NSPAC) will present a talk on special education laws and the rights of parents and students. Read the full article → from NSPAC sponsors talk on special education law
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs from March 2 through March 8. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Front-end loader hits Mass Pike overpass
A front-end loader being transported on a trailer on the Mass Pike this morning struck the Route 85 overpass, snapping off the loader’s backhoe. Read the full article → from Front-end loader hits Mass Pike overpass
Breaking news: Southborough town planner resigns
Southborough Town Planner Vera Kolias announced she has accepted a position with the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission and will resign her post in Southborough effective April 15. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Southborough town planner resigns
In the media: Southborough Veterinary’s move was a pet project
The Metrowest Daily News has a profile of the Southborough Veterinary Hospital which recently exchanged their old facility on Marlboro Road for a new, larger one on Deerfoot Road. Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough Veterinary’s move was a pet project
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Time for another open thread. For those of you new to the blog, the open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Parent technology workshop: Internet Skills in the 21st Century
The Northborough-Southborough school district’s Technology Department is hosting an workshop for parents on Internet skills. There are two sessions to choose from, one on March 23 and another on April 15. Both start at 7:00 pm and take place at Algonquin. Read the full article → from Parent technology workshop: Internet Skills in the 21st Century
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of March 8 through March 12. Read the full article → from The week in government
Reminder: Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast on Sunday
Sunday is the 41st annual Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast. This is truly one of my favorite scout fundraisers. I mean, all-you-can-eat pancakes. Does it get any better? Read the full article → from Reminder: Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast on Sunday
Time to get a new dog license
If you own a dog in Southborough and it’s more than six months old, you need to get a license for it every year. Licenses expire at the of the month, so now’s the time to get a new one. Read the full article → from Time to get a new dog license