A list of town meetings for the week of March 1 through March 5. Read the full article → from The week in government
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Rain and wind downs power lines, floods basements
There’s no denying it’s been one wet week. Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. has been measuring the precipitation at the fire station and reports that since the storms began earlier this week,they’ve had over 4.5 inches of water. Read the full article → from Rain and wind downs power lines, floods basements
Southborough share of regional school budget to increase by 5%
The regional school committee on Wednesday night approved a budget for the coming fiscal year that is a 0.66% increase over the current year’s budget. But because of growing enrollments, Southborough’s share of the budget will be 5% higher than it was last year. Read the full article → from Southborough share of regional school budget to increase by 5%
Natural gas and smoke incidents at two local businesses
The Southborough Fire Department responded to two incidents at area business this week. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Natural gas and smoke incidents at two local businesses
Be part of a local cable show and get a free financial makeover
Peter Martin from Southborough-based Compass Income Planning hosts a financial show on local access cable. He’s looking for a couple of families to be featured on the show. In return, they’ll get a free financial makeover. Read the full article → from Be part of a local cable show and get a free financial makeover
Fayville dam to get upgrade in 2011
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports the MWRA dam in Southborough is one of six that will get upgrades sometime next year. Read the full article → from Fayville dam to get upgrade in 2011
Eaton Apothecary broken into again
The Metrowest Daily News reports Eaton Apothecary was broken into again on Tuesday night. It’s the second time in three months. Back in November someone threw a rock through a plate glass window to enter the store. Police Chief Jane Moran said there’s no indication yet that the two incidents were related. Read the full article → from Eaton Apothecary broken into again
A look at Algonquin enrollments – and what it might mean for your taxes
The Regional School Committee meets tonight to vote on the budget for the 2010-2011 school year. It’s a budget that may prove expensive for Southborough. Read the full article → from A look at Algonquin enrollments – and what it might mean for your taxes
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for February 16 through February 22. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Tree stumps in Flagg Road area to be removed
If you’ve driven around the Flagg Road area lately, you’re sure to notice some big stumps along the side of the roads – the remnants of some 38 trees cut down by National Grid in January. Read the full article → from Tree stumps in Flagg Road area to be removed
Algonquin gymnasts qualify for state championship meet
It was déjà vu for the Algonquin girls gymnastics team this weekend. For the second year in a row, they narrowly missed taking home the South Sectional Championship title. Like last year, they lost to first-place Barnstable by a mere point. Read the full article → from Algonquin gymnasts qualify for state championship meet
A portion of Southville Road to get a new sidewalk
If all goes according to plan, the north side of Southville Road from Liberty Drive to about 200 feet before the Ashland town line — by the parking lot of the Rose Garden restaurant — will get a new sidewalk later this year. Read the full article → from A portion of Southville Road to get a new sidewalk
Tech director hopes to integrate PCs at Trottier
From the Apple IIe’s I used in school to the latest generation Macs the kids use today, Apple computers have long been the technology of choice for Southborough schools. But that could change. Read the full article → from Tech director hopes to integrate PCs at Trottier
Sal Giorlandino to run for second term as selectman
A number of incumbents appear to be planning their re-election campaigns this year, but as of last week, only one had officially thrown his hat in the ring. Read the full article → from Sal Giorlandino to run for second term as selectman