Paul Cimino is running for a seat on the Planning Board. Learn more about his plans and qualifications in his own words. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: Paul Cimino (Planning Board)
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Preseason baseball clinic over April vacation
The Algonquin varsity baseball team and coaching staff will hold a youth baseball clinic during April vacation. The two-day clinic will include basic instruction in fielding, pitching, hitting, and game situations. Read the full article → from Preseason baseball clinic over April vacation
In the media: NASA vet speaks in Southborough
Former NASA astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave spent six years in Southborough in the 1950’s as a student at St. Mark’s. Last week he returned to inspire the current batch of students at his old school. Read the full article → from In the media: NASA vet speaks in Southborough
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
Annual town report and town meeting warrant posted
Town meeting opens two weeks from tonight. Those of you wanting to get a preview of all of the articles up for vote can now download a copy of the warrant – along with the annual town report – from the town’s website. You can also pick up hard copies of both at the Town House, Library, and other spots around town. Read the full article → from Annual town report and town meeting warrant posted
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of March 29 through April 2. Read the full article → from The week in government
Regional school committee looks for naming suggestions
When Dennis Wrenn died last year, many in the community called for the Algonquin auditorium to be named in his honor. Turns out the regional school committee has a policy and procedure for how buildings or parts of buildings get named. They even have a subcommittee. Read the full article → from Regional school committee looks for naming suggestions
Meet the candidate: John Rooney (Board of Selectmen)
Political newcomer John Rooney is running for a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Learn more about his plans and qualifications in his own words. Read the full article → from Meet the candidate: John Rooney (Board of Selectmen)
Southborough Rotary raises funds to help a family in Haiti
Those who attended the annual Southborough Rotary Talent Show earlier this month, had the opportunity to see something unusual. Not a musical or dance number, but a box that Southborough Rotary hopes will change the lives of a family in Haiti. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary raises funds to help a family in Haiti
Jane Moran sworn in as police chief
Jane Moran was sworn in as police chief last night in front of a packed crowed of colleagues, friends, family, and other well-wishers. Read the full article → from Jane Moran sworn in as police chief
The Board of Selectmen and School Committee – now on demand
You can now watch replays of the Board of Selectmen and School Committee meetings any time you want. Southborough Cable Access just started offering replays of the meetings via a stream on their website. Read the full article → from The Board of Selectmen and School Committee – now on demand
What the fire department has been up to
Here are the fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
The race is on: Key positions contested in Southborough elections
Voters will have a choice in several key races at town elections in May. As of yesterday’s filing deadline, races for Selectmen, Planning Board, and the Board of Health were all contested. Read the full article → from The race is on: Key positions contested in Southborough elections
Today is the last day to register to vote before town meeting
If you’re planning on going to town meeting this year and you’re not registered to vote, today is the last day to do so. You must be a registered voter to attend town meeting, which starts on April 8. It’s also the last day to register to vote before the town election on May 10. Read the full article → from Today is the last day to register to vote before town meeting