The Southborough Republican Town Committee will be holding its State Convention Delegate Selection Caucus on Sunday January 24, 2010, at 7:00 PM, at the home of Jack and Louise Barron, 11 Sadie Hutt Lane, Southborough, MA. Read the full article → from Town republicans to elect convention delegates
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Flags to fly at half staff today through Saturday
Governor Deval Patrick has ordered flags to fly at half staff until sunset on Saturday, January 16, in honor of Sumner Gage Whittier who died earlier this month at the age of 98. Read the full article → from Flags to fly at half staff today through Saturday
School committee says more cuts could be coming
The school committee met last night to discuss the budget for what committee member Jack Kessler said “is probably the most devastating budget year in the history of the school.” Read the full article → from School committee says more cuts could be coming
From Southborough to Haiti – how to help
The devastation in Haiti is unimaginable. Here are some ways you can help. Read the full article → from From Southborough to Haiti – how to help
Tomorrow is the last day to get an absentee ballot for the special election
Things are heating up in the race to replace the late Ted Kennedy in the US Senate. The special election will be held next Tuesday, January 19. If you won’t be able to make it to the polls, but sure to pick up an absentee ballot by Friday. Read the full article → from Tomorrow is the last day to get an absentee ballot for the special election
Reader comment prompts check of traffic signal on Route 9
Last week, My Southborough reader Chris shared a complaint about the traffic light on Route 9 at White Bagley and Breakneck Hill Roads. The Southborough DPW read it and took action. Read the full article → from Reader comment prompts check of traffic signal on Route 9
Wanna buy a beltie?

Here’s your chance to own a piece of Southborough — a very big piece. One that moos. Read the full article → from Wanna buy a beltie?
A Southborough mom thanks her Christmas ‘Angels’
This letter was sent in by a Southborough mother who wished to remain anonymous. She hopes the letter will reach the people whose generosity made her Christmas. Read the full article → from A Southborough mom thanks her Christmas ‘Angels’
Harvard donates $50K toward new ladder truck
Harvard University has pledged $50K over three years toward the purchase of a new aerial ladder truck – a purchase that was approved at special town meeting this past September. Read the full article → from Harvard donates $50K toward new ladder truck
Register for the Finn March Madness 5K road race
Need some motivation to stick with your fitness resolutions this new year? How about signing up for the second annual Finn March Madness 5K run/2K walk? Read the full article → from Register for the Finn March Madness 5K road race
Vacancy on housing committee

For over 20 years, the Southborough Housing Opportunity Partnership Committee (SHOPC) has been working to promote and facilitate a range of housing opportunities – most notably affordable housing – in Southborough. There’s currently a vacancy on the committee, so if you’re concerned about housing issues in town, consider getting involved. Read the full article → from Vacancy on housing committee
Southborough schools may see teacher layoffs next year
Despite the grim economic climate, the Southborough schools have so far escaped any teacher layoffs. Next year we may not be so lucky. Read the full article → from Southborough schools may see teacher layoffs next year
Get an H1N1 flu shot this week
H1N1 vaccinations will be available at the Senior Center this week for any resident age 12 and over. Read the full article → from Get an H1N1 flu shot this week
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of January 11 – January 15. Read the full article → from The week in government