The Metrowest Daily News reports Selectmen last night decided to defer the decision on whether to add a lieutenant to the ranks of the Southborough Police Department because some details around the job description still need to be worked out with the Personnel Board. Read the full article → from No decision on whether to add a lieutenant to the police force
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Southborough sees spike in unemployment
Employment data for January was released last week, and the numbers showed a significant increase for Southborough. Our unemployment rate in January was 7.8%, compared to 6.5% in December. It’s the highest unemployment rate Southborough has seen in at least twenty years. Read the full article → from Southborough sees spike in unemployment
Advisory Committee: Town budget would call for 2.9% tax increase but no override
The Advisory Committee is one of two groups that recommend a budget for town meeting voters to consider (the other is the Board of Selectmen). Yesterday Advisory Committee member Al Hamilton posted a comment about the state of the budget from his committee’s perspective. Since some of you may have missed it in the comments, I’m reprinting it here. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee: Town budget would call for 2.9% tax increase but no override
What the fire department has been up to
After a weekend of heavy rain, it’s no surprise the fire department spent much of Monday responding to water issues. Here’s a list of the calls for the past week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Southborough town website wins award
Common Cause Massachusetts, government watchdog organization “dedicated to citizen participation in an open, honest, and accountable government,” will award Southborough and 180 other cities and towns its 2010 e-Government Award in a ceremony today at the State House. Read the full article → from Southborough town website wins award
Southborough ambulance fees are on the rise
A trip in one of Southborough’s two ambulances is going to cost more next year. Selectmen voted unanimously last week to increase fees for ambulance services to bring them more in line with neighboring communities. Read the full article → from Southborough ambulance fees are on the rise
Girl Scouts collecting pet supplies
Southborough Girl Scout troop #77099 is collecting pet supplies to benefit the Baypath Humane Society in Hopkinton and Buddy Dog in Sudbury. Read the full article → from Girl Scouts collecting pet supplies
Southborough eight graders win basketball chamionship
Southborough resident Chris Wraight reports the Southborough T-Hawks 8th grade girls travel team won the Metrowest league championship this weekend. The team defeated Sudbury by a score of 52-39 to take the title. Read the full article → from Southborough eight graders win basketball chamionship
Local authors help Neary students celebrate Book Week
It’s all about books this week at Neary, and that means it’s also all about authors. Three local authors — along with one entertaining storyteller — will visit the school this week to talk with the fourth and fifth graders and read some of their latest work. Read the full article → from Local authors help Neary students celebrate Book Week
Jazz concert at Algonquin on Wednesday
Wednesday night is Jazz Night at Algonquin. The event features performances by jazz ensembles from Algonquin, Melican Middle School, and Trottier, along with a special guest artist Jeff Leonard. Read the full article → from Jazz concert at Algonquin on Wednesday
Photos: A weekend of wind and heavy rain
If you looked out the window this weekend and wondered if the rain was ever going to stop, you weren’t alone. Southborough saw over 4 inches of rain along with some strong winds. Despite that, Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said things were relatively quiet, with one a couple of calls for flooded basements. Read the full article → from Photos: A weekend of wind and heavy rain
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of March 15 through March 19. Read the full article → from The week in government
Open house at Modern Pilates on Monday
Curious about Pilates? Here’s your chance to learn more about it, and even to give some of the exercise a whirl. Read the full article → from Open house at Modern Pilates on Monday
In the media: Southborough firefighters practice ice rescues
Whether it’s a bunch of balloons or something more precious, Southborough firefighters take ice rescues seriously.
The Worcester Telegram and Gazette recently tagged along with some of our firefighters as they practiced ice rescue safety drills on the Sudbury Reservoir. It was part of an article on how dangerous semi-frozen bodies of water can be this time of year. Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough firefighters practice ice rescues