Fire department logs for January 12 – January 18 Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
News
Scott Brown takes Southborough by a wide margin
The results for Southborough are in, and Republican Scott Brown was the clear winner with 59% of the votes. Democrat Martha Coakley came in at 40%, and Joe Kennedy got the remaining 1%. Read the full article → from Scott Brown takes Southborough by a wide margin
Two snowy days, but few problems on the roads

Southborough has been lovely today with big fat flakes drifting down all day. On top of yesterday’s wet snowfall, the roads this week have been sloppy, but Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. reports few problems. Read the full article → from Two snowy days, but few problems on the roads
Is closing Neary the answer to the school’s budget crunch?
There’s been quite a bit of talk on this blog and elsewhere about how to lower the school budget for next year. One option that consistently comes up is to save money by closing one of the schools — the most often mentioned being Neary. Read the full article → from Is closing Neary the answer to the school’s budget crunch?
Light snow on election day
Light snow is falling on top of the heavy, wet stuff we got yesterday. The National Weather Service says we’re in for another inch or two, hopefully not enough to keep folks from getting to the polls today. Read the full article → from Light snow on election day
School committee meetings now on public access
As you might remember, the school committee met last week to talk about the cuts they’ll have to make in this “devastating budget year.” I gave you a recap of their conversation, but if you want to hear it for yourself, you now can. Read the full article → from School committee meetings now on public access
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
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
Where to vote on Tuesday
I’m guessing you don’t need me to remind you that Tuesday is election day, because if your household is anything like mine, you got about a dozen phone calls this weekend from various political affiliates imploring you to vote. But what you made need some help with are the details. Read the full article → from Where to vote on Tuesday
Reminder: Northborough-Southborough ‘Biggest Loser’ starts this week
The Rotary Clubs of Northborough and Southborough are sponsoring a Biggest Loser style weight loss program to help residents stick to their resolutions this year. The first meeting of the twelve-week program is on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Reminder: Northborough-Southborough ‘Biggest Loser’ starts 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
Donate your used coats this winter
The forecast says we’re in for a bit of a warm up over the next few days, but this is New England, so you know it’s not going to last. Every winter there are families in our area that need coats to keep warm. The Southborough Organization for Schools is coordinating a used coat drive Read the full article → from Donate your used coats this winter
Giving you more choice at town meeting – a good thing?

We all know it’s going to be a tough budget year. The signs are already abundantly clear. The decisions we make at town meeting will matter even more this year, but how as town meeting voters do we know the choices we’re making are the right ones? Read the full article → from Giving you more choice at town meeting – a good thing?
Brush burning permits now available
Brush burning season opens today, but before you break out the matches, you’ll need a permit. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits now available
Town republicans to elect convention delegates
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