Fire department logs from January 19 – January 25. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
News
Fay School says new complex true to ‘Southborough’s roots’
The Metrowest Daily News reports that construction on the new Fay primary school off Middle Road is cruising right along. They’re ahead of schedule and hope to have the building open by the beginning of the summer. Read the full article → from Fay School says new complex true to ‘Southborough’s roots’
For Southborough driver, it’s all about giving kids a chance
The annual Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona – a race in which a team of drivers speed around the track at Daytona for 24 hours straight – is arguably one of the most grueling and demanding in motorsports. For the second year in a row, Southborough residentBruce Ledoux and his team of drivers from Guardian Motorsports will be on the track racing for a cause. Read the full article → from For Southborough driver, it’s all about giving kids a chance
A nourishing lesson at Neary
Home bakers know there’s nothing like a fresh loaf of bread straight out of the oven. Thanks to a recent school program, a few hundred Neary kids and their families now know the same thing. They also know the bread tastes even better when you give it away. Read the full article → from A nourishing lesson at Neary
Wind and flood advisories today
It is nothing but wet and sloppy outside today, and the National Weather Service has issued both wind and flood advisories for our area. Read the full article → from Wind and flood advisories today
Southborough teen pleads not guilty to murder
Eighteen-year-old Southborough resident Christopher Manoloules pleaded not guilty last week to charges he murdered his uncle in Hyannis last September. Manoloules was ordered held without bail. Read the full article → from Southborough teen pleads not guilty to murder
The week in government
A list of town meetings for the week of January 25 – January 29. Read the full article → from The week in government
Scholarship named for former superintendent Bob Melican
Bob Melican dedicated his career to the Northborough-Southborough school district, so it seems only fitting that a scholarship was set up in his memory. The criteria hasn’t been finalized yet, but the Robert E. Melican Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Algonquin senior. Read the full article → from Scholarship named for former superintendent Bob Melican
Southborough residents in the news: Sports stars, chess stars, and Sesame Street
Southborough residents — and former residents — have been making names for themselves lately. Here are some stories from around the web. Read the full article → from Southborough residents in the news: Sports stars, chess stars, and Sesame Street
New deli to open in Benchmark’s old spot?
A new deli may be moving into the space on Framingham Road that used to house the Benchmark Deli. But details are scarce. Read the full article → from New deli to open in Benchmark’s old spot?
SOS sponsors program on bullying, cyberbullying
If you read John Halligan’s story, it will break your heart. Halligan’s 13-year-old son Ryan killed himself in 2003 after being bullied by classmates at school and online. Halligan was left to agonize over what he could have done to prevent it. Read the full article → from SOS sponsors program on bullying, cyberbullying
Snow removal budget in good shape this year
By this point last year, all the money in the town’s snow removal budget had been used up. Fortunately, things are looking much brighter this year. Read the full article → from Snow removal budget in good shape this year
Regional school budget still uncertain
The regional school committee met last night to talk about next year’s budget. The Metrowest Daily News reports revenue for the district is still up in the air due to decisions pending at the state level. Read the full article → from Regional school budget still uncertain
Help Neary and the environment at the same time
We’ve talked about various ways you can help the schools earn extra money – we’ve also talked about why they need the extra money. Here’s another way that has the bonus of also benefiting the environment. Read the full article → from Help Neary and the environment at the same time