Last Monday Neary fifth graders took a field trip to the State House in Boston. They toured the historic building and met with both of Southborough’s State Representatives — Representative Carolyn Dykema and Representative Danielle Gregorie. Read the full article → from Neary students visit the State House
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Junior Police Academy offered in July
The 10th Annual Junior Police Academy sponsored by the Southborough Police Department will be offered July 13-17. It’s open to kids ages 12 to 16. Applications are available at the police station and the school offices at Algonquin and Trottier. The cost is $40 per child and includes two t-shirts, a hat, water bottle, and Read the full article → from Junior Police Academy offered in July
How Southborough’s reverse-911 system works
There were a lot of questions about the reverse-911 system after it was used last week to alert residents to suspicious activity in town. Some folks got multiple phone calls while others got none. Interim Police Chief Jane Moran called me to explain how the system works, including what to do if you didn’t get Read the full article → from How Southborough’s reverse-911 system works
The week in town government
Here are the committee and department meetings for the week. Of note, on Tuesday evening the Board of Selectmen will meet with the Police Chief Search Committee to discuss their charge. On Wednesday evening, the Zoning Board of Appeals continues their public hearing on Woodland Meadows. Monday, June 22 Zoning Advisory Committee, 7:30 pm @ Read the full article → from The week in town government
Voluntary water ban starts Sunday
A voluntary odd/even water restriction will be in effect from June 21 to September 22. Under the ban, outside water use is restricted based on your house number, so odd-numbered houses use water on odd-numbered days, and even-numbered houses use water on even-numbered days. Southborough adopted a voluntary water ban last year, as well. According Read the full article → from Voluntary water ban starts Sunday
A few more details on the break-ins in town
We got another reverse-911 call last night about the break-ins. The message was the same as on Wednesday night — check your screens for cuts and lock your windows and doors. Anything suspicious, call the police. Meanwhile, the Metrowest Daily News tracked down a few more details about the recent break-ins: The break-ins appear to be Read the full article → from A few more details on the break-ins in town
In the media: A local kid’s big showing at Fenway
Neary fifth grader Thomas Polutchko placed first in his age group at the championship round of MLB’s Pitch, Hit & Run skills competition held earlier this month at Fenway. The Metrowest Daily News has the stats: At Fenway, he pitched three balls into the strike zone, hit the ball 147 feet and ran to home Read the full article → from In the media: A local kid’s big showing at Fenway
Selectmen address concerns about police chief search
Earlier this week selectmen put together the 7-member committee that will search for a new police chief. The committee will serve an advisory role to the Board of Selectmen. They’ll interview candidates and make recommendations on finalists, but selectmen will have final say over who is hired. One of the candidates the committee will most Read the full article → from Selectmen address concerns about police chief search
Technology recycling day tomorrow
Get rid of your old electronic equipment at Algonquin on Saturday morning and help out the Algonquin Green Club in the process. Technology Recycling Day runs from 8:00 am to noon. Items accepted include: Computer monitors Laptops CPUs Speakers Mice and keyboards Computer accessories All printers Camera equipment Stereos VCRs TVs Appliances IPods and MP3 Read the full article → from Technology recycling day tomorrow
More information on the recent breakins
The Metrowest Daily News has more information on a rash of break-ins in town: Three homes on Old Harry Road, Mt. Vickery Road and Fairview Drive reported their window screens were cut on Tuesday. Moran said three more homes were broken into in a similar fashion early Wednesday and after the reverse 911 call was Read the full article → from More information on the recent breakins
State busing cuts could mean increased class size
The Metrowest Daily News reports on the Regional School Committee meeting last night where members talked about potential state cuts to regional transportation that could end up affecting classroom services. The cuts could mean a loss of $300K in state funding for the district, a shortfall that would have to be made up somehow. Gobron Read the full article → from State busing cuts could mean increased class size
In the media: New Fay School dorms
The Metrowest Daily News recently reported on the new Fay School dorms constructed along Main Street.. The dorms were opened to students in March. In addition to the dorms, the project included a new wastewater treatment plant, maintenance building and a new ceremonial entrance. You can read all the details here. Read the full article → from In the media: New Fay School dorms
Breaking: Residents warned of suspicious activity
A couple My Southborough readers contacted me to say they received reverse-911 calls from the Southborough Police Department warning them to check for cut window screens and to be on the lookout for suspicious vehicles. Not all residents got the call (I didn’t). I’ll update you when I have more info. Update 1: In a Read the full article → from Breaking: Residents warned of suspicious activity
Food pantry donations holding steady
The Metrowest Daily News recently reported that donations at area food pantries are down. But Southborough Food Pantry organizer Barbara Jandrue tells me donations there have been holding steady. “We have been very fortunate,” she said. Jandrue said they also haven’t seen the increase in demand that other towns have. She encourages anyone who needs Read the full article → from Food pantry donations holding steady