If you have school-aged kids, you probably already know that the MCAS Reading Assessment test will be administered this week. That means a healthy breakfast and lots of rest for the little ones. Students in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 take the reading assessment exam. And kids in grades 4 and 7 get Read the full article → from It’s MCAS time
News
Unions decide to keep salary increases
The unions that represent policemen and DPW workers in town have decided not to cut salary increases for fiscal year 2010. Selectmen had approached the unions asking them to consider a 1% decrease in raises for next year. I’ve also heard that the firefighter’s union decided not to accept the decrease, but I haven’t been Read the full article → from Unions decide to keep salary increases
The week in town government
Here’s the list of department and committee meetings for the week. Monday, March 30 No meetings scheduled Tuesday, March 31 Municipal Technology Committee, 7:30 am @ Hearing Room, Town House Board of Selectmen, 6:30 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House (agenda) Wednesday, April 1 Council on Aging, 7:00 pm @ Country Kitchen, Cordaville Hall (Senior Read the full article → from The week in town government
The Southborough Food Pantry needs your help
Sometime next month the state plans to place 10 to 15 homeless families at the Red Roof Inn in Southborough. Many of the families will arrive with pratically nothing, and the United Parishes of Southborough Food Pantry is trying to help. There are no cooking facilities at the Red Roof Inn, so the pantry is Read the full article → from The Southborough Food Pantry needs your help
Reminder: Musical tribute for Dennis Wrenn on Monday
The Metrowest Daily News has more details on Monday’s musical tribute for Dennis Wrenn, the Algonquin music director who died last month on a school trip to Greece. The tribute will feature performances by students, alumni, colleagues, and friends. The tribute will be held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester and is free, but organizers recommended Read the full article → from Reminder: Musical tribute for Dennis Wrenn on Monday
Plotting a new direction for Main Street
I couldn’t attend the public meeting about the Main Street reconstruction project on Wednesday night, but about 15 residents turned up to voice their opinions. Planning on the project hit a snag recently when the state rejected Southborough’s preliminary plans citing safety concerns. You can read the full details from the DPW, but the issue Read the full article → from Plotting a new direction for Main Street
Hot off the presses: The April Town Meeting warrant
The final warrant for the April Town Meeting is available starting today. With 20 pages covering a mere 26 articles, this year’s warrant is by all accounts, well, brief. But there’s still plenty of meat in it. See for yourself by picking up a hardcopy at the Town House, Library, or at the Transfer Station. Read the full article → from Hot off the presses: The April Town Meeting warrant
Latest fire logs posted
Check out how your fire department spent (some of) its time this week in the latest logs. Read the full article → from Latest fire logs posted
We have a race!
No, I’m not talking about the Finn March Madness race this weekend. I’m talking about town elections in May. Up until last week it looked like there would be no contested races on the ballot, but all that changed in the last few days. Three candidates filed last week to run for the two open Read the full article → from We have a race!
Southborough in the news
Your weekly sample of stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. Cuts to SYFS may affect services “Over the years we’ve whittled down as there have been reductions in the amount of increase. We’re able to keep up, but it may take longer for people to be seen. The demand has really Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
Southborough Education spelling bee Friday night
I am hopelessly dependent on my spell-checker. And those of you who have been reading this blog for a while now know even technology can’t completely mask my ineptitude when it comes to putting the right letters in the right order. That’s one reason you won’t find me on stage at Trottier on Friday night Read the full article → from Southborough Education spelling bee Friday night
Cost estimates for Main Street undergounding still unknown
At a public hearing on Monday night, Town Planner Vera Kolias outlined the statutory steps the town would need to go through to get utility lines along Main Street buried undergound, and that road likely leads to a vote at the special town meeting next fall. But one big piece that’s missing right now is Read the full article → from Cost estimates for Main Street undergounding still unknown
Break-in at Red Barn Coffee
I heard a rumor that Red Barn Coffee was broken into this week, so I stopped by the Police Department to check it out. Turns out it’s true. Officer James DeLuca told me the report came in around 6:00 am on Monday morning. The burglar pried open a side door to get in. The good Read the full article → from Break-in at Red Barn Coffee
It’s official: Hollywood may, or may not, be coming to Southborough
Columbia Pictures wants to film part of an Adam Sandler comedy in Southborough, and they went before the Board of Selectmen last night to ask for permission. They didn’t get it, but they didn’t get rejected either. In May the movie company wants to set up a 5-day shoot inside and outside Pilgrim Church. The Read the full article → from It’s official: Hollywood may, or may not, be coming to Southborough