The Boston Globe recently posted a comparison of how much towns paid for snow removal in 2008. For Southborough it was $287K, which works out to about $30 per town resident. The state average is $29 per person, so we’re not too far off the mark. By comparison, Northborough residents pay the equivalent of $20 Read the full article → from How much those snow plows cost you
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Poll: What do you think of Southborough property taxes?
I’ve heard plenty of talk about property taxes around town lately. Some say they’re too high, others think they’re comparable with area towns. I haven’t heard anyone say they’re too low, but I suppose it’s possible. Sounds like a good topic for the next My Southborough poll. You’ll find it off to the right in Read the full article → from Poll: What do you think of Southborough property taxes?
Algonquin principal finalists announced
Linda Murdock is looking to graduate. The current principal at Trottier Middle School hopes to become the new principal at Algonquin. Murdock is one of two finalists for the position announced at last night’s regional school committee meeting. The other finalist is Thomas Mead, assistant principal at Andover High School. A decision is expected by Read the full article → from Algonquin principal finalists announced
Should the police station be torn down?
That’s a question both the Municipal Facilities Committee and the Historical Commission are asking, but their answers are at different ends of the spectrum. There are currently two plans on the table for a new police station, one calls for the existing building to be demolished and replaced, the other is a renovation of the Read the full article → from Should the police station be torn down?
Southborough in the news
Quotes from stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. Getting a glimpse of Obama “We’re hoping to get in really early. If we can get close it would be phenomenal.” —Southborough resident Esha Bawa, who along with 19 other Babson College students hoped to get a jump on inauguration crowds. (Metrowest Daily Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
Driving for dollars
The Metrowest Daily News did a nice profile of Southborough resident Bruce Ledoux last week. Ledoux’s youngest child Colin, a student at Finn, was born with a chromosomal abnormality that causes severe food allergies. Colin’s frequent trips to Children’s Hospital Boston inspired Ledoux to use his passion for race car driving to help raise money Read the full article → from Driving for dollars
Southborough’s snow removal budget depleted
Winter may be only half over, but Southborough has already burned through its entire snow removal budget. The Board of Selectmen last night approved an additional $88K to see the town through the rest of the season. The amount budgeted for snow removal this winter was $229K. That money was all gone even before the Read the full article → from Southborough’s snow removal budget depleted
How reading affects the brain
Does learning to read change the brain? Does the brain of a struggling reader work differently? Can reading interventions rewire the brain? Are music, language, and reading skills connected? Those are the questions to be considered on Thursday evening at a presentation titled “The Reading Brain” sponsored by the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council Read the full article → from How reading affects the brain
A couple of chances to talk with your legislators
The economy and transportation are hot topics this year, and your elected officials want to hear from you. Here are two upcoming opportunities to voice your opinions: Panel Discussion with the Corridor Nine Legislators Thursday, January 22 7:15 – 9:30 am Doubletree Inn, Westborough The discussion will focus on the economy. Southborough representatives Jamie Eldridge, Read the full article → from A couple of chances to talk with your legislators
Got an issue with your property tax bill? Act now.
The amount you pay in property taxes each year is based on two things: the tax rate set by the town and the assessed value of your property. While the tax rate is non-negotiable, you do have the right to ask for a review of your assessed value. But you’d better do it soon – Read the full article → from Got an issue with your property tax bill? Act now.
Winter RAP registration starts today
Online registration for Recreation After School Programs (RAP) begins today. Walk-in registration starts tomorrow. The winter RAP schedule runs February 2 through March 20. Programs are offered at Finn, Woodward, Neary, and Trottier and cover everything from cheerleading to martial arts to cooking to woodworking. There’s even a program at Woodward for Beasties drawing with Read the full article → from Winter RAP registration starts today
Budget cuts mean teachers could be eliminated
I wasn’t able to attend last week’s school committee meeting, but the Metrowest Daily News was there, and they report Southborough teachers could be eliminated due to budget cuts. Superintendent Charles Gobron said at the meeting that two teachers and four aides could be cut. The cuts would most likely happen through attrition, not through Read the full article → from Budget cuts mean teachers could be eliminated
The week in town government – 1/19
Here’s a list of department and committee meetings scheduled for the week. Monday, January 19 MLK Day – no meetings scheduled Tuesday, January 20 Southborough Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee, 6:15 pm @ Hearing Room, Town House Board of Selectmen, 7:00 pm @ Hearing Room Town House Assabet Valley Regional Voc. School Committee, 7:00 pm Read the full article → from The week in town government – 1/19
Algonquin sports wrap-up
Here’s how the week played out for Algonquin teams. Boys Basketball 01/09: Algonquin 59, Milford 46 (more…) 01/12: Algonquin 70, North Middlesex 64 (more…) 01/13: Algonquin 61, Westborough 50 (more and more…) Girls Basketball 01/09: Algonquin 53, Milford 32 (more…) Boys Hockey 01/10: Algonquin 1, Gardner 3 (more…) 01/14: Algonquin 3, Marian 0 (more…) Gymnastics Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up