Quotes from stories in the local media that have a Southborough connection. Southboro Medical to offer new services “It was a great opportunity to do the right thing for the community.” —John Polanowicz, president and CEO of Marlborough Hospital on a recently-announced partnership with Southboro Medical Group. Under the agreement, Marlboro Hospital will move a Read the full article → from Southborough in the news
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More snow on the way: where’s it going to go?
The National Weather Service says we’re in for another 5 to 8 inches on Wednesday. That’s down from the 10+ inches I was hearing yesterday. Even so, with all the snow we’ve had this year, I’m not sure where we’ll pile the new stuff tomorrow. At least it’s a weekday storm so the town won’t Read the full article → from More snow on the way: where’s it going to go?
We were there: A Southborough resident’s inauguration tale
Former Southborough resident Clare Curran was part of history last week. Along with friends Vanessa Hale (Southborough’s Assistant Town Administrator) and Vera Kolias (Southborough’s Town Planner), Clare traveled to Washington to take in the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Here she shares what it was like to be a witness to history. We Were There! Read the full article → from We were there: A Southborough resident’s inauguration tale
How to run for office in Southborough
If you’re reading this blog (and hooray that so many of you are!), you’re obviously interested in the myriad issues facing our town right now. But wouldn’t you like to do something more than just read about it? Wouldn’t you like to become a more active participant in the decisions that will shape the future Read the full article → from How to run for office in Southborough
Fire department responds to two chimney fires this weekend
You’ve had your chimney swept recently, right? The Southborough Fire Department responded to two chimney fires in the span of just four hours this weekend – one in Southborough and one in Hopkinton. The one in Southborough happened on Garrison Lane (off Oregon Road) just after midnight on Sunday. The occupants had extinguished the fire Read the full article → from Fire department responds to two chimney fires this weekend
It’s going to cost more to send your kid to school next year
And I’m not just talking about your rising property taxes. Governor Patrick may have spared schools from the latest round of budget cuts, but that doesn’t mean the school district is going to have an easy time making ends meet. And one strategy they intend to use is passing along some of the rising expense Read the full article → from It’s going to cost more to send your kid to school next year
What impact will local aid cuts have on Southborough?
See the woman in the front row on the left? That’s Southborough’s Assistant Town Administrator Vanessa Hale looking none too happy. And with good reason. Hale attended the municipal conference last week at which Governor Deval Patrick announced massive cuts in local aid to cities and towns. Patrick said he will cut $128 million for Read the full article → from What impact will local aid cuts have on Southborough?
The week in town government
There aren’t a lot of meetings scheduled for this week, but the ones that are scheduled are all meaty (meety?). The Advisory Committee takes on the tough topic of budgets, the Planning Board looks at traffic on Route 9, the ZBA talks about Woodland Meadows, and the Conservation Commission considers EMC. I don’t know what Read the full article → from The week in town government
Algonquin sports wrap-up
Algonquin sophomore and Southborough resident Lauren Yung was named the Student Athlete of the Month for December by the MIAA. Yung is an all-star on the volleyball team and a straight-A student. Read more in the Metrowest Daily News. In other sports news, here’s how things went for Algonquin teams this week. Boys Basketball 01/16: Read the full article → from Algonquin sports wrap-up
Pre-school screening
The Northborough/Southborough Public School’s Integrated Pre-School Program is inviting neighborhood children who will be three years old by June 15, 2009 for a screening for possible enrollment. The program brings together neighborhood children and special needs children. The screenings will take place on January 30, 2009 at both the Zeh and Finn Schools. For a Read the full article → from Pre-school screening
How much those snow plows cost you
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
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?