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With the power out and Internet connections down, Southborough residents grabbed their smartphones and did what thousands of others along the East Coast were doing. They tweeted. Read the full article → from Roundup: The best tweets from Tropical Storm Irene

The 245 families in Southborough still without power will have to wait a few more days. According to a timeline released by National Grid this afternoon, the remaining restoration in Southborough will begin on Wednesday and will be mostly completed by Friday. Some in Southborough will have to wait as long as Sunday. Read the full article → from National Grid: Most in Southborough will have power by Friday (UPDATED)

In a recent open thread, commenter spel made the observation that “poison ivy vines are creeping on to side walks in several places, along Rte. 85 and several other roads in south side of the town,” and wondered whether the town does anything to control the pesky creeper. Read the full article → from Good question: Who takes care of poison ivy along the roadside?

A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government

Selectman Bill Boland will hold office hours at the Southborough Senior Center on Saturday morning. Read the full article → from Reminder: Selectman to hold office hours at the Senior Center on Saturday

Woodward school was recently chosen for a prestigious award in recognition of its reading program. Woodward was the only school from Massachusetts to receive the International Reading Association Exemplary Reading Program Award. Read the full article → from Woodward receives award for its reading program

On the warrant next month, Town Meeting voters will get to decide whether or not to reimburse town employees the $14K they spent in legal fees during a town-led investigation of alleged remarks made at an after-hours gathering at Pizzeria Uno. Read the full article → from POLL: Should town employees be reimbursed for legal fees?

Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (1/10 – 1/16)

A former member of the Municipal Facilities Committee alleges misuse of funds and Open Meeting Law violations. Read the full article → from Former committee member alleges misuse of funds and other wrongdoing

Here’s a list of when our municipal facilities will be closed over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Read the full article → from Holiday schedule for the transfer station, library, and other spots around town

Here are the results of this week’s games. Read the full article → from High school sports wrap-up (12/10 – 12/16)

The Interboro Band will perform its annual Holiday Concert on Saturday at the Trottier Middle School auditorium. The band is a collection of professional and amateur musicians who range in age from high school students through seniors. Read the full article → from Interboro community band to perform on Saturday