The town is again working with a resident yoga instructor to hold a “relaxing and rejuvenating” session for the public this weekend. Read the full article → from Family Yoga in the Park (or indoors) — Sunday (Updated)
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?
The New England Center for Children will hold its 5th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Autism on Saturday, May 7 at Trottier Middle School. The race route follows Deerfoot, Parkerville, and Clifford Roads. Read the full article → from Register for the annual NECC 5K Walk/Run for Autism
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
The Southborough (K-8) School Committee met last night and put their stamp of approval on a new teacher contract that will award 3.5 percent in pay raises over the next three years in return for teachers paying more for their health insurance. Read the full article → from K-8 school committee approves new teacher contract
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)