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
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Reminder: Selectman to hold office hours at the Senior Center on Saturday
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 receives award for its reading program

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
POLL: Should town employees be reimbursed for legal fees?
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?
High school sports this week (1/10 – 1/16)

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)
Former committee member alleges misuse of funds and other wrongdoing

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
Holiday schedule for the transfer station, library, and other spots around town
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
High school sports wrap-up (12/10 – 12/16)
Here are the results of this week’s games. Read the full article → from High school sports wrap-up (12/10 – 12/16)
Interboro community band to perform on Saturday
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
Four Algonquin students charged with beating female classmate
Multiple news outlets are reporting that four Algonquin students, including two from Southborough, have been charged with beating a female classmate in September. The alleged assault left the student with a broken nose and tooth. Read the full article → from Four Algonquin students charged with beating female classmate
Another home broken into on Bantry Road
Southborough had another home break-in this week. The residents of a Bantry Road home went out for about 90 minutes on Monday evening and returned to find someone had broken into their home. The perpetrator had already left by the time the residents arrived home. Read the full article → from Another home broken into on Bantry Road
What the fire department has been up to (12/7 – 12/13)
Fire department logs for the week Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (12/7 – 12/13)
In the media: Southborough man charged with attacking his mother
Here’s the type of story you never want to hear. A 23-year-old Southborough man is charged with attacking his mother in Westborough over the weekend. Read the full article → from In the media: Southborough man charged with attacking his mother
Have supper with Santa at Assabet on Thursday
Missed Santa when he was in Southborough this weekend? Don’t want to brave the crowds at the mall to get a few minutes with the big guy? How about a leisurely 3-course meal with Santa instead? Read the full article → from Have supper with Santa at Assabet on Thursday