Town Meeting is less than one month away (April 8 – mark your calendars), and there are some big items on the warrant, from operational budgets and capital items to changes in our town government. We’ve talked about much of it here on the blog, but (thankfully) this isn’t the only place to get educated before you vote. Read the full article → from Library will host public forum on town governance articles to be considered by Town Meeting – Thursday, March 21
MWDN: Southborough board creates subcommittee to go over controversial bylaw
There are a lot of changes proposed in the new draft of the town’s zoning code, which will come before voters next October, but the change that has proved most controversial is the one referred to as Open Space Residential Development (OSRD). Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough board creates subcommittee to go over controversial bylaw
Superintendent to discuss school budget at the Senior Center on Wednesday
Southborough’s K-8 school budget has received stamps of approval from all key boards and committees, now it just needs a stamp of approval from voters. Toward that end, Superintendent Charles Gobron will make his annual visit to the Senior Center on Wednesday to discuss his department’s request. Read the full article → from Superintendent to discuss school budget at the Senior Center on Wednesday
School is closed today in Southborough and Northborough
It’s another snow day in Southborough and Northborough. Superintendent Charles Gobron made the call early this morning to close schools due to the weather. By my (unofficial) count, today marks the sixth snow day this year. When putting together the calendar, the district builds in only five snow days for the school year, so it Read the full article → from School is closed today in Southborough and Northborough
At the Southborough Library this week (3/18/13 – 3/23/13): Creepy, crawly creatures, teen cooking, and more
Here’s what’s happening at the Southborough Library this week. Read the full article → from At the Southborough Library this week (3/18/13 – 3/23/13): Creepy, crawly creatures, teen cooking, and more
MCAS test scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to the storm
In anticipation of school closings and delays from the winter storm expected to hit overnight tonight, the Massachusetts Department of Education has decided to postpone the MCAS ELA Composition test scheduled for Tuesday. Read the full article → from MCAS test scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to the storm
MWDN: Southborough School Committee OK’s Fay School
Fay School was founded in 1866. In 1922 it incorporated. But it wasn’t until last week that the school was approved by the town as a legitimate private school. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough School Committee OK’s Fay School
Another round of snow on the way…[sigh]
I love winter. I really do. I love the cold, I love snow, but even I’m getting sick of this winter. Read the full article → from Another round of snow on the way…[sigh]
The week in government (3/18/13 – 3/22/13)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (3/18/13 – 3/22/13)
Reminder: Irish sing-along at the Southborough Library on Saturday
Musician Steve Blunt will be at the Southborough Library on Saturday morning to share songs and stories with an Irish twist. The show starts at 11:00 am. Read the full article → from Reminder: Irish sing-along at the Southborough Library on Saturday
MWDN: Southborough selectmen support expanding board to five members
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously on Tuesday night to lend their support to an article at Town Meeting next month that would increase the size of the Board of Selectmen from three to five members. While they agreed they wanted to give voters a chance to weigh in on the idea, they didn’t all agree expanding the board is a good idea. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen support expanding board to five members
Press release round-up: News from the State House
Our state representatives, Carolyn Dykema in the House and Jamie Eldridge in the Senate, have sent out a number of press releases over the past few weeks to update constituents on the goings-on in Boston. Here’s a round-up of their latest announcements. Read the full article → from Press release round-up: News from the State House
Job opening: Part-time administrative assistant for the Southborough Recreation Department
The Town of Southborough seeks applicants for a part-time [no benefits] position in the Recreation Department. Read the full article → from Job opening: Part-time administrative assistant for the Southborough Recreation Department
Save the date: Southborough Gardeners present Art in Bloom – April 11-13
The Southborough Gardeners next month will present Art in Bloom: Floral Interpretations of Algonquin Student Art. The exhibit will on display at the Southborough Library from April 11-13, with an opening reception on the evening of April 11. Read the full article → from Save the date: Southborough Gardeners present Art in Bloom – April 11-13