Apple iPads are “transforming the way teachers are teaching,” said Jean Tower, Directory of Technology for the Northborough-Southborough School District, late last year. Read the full article → from Apple Computer to talk about iPads in the classroom at Algonquin next week
The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday night voted unanimously to ratify a new 3-year contract for the town’s public works employees. It’s a contract Chairman John Rooney characterized as a “tremendously beneficial” one for the town. Read the full article → from Selectmen praise public works union for concessions in new contract
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
STETTNER, Edward Albert On March 10, 2013 at his home in Southborough, Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Obituary: Edward Albert Stettner
Putt Putt Palooza sponsored by Finn SOS will take place on Friday evening at Finn School. Read the full article → from Putt Putt Palooza on Friday night at Finn School
The Southborough Recreation Department will offer a St. Patrick’s Day part for the pre-K set on Thursday morning. Read the full article → from St. Patrick’s Day party for preschoolers on Thursday
As part of an effort to dissuade students from bringing drugs to schools, police will use drug-sniffing dogs to search inside Algonquin for illegal substances. They’ll also search any cars parked on school grounds. It will mark the first time ever K-9 units have been used to search for drugs at the school. Read the full article → from Drug-sniffing dogs to search Algonquin on Thursday
The latest logs from the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Southborough fire logs (3/5/13 – 3/11/13)
Ann A. (Supeck) Garavente, 81, of Southborough died peacefully on Monday March 11, 2013 at Beaumont of Westborough, after a period of declining health. Read the full article → from Obituary: Ann A. (Supeck) Garavente, 81
If you’re thinking about preschool options for next year and want to learn more about a Montessori approach, consider attending an open house at Southborough’s Montessori Children’s House on Friday. Read the full article → from Southborough Montessori school invites parents to an open house on Friday
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Up to an inch of rain combined with melting snow may cause flooding in our area this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service, which has issued a Flood Watch for all of Central and Western Massachusetts. Read the full article → from Flood watch issued for Southborough today
According to a report in the Metrowest Daily News, Southborough police are investigating the alleged theft of $10K in jewelry from a Middle Road (south) home. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough police investigate jewelry theft
On Wednesday Algonquin will play host to the annual Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education (MAJE) Jazz Festival. Ensembles from five area high schools will join Algonquin for clinics and performances throughout the afternoon and evening. Read the full article → from Algonquin to host jazz festival on Wednesday