This is the latest in an occasional series by Beth Melo, a Southborough mom who loves to read to her kids. In this installment, Beth shares her favorite poetry for children in honor of National Poetry Month. Read the full article → from Children’s book blog: Children’s poetry for the non-poetry-lover-parent
Reminder: United Parishes of Southborough to host Easter sunrise service
A reminder that the United Parishes of Southborough will welcome Easter with a Sunrise Service at Hopkinton State Park on April 8. Read the full article → from Reminder: United Parishes of Southborough to host Easter sunrise service
New bylaw would charge residents for repeat pumping assistance
Each time we get heavy rain, the fire department sends out crews and equipment to help residents pump out flooded basements. A new bylaw proposed by Fire Chief Joseph Mauro would charge residents who should be relying on a sump pump instead of the fire department to get out the water. Read the full article → from New bylaw would charge residents for repeat pumping assistance
Volunteers needed for annual town clean-up event: Saturday, April 28
Tired of looking at those discarded fast food bags, soda bottles, and assorted roadside trash as you drive home every day? Why not volunteer to help clean them up during the 21st Annual Town Clean Up event on Saturday, April 28. Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for annual town clean-up event: Saturday, April 28
Resources for learning more about how Town Meeting works
New to town meeting and want to learn how it all works? Or maybe you’re an old-timer who wants to brush up on your procedural etiquette? If so, check out an upcoming screening of the 30-minute video Town Meeting and You on the Southborough Government cable channel. Read the full article → from Resources for learning more about how Town Meeting works
From the Culinary Underground: Dandelion, a beneficial weed
This is the latest in an ongoing guest series brought to you by Southborough’s Culinary Underground. This week Chef Lori takes on a much-maligned springtime ingredient: dandelions. Read the full article → from From the Culinary Underground: Dandelion, a beneficial weed
Algonquin baseball to offer youth clinic – Saturday, April 14
It’s time for baseball season, and to kick it off right, the Algonguin varsity baseball team and coaching staff will hold a youth clinic on Saturday, April 14. The clinic is open to kids ages 6 through 12, and features basic instruction in fielding, pitching, hitting, and game situations. Read the full article → from Algonquin baseball to offer youth clinic – Saturday, April 14
Selectman wants assurances on Assabet building repair project
Southborough is no stranger to school renovation projects, and at Town Meeting next week, voters will be asked to allocate funds for yet another one, this time for Assabet. But our history with renovation projects has one selectman urging caution. Read the full article → from Selectman wants assurances on Assabet building repair project
Lamb campaign names Rosenberg Southborough town captain
An announcement from the campaign of Marty Lamb, who is running to represent Southborough along with the rest of the 8th Middlesex District at the state house. Read the full article → from Lamb campaign names Rosenberg Southborough town captain
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Algonquin boys lacrosse dedicates season to Eric Green
Before the Algonquin boys lacrosse team took the field in their season opener against Groton Dunstable at 9-11 Memorial Field yesterday, they dedicated their season to Trottier seventh grader Eric Green who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. Read the full article → from Algonquin boys lacrosse dedicates season to Eric Green
Refuse hopper at the Transfer Station closed for maintenance
The refuse hopper at the Transfer Station is closed today for scheduled maintenance, and will likely be closed tomorrow as well. Read the full article → from Refuse hopper at the Transfer Station closed for maintenance
Southborough police log (3/30/12 – 4/2/12): Speeding cars and scooters on the road
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (3/30/12 – 4/2/12): Speeding cars and scooters on the road
Town manager legislation: Let’s talk
Our town is luck to have a collection of very smart people who have done their homework and know exactly how they feel about the town manager proposal to be voted on at Town Meeting next week. Unfortunately, I’m not one of them. Read the full article → from Town manager legislation: Let’s talk