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
Library Trustee Betsy Rosenbloom recently announced she would be stepping down from her post on the Library Board of Trustees after having served for three years. That leaves a vacancy the board hopes to fill with an interim appointment. Read the full article → from Library board looking for a new trustee
Registration is ongoing for Southborough Youth Baseball and Softball’s upcoming spring season. Sign up by January 31 to take advantage of the early registration discount. Read the full article → from Reminder: Early bird registration for Southborough Youth Baseball’s spring season ends Thursday
The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC), a volunteer organization that serves as a resource for parents and guardians of children with special needs and learning differences, will hold a coffee hour in Northborough on Thursday. Read the full article → from NSPAC to hold coffee hour on Thursday for parents and guardians of special needs children
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/28/13 – 2/3/13)
Southborough police report a home on School Street was broken into last week. Following a rash of home burglaries at the end of last summer, this incident marks the first home break-in Southborough has seen in several months. Read the full article → from Southborough home broken into last week
Here’s what’s happening at the Southborough Library this week. Read the full article → from At the Southborough Library this week (1/28/13 – 2/2/13): eBooks, memory books, and more
Those of you headed east through Southborough this morning were faced with a slow go. Work to repair a broken water main had Route 9 eastbound down to one lane in Fayville, and that caused a miles-long backup along Route 9, as well as delays on side roads as commuters tried to find ways around the traffic. Read the full article → from Water main break on Route 9 causes traffic headache this morning
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/28/13 – 2/1/13)
Sylvia (Goldman) “Simmie” Hirsch, 95, a long-time Southborough resident, died on Thursday, January 24, 2013, surrounded by her family. Read the full article → from Obituary: Sylvia “Simmie” Hirsch, 95
The Southborough Police Department reports on its Facebook page that a water main on Turnpike Road (Route 9) has burst, making for a traffic headache tonight and possibly into the Monday morning commute. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Water main break on Route 9 eastbound may impact the morning commute
There’s still a bit of snow on the ground, and forecasts say we might get a touch more tonight. Maybe not enough to break out the sleds, but the next time you’re looking for a spot to zoom down the slopes, don’t forget about Chestnut Hill Farm. Read the full article → from Looking for a spot to go sledding? Think Chestnut Hill Farm.
Trottier students will stage a performance of the classic Anne of Green Gables this weekend as the school’s annual dramatic performance. Read the full article → from ‘Anne of Green Gables’ plays at Trottier this weekend
Brush burning season opened earlier this month, but before you break out the matches, don’t forget to get your permit. Read the full article → from Brush burning permits available now through May 1