Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (2/20/12 – 2/26/12)
Water rates for Southborough expected to decrease next year

The MWRA announced earlier this month that water rates will increase an average of 3.9% for its member communities. The actual rate change for each town varies based on a number of factors, and turns out that’s good news for Southborough. Read the full article → from Water rates for Southborough expected to decrease next year
The week in government (2/20/12 – 2/24/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (2/20/12 – 2/24/12)
Save the date: Annual Rotary Club Talent Show – Friday, March 2
Mark your calendars for the annual Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show to be held at at Trottier on Friday, March 2. Read the full article → from Save the date: Annual Rotary Club Talent Show – Friday, March 2
February vacation fun: Pirate week at the Southborough Library
It’s all about pirates at the Southborough Library next week. Stop into the Children’s Room for pirate-themed crafts and activities throughout the week. Read the full article → from February vacation fun: Pirate week at the Southborough Library
Southborough Democrats elect convention delegates

Last weekend Democrats in Southborough met to elect the delegates they’ll send to the party convention in Springfield in June. Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats elect convention delegates
Mauro still the top name at the Southborough Fire Department

The name at the top of the new Fire Department org chart is going to look familiar to most of you: Mauro. After a unanimous decision by selectmen last night, Joseph Mauro will succeed his brother John Jr. as chief of the Southborough Fire Department. Read the full article → from Mauro still the top name at the Southborough Fire Department
Conservation Commission looking for new member
If you’re interested in the conservation issues that face Southborough, keep reading. The town is looking for residents who are interested in filling the Conservation Commission vacancy left by the late Dick Upjohn. Read the full article → from Conservation Commission looking for new member
Breaking news: Joseph Mauro appointed fire chief
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously tonight to appoint Joseph Mauro as Southborough’s new fire chief. The decision caps off a selection process that took nearly nine months. Read the full article → from Breaking news: Joseph Mauro appointed fire chief
From the Culinary Underground: Home on the range

This is the latest in an ongoing guest series brought to you by Southborough’s Culinary Underground. This week Chef Lori shares a healthy alternative for those of you who love red meat: bison. Read the full article → from From the Culinary Underground: Home on the range
Knights of Columbus hold Free Throw Competition (UPDATED)

The annual Southborough Counsel 119 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition was held at Trottier last month. About a dozen kids participated. Read the full article → from Knights of Columbus hold Free Throw Competition (UPDATED)
MWDN: Regional School Committee hikes Southborough’s 2013 assessment
While the K-8 School Committee was meeting to hash out its differences with the Advisory Committee last night, the Regional School Committee was meeting to approve its proposed FY13 budget. It’s a budget that doles out an 8% increase to Southborough taxpayers thanks to rising Southborough enrollment. Read the full article → from MWDN: Regional School Committee hikes Southborough’s 2013 assessment
Advisory Committee, School Committee fail to see eye-to-eye
The oft-stated goal of last night’s meeting between the Advisory Committee and K-8 School Committee was “to find a way to move forward” after a very public breakdown in communication between the two groups. Whether they did that remains to be seen. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee, School Committee fail to see eye-to-eye
What went on the market this week

What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from What went on the market this week