Two new candidates will be considered for the position of Southborough Fire Chief, the screening committee announced today, and both are current members of the Southborough Fire Department. Captain Joseph Mauro and Lieutenant Christian Dano will be interviewed for the position by the Board of Selectmen at a meeting later this month. Read the full article → from Selectmen to interview additional candidates for fire chief
Reminder: Support group for parents of teens meets tonight
A reminder that the support group for parents of teens recently founded by two Southborough residents meets tonight at Chapel of the Cross in Westborough from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Read the full article → from Reminder: Support group for parents of teens meets tonight
Southborough public safety chiefs warn against proposed budget cuts
Southborough’s public safety chiefs went before the Board of Selectmen and Advisory Committee last night to make the case for a level-service budget for next year. Both Interim Fire Chief Michael Dunne and Police Chief Jane Moran said proposed cuts would harm their already understaffed departments. Read the full article → from Southborough public safety chiefs warn against proposed budget cuts
Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, February 1
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of former Boston mayor Kevin White. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Wednesday, February 1
Fire department logs for the week (1/24/12 – 1/30/12)
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/24/12 – 1/30/12)
PHOTOS: Annual Pinewood Derby
Southborough Cub Scouts took part in the annual Pinewood Derby last Saturday. Bob Flynn was kind enough to send in some photos of the event. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Annual Pinewood Derby
The week in Southborough history: Captain controversy, school enrollment on the rise, and Harry Potter fever
Each week we take a look back at the top stories reported in the Southborough Villager 10 years, 20 years, and 30 years ago. Here are the stories that were making headlines during the week of January 30. Read the full article → from The week in Southborough history: Captain controversy, school enrollment on the rise, and Harry Potter fever
Residents say town manager legislation goes too far
There were no fireworks at last night’s well-attended public meeting to discuss the pros and cons of moving to a town manager form of government – just plenty of thoughtful discussion. I was impressed all around. Read the full article → from Residents say town manager legislation goes too far
Southborough police log (1/28/12 – 1/29/12): Rabid raccoons and lost lambs
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Southborough police log (1/28/12 – 1/29/12): Rabid raccoons and lost lambs
Southborough firefighters help battle Framingham blaze
Southborough firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire in Framingham last night that heavily damaged a vacant multi-family home, reports the Metrowest Daily News. Read the full article → from Southborough firefighters help battle Framingham blaze
Dick Curran: Memories of my neighbor
The Spa has been called The Spa for about as long as anyone around here can remember. But growing up, my family didn’t call it that. We called it Dick’s. Read the full article → from Dick Curran: Memories of my neighbor
Presentation on how to deal with childhood infections – Tuesday, January 31
Pediatrician and Southborough resident Dr. Safdar Medina will be at the Southborough Library on Tuesday evening to share prevention strategies and natural remedies for childhood infections. The talk is aimed at parents and caregivers. Read the full article → from Presentation on how to deal with childhood infections – Tuesday, January 31
The week in high school sports (1/23/12 – 2/5/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/23/12 – 2/5/12)
Lively debate predicted at tonight’s town manager legislation meeting
The Metrowest Daily News predicts a lively debate at tonight’s public meeting to discuss whether Southborough should move to a town manager form of government. If the comments on this blog are any indication, there’s a pretty good chance they’ll be right. Read the full article → from Lively debate predicted at tonight’s town manager legislation meeting