Earlier this week I told you about a new support group for parents of teenagers. Today I have something for those at the other end of the parenting spectrum. Beginning later this month, Southboro Medical will offer a class for those working their way through the toddler years. Read the full article → from Southboro Medical offers advanced parenting class for parents of toddlers
This is the latest in an ongoing guest series brought to you by Southborough’s Culinary Underground. This week Chef Lori offers up a hearty bowl of oatmeal – with toppings both sweet and savory – to help get us started on those chilly winter mornings. Read the full article → from From the Culinary Underground: Savoring oatmeal
A retirement party for former Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. will be held early next month in Westborough. Mauro retired last September after 38 years on the force. Read the full article → from Retirement party for Fire Chief Mauro next month
The Regional School Committee met last night to review preliminary budget numbers for Algonquin. Superintendent Charles Gobron told the committee that due to a loss of one-time federal funds and increasing operational costs, the school budget is projected to increase by nearly 6% next year. Read the full article → from Preliminary Algonquin budget shows 6% increase
There are still a few spots left in some children’s recreation programs that start this month. Some begin as soon as Saturday. Brief descriptions are below, but check the Recreation Department website for all the details. Read the full article → from Space available in recreation programs starting this month
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Snuggling up with a good book is one of the great joys in life. Finn School wants to make sure it’s a pleasure some of their Worcester peers don’t miss out on. Read the full article → from Finn School collecting books and blankets through Friday
The Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (nspac.org) will hold a morning coffee hour for parents and caregivers tomorrow in Northborough. Read the full article → from Reminder: Parents and caregivers invited to NSPAC coffee hour on Thursday
I’m not there yet, but I hear it can be challenging to be the parent of a teenager. Southborough residents Leslea Linebarger and her husband are starting a new group to help those parents who need some additional support making it through the teenage years. Read the full article → from Southborough residents start support group for parents of teenagers
I’ve been grateful to the number of you who have visited this blog in the past few days to share your tributes and remembrances of Eric Green, the beloved Southborough 12-year-old who died suddenly and far too young last week. I hope this site in some small way has helped us come together as a community to grieve. Read the full article → from Out of tragedy rises community: A Southborough mom reflects on the death of Eric Green
The Metrowest Daily News today gives us a peek into what the upcoming town election season might hold. Candidates were able to start pulling papers last week, and many incumbents have already done so, but one has said she won’t run again. Read the full article → from School committee, selectmen: An early look at who’s running for re-election and who isn’t (Corrected)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/10/12 – 1/16/12)
A joint investigation by Southborough and Framingham police, along with state police, led to the arrest of two Southborough residents on multiple drug and weapons charges early this morning. Read the full article → from Southborough residents arrested today on drug and weapons charges (UPDATED)
Should Southborough join a growing number of Massachusetts towns that have become certified as “green” communities? That’s the question the town’s Green Technology and Recycling Committee will discuss at an information session on Thursday. Read the full article → from Reminder: Information session on green communities on Thursday