The New England Primate Research Center in Southborough has been cited for a second animal death that occurred in 2011. The Primate Center is owned and operated by Harvard Medical School. Read the full article → from Harvard cited for another primate death at Southborough facility (Updated)
Preliminary K-8 school budget to be presented tonight
Taxpayers will get their first look at next year’s K-8 school budget tonight. Superintendent Charles Gobron is expected to present preliminary numbers at this evening’s school committee meeting. Read the full article → from Preliminary K-8 school budget to be presented tonight
Fire department logs for the week (1/3/12 – 1/9/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/3/12 – 1/9/12)
Southborough may see snow or ice tomorrow night
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for late tonight through tomorrow evening for a fast-moving storm that could bring snow and ice to Southborough. Read the full article → from Southborough may see snow or ice tomorrow night
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
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
Southborough Democrats to elect delegates to state convention
With the New Hampshire primary today, the Republicans may have center stage, but Southborough Democrats are starting the wheels of their political machine rolling. Next month they’ll elect delegates to attend the state convention in June. Read the full article → from Southborough Democrats to elect delegates to state convention
Southborough resident recommends closing Woodward due to declining enrollment
The question about whether to close one of Southborough’s four schools is not a new one. While school enrollment has been decreasing over the past several years, the K-8 school committee maintains it’s not feasible to consolidate students into three schools. But one Southborough resident says it’s time to take another look at the numbers. Read the full article → from Southborough resident recommends closing Woodward due to declining enrollment
MWDN: McDonald’s files plan for Tin Alley Grill site
Framingham’s former Tin Alley restaurant on Route 9 just east of the Southborough border has been sitting vacant for years now. In 2010 a developer sought approval to build a “classy strip club” on the site. Fortunately, that plan fell through. Now comes word that McDonalds wants the site for its golden arches. Read the full article → from MWDN: McDonald’s files plan for Tin Alley Grill site
Assabet robotics team kicks off season
The Assabet robotics team is ready to start building, having kicked off their season this weekend. Here’s a press release from Assabet with more information. Read the full article → from Assabet robotics team kicks off season
Legos at the library on Tuesday
Love your Legos? Children ages five and up are invited to stop by the Southborough Public Library on Tuesday to make Lego creations. The library will have all the Lego building supplies, including idea books. Read the full article → from Legos at the library on Tuesday
The week in high school sports (1/8/12 – 1/15/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in high school sports (1/8/12 – 1/15/12)
Southborough residents, Fay community pay tribute to Dick Upjohn
Southborough lost one of its great residents last week when Dick Upjohn died suddenly at the age of 82. I only knew Mr. Upjohn by sight, but what an awe-inspiring sight he was. He famously rode his bicycle all over town, briefcase strapped to the back. For my part, I would most often see him out jogging along Deerfoot Road, no matter the weather. It’s a sight – and a source of insipration – I will greatly miss. Read the full article → from Southborough residents, Fay community pay tribute to Dick Upjohn
Zoning board has mixed reaction to proposed Capasso project
I wasn’t able to go to last week’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, but a write-up in the Metrowest Daily News suggests the board expressed both support and over a proposal to return the Capasso Farms property on Framingham Road to a working farm. Read the full article → from Zoning board has mixed reaction to proposed Capasso project
The week in government (1/9/12 – 1/13/12)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (1/9/12 – 1/13/12)