What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
On the market this week
Neil Simon comedy opens at Algonquin on Thursday
The Algonquin spring play opens on Thursday, and this year’s selection is Neil Simon’s comedy “The Good Doctor.” Directed by Algonquin English teacher Tom Alera, the show features Zach Lusk, Alex Lafreniere, Brittany Price, Max Ludwig, Sarah Gittins, and Andy Hamilton. Read the full article → from Neil Simon comedy opens at Algonquin on Thursday
K-8 School Committee rejects school choice option; Regional school committee to vote tomorrow
Every year our school committees vote on whether to allow out-of-district students to attend our schools as part of the state’s school choice program. The K-8 School Committee has never voted to accept the option in the past, and this year was no different. Read the full article → from K-8 School Committee rejects school choice option; Regional school committee to vote tomorrow
Trottier music ensembles honor classmate by ‘doing their best’
It’s competition season for Trottier music ensembles. As they have in past years, the groups this year are earning accolade after accolade: honorable mention at the University of New Hampshire Jazz Festival in March. Silver at the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductor’s Association last month. Read the full article → from Trottier music ensembles honor classmate by ‘doing their best’
Turnout at town elections was about average
For reason we can debate in the comments, town elections in Southborough don’t have a particularly big draw. At Monday’s election, only 21% of the town’s voting population cast a ballot. Historically speaking that’s about average. Read the full article → from Turnout at town elections was about average
Fire department logs for the week
What the fire department has been up to Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week
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 police logs (5/10/12 – 5/13/12): Rocks thrown through windows and a Porta-Potty accident
The latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police logs (5/10/12 – 5/13/12): Rocks thrown through windows and a Porta-Potty accident
Reminder: NSPAC Go the Distance awards ceremony TONIGHT
Tonight the Northborough/Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council (NSPAC) will host its second annual Appreciation Awards evening at Algonquin. The organization’s Go the Distance awards recognize those who have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of children with special needs. Read the full article → from Reminder: NSPAC Go the Distance awards ceremony TONIGHT
Southborough voters let Boland and Mills keep their seats
It will be another three years on the Board of Selectmen for Bill Boland, who won his reelection bid yesterday. Boland won what in recent days had become a contentious race against challenger Leo Bartolini. Boland got 942 votes (65%) versus Bartolini’s 509 (35%). Read the full article → from Southborough voters let Boland and Mills keep their seats
Why flags are at half staff today – Tuesday, May 15
Flags in Southborough and across the nation are flying at half staff today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week. This is an annual recognition of the sacrifices public safety officers make and the dangers they face in protecting citizens. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today – Tuesday, May 15
Breaking news: Boland and Mills win at the polls
The votes are in, and Bill Boland has won reelection to the Board of Selectman. Boland received 942 votes to challenger Leo Bartolini Jr’s 509. In Southborough’s other contested race, Andrew Mills was awarded a seat on the Planning Board over Sam Stivers by a margin of 903 to 463 votes. Town Clerk Paul Berry Read the full article → from Breaking news: Boland and Mills win at the polls
4th Annual Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament to be held June 1
The Fourth Annual Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough on Friday, June 1. The tournament is in honor of Southborough’s former police chief William Webber who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 2008 at the age of 53. Read the full article → from 4th Annual Billy Webber Memorial Golf Tournament to be held June 1
High school sports this week (5/14/12 – 5/20/12)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (5/14/12 – 5/20/12)