Selectmen were back at the task of reviewing annual budgets last night, and the question of how to make the most efficient use of Town House clerical staff apparently took center stage. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough selectmen ask whether clerical staff could be shared
Fire department log for the week (2/14/12 – 2/20/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department log for the week (2/14/12 – 2/20/12)
Southborough Library to host talk on Bread & Roses mill strike – Thursday
One hundred years ago this winter, more than twenty thousand immigrant workers at textile mills in Lawrence, MA went on strike over low wages and unfair working conditions. This week the Southborough Library will host a discussion on the 8-week strike and its role in the emerging labor movement of the early 20th century. Read the full article → from Southborough Library to host talk on Bread & Roses mill strike – Thursday
News round-up: From the halls of Algonquin
Northborough has two online news sources – The Daily Northborough and Northborough Patch – that each do a great job of covering all things Algonquin. Here’s a round-up of some of the stories coming out of the Reg. Read the full article → from News round-up: From the halls of Algonquin
St. Mark’s rink open for ice skating this week
Southborough Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson said in a comment on the blog last week that the outdoor rink at Woodward probably will not open this year thanks to a combination of uncooperative weather and overeager adults. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s rink open for ice skating this week
Save the date: 43rd Annual Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, March 4
Mark your calendars for one of Southborough’s tastiest fundraisers, the annual Boy Scout Troop 1 Pancake Breakfast at Neary School, which will be held this year on Saturday, March 4. Read the full article → from Save the date: 43rd Annual Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, March 4
The week in high school sports (2/20/12 – 2/26/12)
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