At the beginning of the budget season, Advisory Committee member John Butler volunteered to be the committee’s liaison to the K-8 School Committee. His goal was to help the finance committee better understand the school’s budget so it could make an informed recommendation to Town Meeting about what voters should approve. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee member says school committee uncooperative during budget process (UPDATED)
Movie night at the Southborough Library on Saturday
February is the month for romance. On Saturday, February 11, from 4:30 to 8:30, the Southborough Library will show the classic film Gone with the Wind based on the timeless novel by Margaret Mitchell. Relive the tempestuous romance between Rhett Butler and Scarlet O’Hara as the Civil War rages on around them. Read the full article → from Movie night at the Southborough Library on Saturday
Neary students to present Sleeping Beauty this weekend
It’s time for the annual Neary Drama Club play, and this year the students will stage a production of Sleeping Beauty. Read the full article → from Neary students to present Sleeping Beauty this weekend
Local election season off to a slow start
It’s been a bit of a slow start to this year’s local election season. Since the process kicked off in early January, only nine residents have pulled papers to run for office. At this (admittedly still early) point in the game, there are no contested races and some positions have no interested candidates. Read the full article → from Local election season off to a slow start
Superintendent further trims K-8 school budget request
Calling it a “very modest increase,” Superintendent Charles Gobron asked the K-8 School Committee last night to approve a budget that represents a 0.68% increase over the previous year. The school committee voted to do just that, but not before some debate over the request. Read the full article → from Superintendent further trims K-8 school budget request
February vacation fun: Boys lacrosse clinic
Looking for things to do over February vacation? Over the next few days I’ll share with you all the fun events and activities going on in Southborough (or nearby). First up, a two-day lacrosse clinic for boys in grades five through eight. Read the full article → from February vacation fun: Boys lacrosse clinic
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Obituary: Minnie J. Savoca – February 5, 2012
Minnie J. Savoca, 78 of Shrewsbury died in her home Feb 5, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born in New Brunswick, NJ and lived there for many years. She also lived with her family in Woolrich, PA and Delmar, NY before moving to Westbrook Crossing in Shrewsbury in 2005. She leaves behind three Read the full article → from Obituary: Minnie J. Savoca – February 5, 2012
Obituary: Robert M. Ercolani – January 31, 2012
Robert M. Ercolani, age 77, a lifelong Marlborough resident died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 31, 2012, while vacationing with his wife, Theresa, in Aruba. Born in Marlborough, MA on February 23, 1934, he was the son of the late Fred and Edna (Dufault) Ercolani. He was raised and educated in Marlborough and was a graduate of Read the full article → from Obituary: Robert M. Ercolani – January 31, 2012
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Southborough Library on Saturday
Valentine’s Day comes early at the Southborough Library. On Saturday, join your friends for Valentine-themed cookie decorating, crafts, and games from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Read the full article → from Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Southborough Library on Saturday
Reminder: Southborough Democrats to elect delegates to state convention – Saturday
Southborough Democrats will meet at the library on Saturday to elect delegates to attend the state convention in Springfield in June. All registered Democrats in Southborough are invited to attend. Read the full article → from Reminder: Southborough Democrats to elect delegates to state convention – Saturday
Soutborough police log (2/3/12 – 2/6/12): Sheep, cows, and turkey running wild
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Soutborough police log (2/3/12 – 2/6/12): Sheep, cows, and turkey running wild
Selectmen adopt legislation that will give the town more control over health care costs
Selectmen late last month adopted a state law that will give them more leverage in negotiating health care costs with the unions. It’s a move that could save the town upwards of $500K, but selectmen said they don’t plan to implement any changes right away. Read the full article → from Selectmen adopt legislation that will give the town more control over health care costs
Fire department logs for the week (1/31/12 – 2/6/12)
What the fire department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (1/31/12 – 2/6/12)