If you don’t count the freak storm in October, it’s been a snow-free season so far. Snow or no snow, the annual winter parking ban went into effect at the beginning of the month. Read the full article → from Winter parking rules now in effect
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/19 – 12/23)
It’s the last full weekend before Christmas, and my guess is many of you are still working on your holiday gift list. But if you’re anything like me, you’ll go to great lengths to avoid the mall. Fortunately, with so many wonderful gift-giving options in our own backyard, that’s not hard to do. Need ideas? Just take a look at the My Southborough Shop Local Guide. Read the full article → from Shop local: Southborough-themed gifts
At the request of town officials, Superintendent Charles Gobron this week outlined how a 1% budget cut would impact Southborough schools. In a presentation to the K-8 School Committee, Gobron said the reduction could mean the loss of as many as 11 teaching positions. Read the full article → from Gobron: Reducing budget by 1% would result in loss of up to 11 teachers
Reader Jim said he called National Grid’s main number and used their phone system’s spell-by-name feature to reach Marcy Reed, president of National Grid in Massachusetts. “I left a polite message on her voice mail advising her of the unresponsiveness of National Grid as shown on this blog, and asked her to view the blog and get this dangerous situation resolved,” he wrote in a comment on Wednesday. Read the full article → from National Grid responds to question about clearing wires – UPDATED
The holidays are a season of indulgence for many (who me?), but we all know New Year’s and its resolutions are just around the corner. If one of your resolutions for 2012 will be to improve your health and fitness, the Rotary Clubs of Southborough and Northborough have just the program for you. Read the full article → from Start your year off healthy with Rotary’s Winning Wellness Challenge
Here’s a opportunity for kids to do something both fun and educational over winter break. Read the full article → from Southborough Recreation offers robotics workshop over winter break
This week you have a chance to own a piece of Algonquin sports history. During the boys varsity basketball game on Friday the Algonquin Athletic Boosters will host a silent auction for five championship signs. Read the full article → from Algonquin championship road signs to be auctioned off on Friday
Southborough scouts – and some of their parents – got to spend the night on a battleship on a recent trip to Rhode Island’s Battleship Cove. My Southborough reaader Robert Flynn sent along this update. Read the full article → from Cub Scouts visit Battleship Cove, spend a night aboard the USS Massachusetts
Tens of thousands of firefighters and first responders are expected to attend today’s funeral of Wrocester Firefighter X who was killed while fighting a fire in the city last week. Southborough firefighters are there too, supporting their Worcester commrades on a very practical level. Read the full article → from Southborough sends fire crew to Worcester
If you spend more money on schools do you necessarily ensure a higher-quality education for students? That’s the question posed by Selectman John Rooney at last night’s K-8 School Committee meeting. The question – and the data Rooney presented to back it up – was not well received by the School Committee. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough school board rips selectman after he questions spending
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Firefighter Jon D. Davies Senior of the Worcester Fire Department. Read the full article → from Why flags are at half staff today: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Linda over at SouthboroughNews.com is looking for the best holiday lights in town. For the second year in a row, she’s running her Holiday Lighting Contest. Enter a photo of your done-up decorations for a chance to win some great prizes. Read the full article → from Who has the best holiday display in Southborough?