Generally when I attend a Board of Selectmen meeting, I report back to you on the big stuff they talk about – things like the Swap Shop and the search for a new fire chief. But there are a lot of smaller decisions and discussions that happen at the meetings too. Read the full article → from Short takes from the Board of Selectmen meeting: December 6, 2011
Ten miles of toilet paper: St. Mark’s tries to break mathematical record
Try this experiment. Go get yourself a length of toilet paper. Now fold it in half crosswise. Fold it in half again and again. It won’t take long – maybe three or four folds – before the paper won’t stay folded anymore. Now try taking 53,000 feet of toilet paper and folding it in half over and over. That’s exactly what a group of students from St. Mark’s did last week. Read the full article → from Ten miles of toilet paper: St. Mark’s tries to break mathematical record
The week in government (12/12 – 12/16)
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (12/12 – 12/16)
What to do in Southborough this weekend
It’s another busy holiday weekend in Southborough. Here for your easy reference are all the happenings. Read the full article → from What to do in Southborough this weekend
Eat at Pizzeria Uno on Sunday and raise some “dough” for the Algonquin wrestling team
The Algonquin wrestling team is looking to raise some dough, and you can help. Just enjoy a meal at Pizzeria Uno’s Westborough location (225 Turnpike Road) on Sunday, and up to 20% of your meal ticket will benefit the team. Read the full article → from Eat at Pizzeria Uno on Sunday and raise some “dough” for the Algonquin wrestling team
Girl Scout cookie sales start today
Southborough scouts joined others in Eastern Massachusetts this week in kicking off their annual Girl Scout cookie sale. It’s a big fundraiser for Southborough troops, with up to $0.75 of each box sold going directly back to support local troop activities. Read the full article → from Girl Scout cookie sales start today
MWDN: Southborough board endorses swap shop
The town’s Green Technology and Recycling Committee met last night and on their agenda was the Swap Shop. I wasn’t able to attend, but thankfully the Metrowest Daily News was there. Read the full article → from MWDN: Southborough board endorses swap shop
Marlborough native returns to the Steeple Coffeehouse stage on Saturday
On Saturday night, the Steeple Coffeehouse, located in Pilgrim Church’s Fellowship Hall, will welcome back to the stage popular local artist Jason Anick. A Marlborough native, Anick will lead a quartet of talented musicians. Read the full article → from Marlborough native returns to the Steeple Coffeehouse stage on Saturday
Southborough police log (12/5/11 – 12/7/11): Reports of fraud, Christmas lights cut
Here are the latest logs from the Southborough Police Department Read the full article → from Southborough police log (12/5/11 – 12/7/11): Reports of fraud, Christmas lights cut
Assabet Valley Mastersingers annual Messiah Sing on Sunday
Assabet Valley Mastersingers’s annual Messiah Sing concert takes place on Sunday in Northborough. Read the full article → from Assabet Valley Mastersingers annual Messiah Sing on Sunday
Notes from the Culinary Underground: Step away from the can opener
This is the latest in an ongoing guest series brought to you by Southborough’s Culinary Underground. This week Chef Suzanne offers a tasty – and easy – alternative to canned soup. Read the full article → from Notes from the Culinary Underground: Step away from the can opener
Rotary donates $1700 to the Southborough Food Pantry
At their meeting this week, Southborough Rotary donated $1700 in gift cards to the Southborough Food Pantry. The money for the cards was raised through Rotary’s annual Heritage Day Road Race, and will go to support the pantry’s holiday drive. Read the full article → from Rotary donates $1700 to the Southborough Food Pantry
Interboro Community Band holiday concert on Sunday
In the spirit for some family-friendly holiday music? The Interboro Community Band will hold their annual holiday concert on Sunday. Here are the details. Read the full article → from Interboro Community Band holiday concert on Sunday
Selectmen approve new cemetery policies, increase notification times and fees
A change in the union contract for DPW workers means more notice will be required to hold a Monday burial at Southborough’s Rural Cemetery. It’s a move one local funeral director said was insensitive to grieving families. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve new cemetery policies, increase notification times and fees