At town meeting next Monday, the Advisory Committee will present a set of budgets to voters. So will the Board of Selectmen. Both sets call for a tax increase somewhere in the neighborhood of 2 percent. But turns out those won’t be the only options for voters. There will also be a third set of budgets presented — a set that calls for no tax increase. Read the full article → from Advisory Committee member to present minority report at Town Meeting
Senator Scott Brown visits Assabet
Senator Scott Brown toured Assabet last Friday. It’s a visit that almost didn’t happen (again) because of snow. Read the full article → from Senator Scott Brown visits Assabet
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Southborough Girl Scouts volunteer at Boston Marathon training run
My Southborough reader Francie sent in this report about Southborough girl scouts who provided some welcomed encouragement for marathon runners. Read the full article → from Southborough Girl Scouts volunteer at Boston Marathon training run
Rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday
The Southborough Board of Health will host a rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday, April 2. Read the full article → from Rabies clinic for cats and dogs on Saturday
Boston Globe: Family imprisoned in a home of horrors
A reader pointed me to this story in today’s Boston Globe about Southborough residents Kathryn and Christian Culley who seven years ago bought a home on Lovers Lane, a home that is now crumbling around them. Read the full article → from Boston Globe: Family imprisoned in a home of horrors
Children’s music program at the Southborough Library on Saturday
Treat your toddler or preschooler to a special music program at the library on Saturday, April 2. Southborough resident Dave Garden from Music Together will offer songs and dance to engage the little ones. Read the full article → from Children’s music program at the Southborough Library on Saturday
UPDATED: Multiple power outages in Southborough this morning
National Grid reports more than 150 customers in Southborough are without power this morning — presumably due to the six inches of heavy, wet snow we received. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Multiple power outages in Southborough this morning
Photos: Mother Nature has a sense of humor
Happy April Fool’s Day, everyone. Mother Nature proved she’s not above a good laugh every now and again, as those of us in Southborough woke up to several inches of wet, heavy snow on the ground. Read the full article → from Photos: Mother Nature has a sense of humor
Reserve your spot at the Assabet Valley Easter Brunch
Assabet will once again offer Easter brunch at the Epicurean Room this year. Here are all the details. Read the full article → from Reserve your spot at the Assabet Valley Easter Brunch
Reminder: SEF Spelling Bee on Friday night
It will be teachers versus principals versus parents in a spelling showdown at Trottier on Friday night. Taking the stage at the Fourth Annual Southborough Education Foundation Spelling Bee will be the Spell-derella’s, Word Nerds, Word Wranglers, Fortune Spellers, and more. Read the full article → from Reminder: SEF Spelling Bee on Friday night
SOS hosts talk on pressured children on Monday
The Southborough Organization for Schools will host a presentation on Monday by noted psychologist and author Dr. Michael Thompson on pressured children. Read the full article → from SOS hosts talk on pressured children on Monday
Woodward students put their imagination to the test in state competition
My Southborough reader Michelle sent in this great report about a group of Woodward students using creativity and teamwork in challenging situations. Read the full article → from Woodward students put their imagination to the test in state competition
Should teachers and town employees get raises next year?
That’s been a hot topic on this blog and elsewhere recently as the town continues to look for ways to trim municipal and school budgets. Read the full article → from Should teachers and town employees get raises next year?