Most of you probably know that the schools take up a good chunk of the town budget. But what about other services like public safety or public works or human services? Town Finance Director Brian Ballantine put together a handy chart to help Selectmen — and taxpayers — understand where the money goes. Read the full article → from Visualizing where your tax dollars go
Southborough will have two youth football leagues next season
When the Northboro-Southborough T-Hawks made the decision to split from Pop Warner last month, things got a bit ugly. The two organizations reached a settlement late last week on how to split $90K in assets and $30K in equipment, with both saying they’ll run football and cheer leagues in Northborough and Southborough next year. Read the full article → from Southborough will have two youth football leagues next season
Two things that could impact Southborough’s budget (and not for the better)
I was out of town last week, so I didn’t attend the Board of Selectmen meeting, but the Metrowest Daily News reports selectmen discussed two items that could have a big impact on the town’s budget. Here’s a recap in case you missed the stories in the MWDN. Read the full article → from Two things that could impact Southborough’s budget (and not for the better)
Learn about SEDP’s Summer Fun Camp at an open house on Wednesday
We may be mired in winter, but the folks at Southborough Extended Day know it’s never too early to start thinking about summer camp. On Wednesday they’ll hold an open house to help families learn more about the Southborough Extended Day Summer Fun Camp. Read the full article → from Learn about SEDP’s Summer Fun Camp at an open house on Wednesday
Southborough Montessori school to hold open house
If you’re the parent of a little one and you’re interested in learning what Montessori is all about, consider attending one of two upcoming open houses at Southborough’s Montessori Children’s House. Read the full article → from Southborough Montessori school to hold open house
Algonquin and Assabet girls basketball play postseason games this week
Both the Algonquin and Assabet girls basketball teams have had successful seasons this year, and both will kick off their playoff runs this week. Read the full article → from Algonquin and Assabet girls basketball play postseason games this week
Reminder: Rachel’s Challenge at Trottier on Tuesday
Southborough residents are invited to join Trottier students and faculty for a special presentation at the school tomorrow evening. It’s part of Rachel’s Challenge, a program that aims to “illustrate the need for a kinder, more compassionate nation” in the wake of the Columbine High School shootings in 1999. Read the full article → from Reminder: Rachel’s Challenge at Trottier on Tuesday
Algonquin gymnastics team takes the state championship!
Big congratulations go out to the Algonquin girls gymnastics team on taking home the state championship title this weekend. The girls capped off an undefeated season by handily beating Wellesley and top-seeded Acton-Boxborough for the win. Read the full article → from Algonquin gymnastics team takes the state championship!
Serious car accident on Boston Road this weekend
A serious car accident on Boston Road sent two men to the hospital, one with what Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. described as life-threatening injuries. Read the full article → from Serious car accident on Boston Road this weekend
The week in government
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
Back on Monday
For various reasons, technical and otherwise, I won’t be posting today. Rest assured I’ll be back to my normal posting schedule on Monday. I’ll still be moderating comments, so feel free to jump in on the many discussions happening on the blog. If you’ve missed some of the recent comments – and there have been Read the full article → from Back on Monday
Spring/summer recreation schedule now available
Above: Learn tennis and more through town recreation programs (contributed photo) Check out the programming offered by the Recreation Department in their spring/summer 2011 brochure. There are classes for kids pre-K through the teen years, as well as for adults. The brochure also has details on special events like the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Read the full article → from Spring/summer recreation schedule now available
What the fire department has been up to
Tuesday 2/15/11 11:40 Assist invalid, Woodland Road 12:51 Vehicle accident with injuries, Turnpike Road and Crystal Pond Road 13:55 Gas leak, Turnpike Road 18:49 Gas leak, Middle Road Wednesday 2/16/11 01:51 Vehicle accident with injuries, Sears Road and Main Street 10:54 Bomb scare, no bomb – Turnpike Road (more) Thursday 2/17/11 12:08 Unintentional alarm system Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Mark your calendar: Annual Town Meeting starts April 11
This is your official reminder to mark your calendar and get your babysitters lined up for Southborough’s annual town meeting. It will start on Monday, April 11 at 7:00 pm at the Trottier Auditorium. Read the full article → from Mark your calendar: Annual Town Meeting starts April 11