From the sounds of it, there were some fireworks at last night’s Advisory Committee meeting over the issue of whether to reimburse legal fees for town employees involved in the so-called Southborough Eight investigation last year. Read the full article → from MWDN: Board backs reimbursing acquitted Southborough employees’ legal fees
Superintendent touts history of belt-tightening at budget forums
“We haven’t done a very good job of publicizing all we’ve done to save money,” Superintendent Charles Gobron told a group of about 20 at the Senior Center yesterday over a lunch of pasta and salad. Read the full article → from Superintendent touts history of belt-tightening at budget forums
Save the date: Fourth Annual SEF Spelling Bee – 4/1
It’s an evening of spelling and costumes and much laughter, and last year it raised more than $13K for the Southborough Education Foundation. Here are details on this year’s spelling bee. Read the full article → from Save the date: Fourth Annual SEF Spelling Bee – 4/1
On the market this week
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week
Save the date: Annual Kindergroup Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Kindergroup Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 9 at 10:00 am at the Community House. Kids will have a chance to meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs on the Community House lawn, and do an Easter craft. Read the full article → from Save the date: Annual Kindergroup Easter Egg Hunt
Genealogy club to delve into DNA research on Thursday
The Genealogy Club meets on Thursday at 6:30 pm. Member Mike Maglio will talk about DNA reserach and how it can help you find your roots. Read the full article → from Genealogy club to delve into DNA research on Thursday
Trottier student brought a knife to school yesterday
A Trottier eight-grader brought a knife to school yesterday, but Trottier Principal Keith Lavoie said in a message to parents that not students were ever in danger. Read the full article → from Trottier student brought a knife to school yesterday
Senior tax work-off applications now available
Applications for the senior tax work-off program are now available and can be picked up at the Senior Center or the Assessor’s Office in the Town House. Read the full article → from Senior tax work-off applications now available
More spring snow on the way
Hope you haven’t put away your snow shovels yet. Turns out you might still need them. Read the full article → from More spring snow on the way
What the fire department has been up to
Fire department logs for the week Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to
Southborough Eagle Scout candidate organizes food and letter drive for the troops
Read on to find out what one local scout is doing to raise the morale of troops stationed oversees, and how you can help. Read the full article → from Southborough Eagle Scout candidate organizes food and letter drive for the troops
Volunteers needed for Southborough Summer Nights
The seventh annual Southborough Summer Nights may not take place until August, but organizers have already started putting the event together. Read the full article → from Volunteers needed for Southborough Summer Nights
Reminder: Jazz Night at Algonquin on Wednesday
I’ve heard lots of people buzzing about Jazz Night at Algonquin tomorrow. The concert will feature jazz ensembles from Algonquin, Trottier, and Melican Middle School performing with special guest artist Jeff Coffin. Read the full article → from Reminder: Jazz Night at Algonquin on Wednesday
School budget forums to be held this week
In this tough budget year, much of the town’s fiscal attention has turned toward the schools. With somewhere in the neighborhood of 67% of taxpayer dollars going to fund the K-8, Algonquin, and Assabet budgets, town officials have said it will be up to the schools to keep the tax burden low this year. Read the full article → from School budget forums to be held this week