Chestnut Hill Farm plays host to active farming operations. It also plays host to a range of wildlife. So it’s appropriate that Sudbury Valley Trustees chose the spot to present a discussion on balancing farming and wildlife habitat. Read the full article → from Presentation on managing agricultural lands for habitat at Chestnut Hill Farm on Saturday
In honor of the last day of school, here’s some school news you may have missed. Read the full article → from Gobron’s contract extended, Algonquin gets high marks, and other school news you may have missed
Most public school kids in Southborough are celebrating the last day of school today, but not all of them. Trottier students will have to hang on one more day before their summer vacation starts thanks to an extra day off this winter. Read the full article → from It’s the last day of school in Southborough … sort of
What the Southborough Fire Department has been up to. Read the full article → from Fire department logs for the week (6/14 – 6/20)
A voluntary odd/even water restriction will be in effect from June 21 to September 22. Under the ban, outside water use is restricted based on your house number, so odd-numbered houses use water on odd-numbered days, and even-numbered houses use water on even-numbered days. Read the full article → from Voluntary odd/even water ban starts today
The Southborough Genealogy Club is taking a field trip to tour the Local History section at the Worcester Public Library on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Southborough Genealogy Club to check out local history at Worcester Public Library on Wednesday
When Finn students step out in their new snowshoes next winter, and Neary percussionists practice African drumming, and Trottier students make movies using Green Screen technology as part of their science curriculum, they’ll have the Southborough Education Foundation to thank. Read the full article → from Southborough Education Foundation awards $36K to fund innovative programs
While praising his dedication and commitment, selectmen last night voted not to reappoint Chairman Sam Stivers to the Zoning Board of Appeals. It was a move they said was intended to introduce new blood and help correct perception problems that have plagued the board. Read the full article → from Selectmen decide not to reappoint zoning board chairman
The Southborough Fire Department responded to a home on John Street yesterday morning after the homeowner found what appeared to be an explosive device while digging in her garden. Read the full article → from Southborough Fire Department investigates potential explosive device
The Interboro Band led by Trottier Band Director Jamie Clark and featuring Southborough and other area musicians, will play an outdoor concert in Westborough on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Interboro Band to play outdoor concert on Wednesday
This week Southborough will take the next step down a path that could lead to a new form of town government. The newly-formed Drafting Committee for Town Manager Legislation will meet for the first time on Tuesday. Read the full article → from Town governance committee meets for the first time on Tuesday
A Framingham man struck a Southborough police officer with his car yesterday as he tried to make a getaway. Read the full article → from Updated: Framingham man strikes Southborough cop with his car
The Algonquin boys lacrosse team made a habit of dramatic victories in the run-up to the state finals on Friday night, but sadly there was no late-game magic in the championship match. Read the full article → from Postseason update: Algonquin lacrosse falls short in state finals
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government (6/20 – 6/24)