There has been much talk on the blog lately about the vocal contingent that showed up at Town Meeting last week to support the school budgets. One commenter likened the “in your face” attitude of some Town Meeting voters to bullying. Read the full article → from POLL: Would a secret ballot change the way you vote at Town Meeting?
This story got a bit of coverage in the local media, but in case you missed it, a group of St. Mark’s students say they earned themselves a world record by — of all things — folding more than two miles of toilet paper. Read the full article → from St. Mark’s: Toilet paper folding champs
Three Southborough scouts recently earned special recognition for their religious service. My Southborough reader Bob sent in this report. Read the full article → from Scouts earn religious medals for service to their Catholic, Jewish, and Islamic faiths
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from The week in sports (4/18 – 4/24)
A unit on our nation’s founding culminated in the annual Colonial Day celebration at Neary School on Friday. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Colonial Day at Neary
Looking for a way to get rid of all that stuff cluttering your closets or attic or garage? Northborough Recreation will host its second annual Community-wide Yard Sale on May 7, and Southborough families are invited to participate. Read the full article → from Booths available for Northborough community yard sale – May 7
Tomasso Trattoria (154 Turnpike Road) has a great track record of giving back to the Southborough community, and today they’re giving back by offering residents a great deal. Read the full article → from Southborough residents eat for half price at Tomasso today
A list of department and committee meetings for the week. Read the full article → from The week in government
My Southborough reader Wendy sent in this good question. Read the full article → from Good question: Where do you watch the marathon?
It’s a lovely day here in Southborough. The weekend isn’t looking as nice, so here’s hoping you get to enjoy it while it lasts. Read the full article → from PHOTOS: Spring is springing
A reader pointed out that with all the Town Meeting information flying fast and furious the past few weeks, some quieter stories on the blog have gotten lost in the mix. Read the full article → from Blog wrap-up: Some stories you may have missed
Still looking for something to engage your kids while they’re on vacation next week? Here are a couple of good local options. Read the full article → from Cooking and gardening camps offered over April vacation
The threat of an April snowstorm did not dampen any spirits at the Fourth Annual Town Spelling Bee and Raffle held earlier this month at Trottier. Read the full article → from Spellchekers prevail against tough competition in annual spelling bee
Many of us spent the last two nights making decisions that will impact residents of this town for the year to come and beyond. While Town Meeting turnout appeared to be on the high side relatively speaking, it remains the case that the few are making decisions for the many. Read the full article → from Good question: Is what’s good for you good for all?