Superintendent of Schools Charles Gobron said tonight he expects Southborough schools will start on time Thursday morning despite Wednesday’s heavy snow. Read the full article → from No cancellation or delay expected for Southborough schools on Thursday
Photos: Boy Scouts collect more than 150 Christmas trees
As part of their annual fundraiser, Southborough Boy Scout Troop 1 gathered up and disposed of more than 150 Christmas trees last weekend. Read the full article → from Photos: Boy Scouts collect more than 150 Christmas trees
Tours of Assabet offered to Southborough 8th graders
If your child is interested in attending Assabet next year, there are two upcoming opportunities to get a tour of the school. Read the full article → from Tours of Assabet offered to Southborough 8th graders
Storm update: Lots of snow, but no major problems
Flakes are still coming down in Southborough. As of about an hour ago, Fire Chief John Mauro Jr. said an estimated 10-12 inches was on the ground, thanks in large part to a burst of heavy snowfall just before dawn. Read the full article → from Storm update: Lots of snow, but no major problems
What the fire department has been up to (1/4 – 1/10)
Fire department logs for the week. Read the full article → from What the fire department has been up to (1/4 – 1/10)
UPDATED: Storm closures and cancellations for Wednesday
Here’s a list of what’s open and what’s not today. I’ll update throughout the day if/when information changes. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Storm closures and cancellations for Wednesday
Southborough schools closed tomorrow
This just in, Southborough schools will be closed tomorrow due to the storm. Read the full article → from Southborough schools closed tomorrow
A changing habitat at the Beals Preserve (with photos)
Some call it The Brontasaurus. And with good reason. The machine helping to clear woodlands at the Beals Preserve can chew a tree down to the ground in a matter of about 60 seconds, leaving only a pile of woodchips. Read the full article → from A changing habitat at the Beals Preserve (with photos)
‘Classic nor’easter’ to hit Southborough on Wednesday
By now you’ve no doubt heard the forecasts, and from all accounts were in for a good bit of snow tomorrow. Southborough Emergency Management Director Neil Aspesi said a “classic nor’easter” could dump 12 to 16 inches of snow across the area. Read the full article → from ‘Classic nor’easter’ to hit Southborough on Wednesday
Community skating rink schedule
Some of you asked recently whether you’re allowed to use the community skating rink at Woodward during school hours. I checked with Recreation Director Doreen Ferguson, and the answer is you can. Read the full article → from Community skating rink schedule
And so the budget season begins …
With our annual town meeting a mere three months away, now is the time when town budgets take center stage. The K-8 School Committee is expected to get its first look at the school budget for fiscal year 2012 on Wednesday night (assuming their meeting isn’t delayed by snow), and tonight the Board of Selectmen will review its first set of budgets. Read the full article → from And so the budget season begins …
Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
The open discussion thread is your place to ask questions, sound off on town issues, or share information with other readers. Read the full article → from Open discussion thread: Ask questions, share opinions
Boy Scouts help build creche at St. Anne’s
If you’ve driven by St. Anne Church any time in the past few weeks, you’ve no doubt noticed the nativity scene out front. The platform on which it sits was constructed by members of Southborough Boy Scout Troop 92 as part of a service project. Read the full article → from Boy Scouts help build creche at St. Anne’s
High school sports this week (1/10 – 1/16)
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from High school sports this week (1/10 – 1/16)