Parents are invited to attend a discussion on the dynamics of bullying and cyber-bullying tomorrow evening at the Trottier Middle School library Read the full article → from Reminder: Bullying workshop for parents on Thursday
Selectmen reverse decision, increase residential tax rate
From behemoth EMC to the tiny mom-and-pop shops in town, members of Southborough’s business community turned out in force last night to protest last month’s decision to tax commercial property at a higher rate than residential property. In the end, Selectmen voted 2-1 to reverse their decision and return to a single tax rate. Read the full article → from Selectmen reverse decision, increase residential tax rate
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 Rotary wine tasting event on Friday
Wondering what wine (or wines) to pop open on Thanksgiving? Let Southborough Rotary help you out. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary wine tasting event on Friday
UPDATED: Algonquin girls field hockey headed to the state championship
The Algonquin girls field hockey team won their Division 1 semi-final match tonight against South Hadley by a score of 2-1. That means they’ll be heading to the state finals at Worcester State on Saturday. Read the full article → from UPDATED: Algonquin girls field hockey headed to the state championship
Neighborhood crime watch meeting on Wednesday
A neighborhood crime watch meeting will be held on Wednesday at 3:00 pm at the Southborough Library. Read the full article → from Neighborhood crime watch meeting on Wednesday
Gulbankian’s after-hours shopping and tasting event on Thursday
Get some recipe ideas for Thanksgiving and a jump start on your holiday shopping at Gulbankian Florist’s after-hours shopping and tasting event on Thursday. Read the full article → from Gulbankian’s after-hours shopping and tasting event on Thursday
Which Southborough roads will be paved this year – here’s the list
You might have noticed the Southborough DPW crews out and about around town patching and paving before the (real) cold weather hits. In addition to patch jobs and other maintenance, the DPW has plans to repave a number of roads this year. Read the full article → from Which Southborough roads will be paved this year – here’s the list
Southborough Gardeners present a ‘traditional Christmas’
The Southborough Gardeners will present “A Traditional New England Christmas” with floral designer Mark Hagopian on Thursday morning. The event is open to all. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners present a ‘traditional Christmas’
Algonquin girls field hockey in state semi-finals tonight
After winning their first ever Division 1 Central championship last week, the Algonquin girls field hockey team now has their sights set on the state championship. They’ll play in the semi-finals tonight against Western Division champs South Hadley. Read the full article → from Algonquin girls field hockey in state semi-finals tonight
Southborough Library Genealogy Club to talk female ancestry on Thursday
The Southborough Public Library Genealogy Club will host Laura Prescott for a talk on Spinsters and Widows: Tracing the Female Lines in Your Ancestry, on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at the Southborough Public Library, 25 Main Street, Southborough, MA. Read the full article → from Southborough Library Genealogy Club to talk female ancestry on Thursday
Get your ice cream fix at Woodward on Friday
On Friday, November 19, Woodward SOS will hold its 7th annual Ice Cream Social and Basket Raffle. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for Woodward SOS, with all proceeds benefiting students and student programming. Read the full article → from Get your ice cream fix at Woodward on Friday
Updated: Scouts collect more than 10,000 pounds of food this weekend
Southborough residents showed their generosity on Saturday morning, donating more than 10,000 pounds of food as part of the Boy Scout’s annual Scouting For Food drive. All the food collected goes to support the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Updated: Scouts collect more than 10,000 pounds of food this weekend
Selectmen to talk taxes, town government
Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting has the potential to be a lively one. The board will revisit its decision to impose a split property tax rate after a “deluge of email” from Southborough business owners opposing the plan. Read the full article → from Selectmen to talk taxes, town government